Atlantic Crossing

A friendship forged in war is beautifully portrayed by Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks) as U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and Swedish star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) as Norwegian Crown Princess Martha in Atlantic Crossing, based on a true story of passion and politics, premiering on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Sunday April 4 at 9/8c.

A princess steals the heart of the president in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of FDR and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha.

"He had a tremendous compassion and understanding... The understanding of what it's like to be the underdog." Kyle MacLachlan and others reflect on what it was like to have the actor play such an iconic role in Atlantic Crossing.

Olav and the king plan their escape. Meanwhile, Martha and the children take refuge with her Swedish royal relatives. But the Nazis threaten the king if he harbors the crown princess.

Creator, writer, director Alexander Eik and stars Kyle MacLachlan and Sofia Helin on the incredible journey of bringing this little-known history to the screen in Atlantic Crossing.

Sofia Helin and more discuss bringing Princess Martha's little known and fascinating story of bravery to light.

While bombs fall on Olav and the king in London, Martha and the children are in the U.S., where President Roosevelt extends a special invitation.

Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship with the president, who defies isolationists to push the Lend-Lease act. Martha and the children get a surprise Christmas present.

Kyle MacLachlan explains the complex and extraordinary relationship between the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The first lady gives Martha unusual lessons in public speaking. The president gets on dangerous ground with Martha.

Sofia Helin, Kyle MacLachlan, and creator Alexander Eik describe the complex and capable Crown Princess Martha, and why her story was an important one to tell.

America enters the war, and Olav arrives from England. Missy grows suspicious of ties between Roosevelt and Martha, as does Olav. Meanwhile, a dastardly Nazi plot unfolds.