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All Episodes of An Ocean Apart

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...
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Season 1

  • Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
    6.4/105 votes

    Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/1988

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Home in Pasadena
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    Home in Pasadena

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/1988

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
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    Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/1988

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Trust Me to the Bitter End
    6.8/105 votes

    Trust Me to the Bitter End

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/1988

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
    6.6/105 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/18/1988

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Under the Eagle's Wing
    6.8/105 votes

    Under the Eagle's Wing

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/1988

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Turning Up the Volume
    6.6/105 votes

    Turning Up the Volume

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/1/1988

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown