Adam Curtis
Director
An Ocean Apart (1988)
Miniseries
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.
Released April 20, 1988
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.miniseries, tmdb.united-kingdom, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.world-war-one, imdb.united-states-of-america, imdb.great-britain + 4 more, tmdb.world-war-i, tmdb.geopolitics, tmdb.great-war, tmdb.united-states-of-america-usa
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
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.
April 20, 1988, midnight
S1E2 - Home in Pasadena
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.
April 27, 1988, midnight
S1E3 - Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
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.
May 4, 1988, midnight
S1E4 - Trust Me to the Bitter End
America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
May 11, 1988, midnight
S1E5 - If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
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.
May 18, 1988, midnight
S1E6 - Under the Eagle's Wing
Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
May 25, 1988, midnight
S1E7 - Turning Up the Volume
During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.
June 1, 1988, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 420 min.
Released: April 20, 1988
Last Air Date: June 1, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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