An Ocean Apart

S01E01 Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

April 20, 1988 60 min

This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the Atlantic, their welcome in Liverpool, and their disillusion when the war was over. For President Woodrow...

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S01E02 Home in Pasadena

April 27, 1988 60 min

This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how free trade and mass production techniques after World War I changed British and U.S. manufacturing and created...

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S01E03 Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

May 4, 1988 60 min

This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lindbergh encourages U.S. neutrality in the war but Roosevelt decides to aid Britain.

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S01E04 Trust Me to the Bitter End

May 11, 1988 60 min

America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.

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S01E05 If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

May 18, 1988 60 min

In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the US becomes clear after the Suez crisis.

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S01E06 Under the Eagle's Wing

May 25, 1988 60 min

Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.

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S01E07 Turning Up the Volume

June 1, 1988 60 min

During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

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