Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

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1h
Apr 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.

Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

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Apr 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.

Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

1h
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.

Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

1h
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.

Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

1h
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.

Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

1h
May 25, 1988

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

Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume

1h
Jun 1, 1988

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

Episodes

Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume

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Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume

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E1 Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

E2 Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

E3 Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

E4 Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

E5 Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

E6 Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

E7 Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

E2 Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

E3 Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

E4 Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

E5 Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

E6 Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

E7 Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume

Fun facts

Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume

Episode 1: Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

Episode 2: Home in Pasadena

Episode 3: Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

Episode 4: Trust Me to the Bitter End

Episode 5: If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

Episode 6: Under the Eagle's Wing

Episode 7: Turning Up the Volume