An Ocean Apart
1988 · 1 season · 7 episodes · Ended · BBC One
Documentary
TMDB 6.7 · 3 votes
When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.
Episodes
- S01E01Hats Off to Mr. Wilson1988-04-2060m
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 Wilson, victory had turned sour, but America had started its journey towards world leadership.
- S01E02Home in Pasadena1988-04-2760m
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 economic rivalry between the two countries.
- S01E03Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!1988-05-0460m
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.
- S01E04Trust Me to the Bitter End1988-05-1160m
America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
- S01E05If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree1988-05-1860m
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.
- S01E06Under the Eagle's Wing1988-05-2560m
Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
- S01E07Turning Up the Volume1988-06-0160m
During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.
