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 how it happened.
- Created By
Adam CurtisDavid Dimbleby
- First Aired on
Apr 20, 1988
- Popularity: 4.84
- 2 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Production
BBC (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Jun 01, 1988
Last episode: Turning Up the Volume
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 7 episodes
Miniseries
Aired
Episode 1Hats Off to Mr. Wilson60 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 Wilson, victory had turned sour, but America had started its journey towards world leadership.
Episode 2Home in Pasadena60 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 economic rivalry between the two countries.
Episode 3Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!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.
Episode 4Trust Me to the Bitter End60 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.
Episode 5If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree60 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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