Castaway 2000

Season 22000

36 volunteers spend the year 2000 on the island of Taransay finding out what happens when a cross-section of British people try to create a new society.

32 Episodes

    E01 The Selection Process - Part 1

    On 1 January, 28 adults and 8 children were cast adrift on the Scottish island of Taransay. This episode follows the process which the 36 castaways were selected from 4,000 initial applicants. Part 1 of 4.

    January 18, 2000

    E02 The Selection Process - Part 2

    On 1 January, 28 adults and 8 children were cast adrift on the Scottish island of Taransay. This episode follows the process which the 36 castaways were selected from 4,000 initial applicants. Part 2 of 4.

    January 19, 2000

    E03 The Selection Process - Part 3

    On 1 January, 28 adults and 8 children were cast adrift on the Scottish island of Taransay. This episode follows the process which the 36 castaways were selected from 4,000 initial applicants. Part 3 of 4.

    January 25, 2000

    E04 The Selection Process - Part 4

    On 1 January, 28 adults and 8 children were cast adrift on the Scottish island of Taransay. This episode follows the process which the 36 castaways were selected from 4,000 initial applicants. Part 4 of 4.

    January 26, 2000

    E05 Spring Update - Part 1

    The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 1 of 4.

    April 23, 2000

    E06 Spring Update - Part 2

    The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 2 of 4.

    April 25, 2000

    E07 Spring Update - Part 3

    The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 3 of 4.

    April 26, 2000

    E08 Spring Update - Part 4

    The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 4 of 4.

    April 27, 2000

    E09 Summer Update - Part 1

    The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a five part update on the castaways' progress since the exit of Ray Bowyer in March. It opens with the May Day celebrations and the ceremonial burning of a "wicker man". All the fun and games turn to mistrust, however, when Ben Fogle claims his position is being undermined. Part 1 of 5.

    September 12, 2000

    E10 Summer Update - Part 2

    Second episode in a five-part series update. The community is divided between 'workers' and 'shirkers' and a row over rules restricting parcels and visitors erupts when a crate of whiskey is washed up shore. Part 2 of 5.

    September 17, 2000

    E11 Summer Update - Part 3

    Part 3 of 5.

    September 18, 2000

    E12 Summer Update - Part 4

    Part 4 of 5.

    September 19, 2000

    E13 Summer Update - Part 5

    Part 5 of 5.

    September 21, 2000

    E14 Castaway Diaries - Part 1

    Series of updates on the progress of the Castaway 2000 crew. Part 1 of 4: Looks inside the 'pods' at interior decoration, recipes and home brewing.

    November 24, 2000

    E15 Castaway Diaries - Part 2

    Series of updates on the progress of the Castaway 2000 crew. Part 2 of 4: How do the castaways keep warm and clean? And what is a typical day? Postman Pat Murphy and his wife Gwyneth learn what possessions they really value. Colin and Julia have a wedding anniversary.

    December 1, 2000

    E16 Castaway Diaries - Part 3

    Series of updates on the progress of the Castaway 2000 crew. Part 3 of 4: Focuses on the Taransay livestock and slaughter teams, and reports on how the castaways have adjusted to killing thei own animals.

    December 8, 2000

    E17 Castaway Diaries - Part 4

    Series of updates on the progress of the Castaway 2000 crew. Part 4 of 4: Preparations are underway to leave the island, revealing the castaways' thoughts about their year together in isolation, which includes their personal guide to the attractions of Taransay.

    December 15, 2000

    E18 Heaven and Hell

    First of three programmes looking back on the year. Part 1 of 3: A look back over the year spent on the island of Taransay, focusing on new found love, conflicting attitudes in the community, and feelings about the end of the year.

    December 18, 2000

    E19 Changed Lives

    Three programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.

    December 19, 2000

    E20 Christmas Diary

    Three programmes looking back on the year. Part 3 of 3: With only a week to go in their year as castaways, Christmas preparations are in full swing on Taransay.

    December 24, 2000

    E21 Winter Update - Part 1

    An update on the Christmas celebrations.

    December 27, 2000

    E22 Winter Update - Part 2

    As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.

    December 28, 2000

    E23 Winter Update - Part 3

    With just two days to go the castaways are packing up and preparing to leave Taransay. What have they learned about about the value and necessity of personal possessions?

    December 29, 2000

    E24 Winter Update - Part 4

    December 30, 2000

    E25 Winter Update - Part 5

    December 31, 2000

    E26 Winter Update - Part 6

    December 31, 2000

    E27 Winter Update - Part 7

    December 31, 2000

    E28 Winter Update - Part 8

    December 31, 2000

    E29 Winter Update - Part 9

    The castaways leave the island.

    January 1, 2001

    E30 Castaways Return - Part 1

    Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.

    January 7, 2001

    E31 Castaways Return - Part 2

    The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.

    January 14, 2001

    E32 Castaways in Hollywood

    The Taransay castaways travel to LA.

    January 21, 2001