An Ocean Apart
1988•1 Seasons•7 Episodes•6.7•Ended
Documentary
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.
Creator
Adam Curtis, David Dimbleby
Network
BBC One
Origin
GB
Cast
David Dimbleby
Episodes
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The World Wars
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The War
2007
8
World War II: From the Frontlines
2023
6.5
American Experience
1988
8.2
World War II with Tom Hanks
2026
7.7
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
2012
7.7
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers
2025
6.7
Biography
1987
8
Top Gear
1978
7.3
The First World War
2003
6.8
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014
8
The Men Who Built America
2012
7.4
Natural World
1983
8
The Civil War
1990
8
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
2024
7.6
Churchill at War
2024
7.7
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
2025
8
Doctor Who Confidential
2005
7.5
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
2023
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