6.4/105 votes#1 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/105 votes
#2 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/105 votes
#3 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/105 votes
#4 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/105 votes
#5 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/105 votes
#6 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/105 votes
#7 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Hats Off to Mr. Wilson" is the best rated episode of "An Ocean Apart" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/20/1988. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Home in Pasadena".