An Ocean Apart
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Play S1 E1When 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.
Cast: David Dimbleby
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Miniseries
7 episodes
- 1. Hats Off to Mr. WilsonThis 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.CC1 h 0 minApr 20, 1988
- 2. Home in PasadenaThis 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.CC1 h 0 minApr 27, 1988
- 3. 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.CC1 h 0 minMay 4, 1988
- 4. Trust Me to the Bitter EndAmerica and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.CC1 h 0 minMay 11, 1988
- 5. If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our TreeIn 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.CC1 h 0 minMay 18, 1988
- 6. Under the Eagle's WingBritain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.CC1 h 0 minMay 25, 1988
- 7. Turning Up the VolumeDuring the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.CC1 h 0 minJun 1, 1988
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An Ocean Apart
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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 how it happened.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Adam Curtis
- Created by
- Adam Curtis, David Dimbleby
- Cast
- David Dimbleby
- Studio
- BBC
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Audio languages
English
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