S1988 E1 • An Ocean Apart: Part 1. '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.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988

S1988 E2 • An Ocean Apart: Part 2. '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.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988

S1988 E3 • An Ocean Apart: Part 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.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988

S1988 E4 • An Ocean Apart: Part 4. '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.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988

S1988 E5 • An Ocean Apart: Part 5. '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.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988

S1988 E6 • An Ocean Apart: Part 6. 'Under The Eagle's Wing'

Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988

S1988 E7 • An Ocean Apart: Part 7. 'Turning Up The Volume

During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 1988