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April 27, 1988

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An Ocean Apart - S1 - E2

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.

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An Ocean Apart: Season 1 - 7 Episode s

1x1 - Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
April 20, 1988
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.
1x2 - Home in Pasadena
April 27, 1988
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.
1x3 - Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
May 4, 1988
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.
1x4 - Trust Me to the Bitter End
May 11, 1988
America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
1x5 - If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
May 18, 1988
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.
1x6 - Under the Eagle's Wing
May 25, 1988
Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
1x7 - Turning Up the Volume
June 1, 1988
During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

An Ocean Apart: All seasons

S1: Miniseries
7 Episode s

1x1 - Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

1x2 - Home in Pasadena

1x3 - Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

1x4 - Trust Me to the Bitter End

1x5 - If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

1x6 - Under the Eagle's Wing

1x7 - Turning Up the Volume

S1: Miniseries