An Ocean Apart
TV ShowSeasons count | 1 |
Episodes count | 7 |
Total viewing time | 7 h. |
List of episodes of the series ‘An Ocean Apart’
Episodes count: 7
S1.E1 ∙ Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
Apr 20, 1988
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1 h.
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.
S1.E2 ∙ Home in Pasadena
Apr 27, 1988
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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.
S1.E3 ∙ Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
May 4, 1988
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1 h.
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.
S1.E4 ∙ Trust Me to the Bitter End
May 11, 1988
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America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
S1.E5 ∙ If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
May 18, 1988
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1 h.
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.
S1.E6 ∙ Under the Eagle's Wing
May 25, 1988
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1 h.
Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
S1.E7 ∙ Turning Up the Volume
Jun 1, 1988
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1 h.
During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.