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Synopsis

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.

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1. Hats Off to Mr. WilsonNow viewing1988-04-201hThis 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.
2. Home in Pasadena1988-04-271hThis 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.
3. Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!1988-05-041hThis 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.
4. Trust Me to the Bitter End1988-05-111hAmerica and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
5. If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree1988-05-181hIn 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.
6. Under the Eagle's Wing1988-05-251hBritain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
7. Turning Up the Volume1988-06-011hDuring the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

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David Dimbleby

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An Ocean Apart has 1 season and 7 episodes.

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An Ocean Apart first aired in 1988.

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