About this season
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.
Episodes (32)
1. The Selection Process - Part 1
Aired 18 January 2000 • 60 min
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.
2. The Selection Process - Part 2
Aired 19 January 2000 • 60 min
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.
3. The Selection Process - Part 3
Aired 25 January 2000 • 60 min
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.
4. The Selection Process - Part 4
Aired 26 January 2000 • 60 min
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.
5. Spring Update - Part 1
Aired 23 April 2000 • 60 min
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.
6. Spring Update - Part 2
Aired 25 April 2000 • 60 min
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.
7. Spring Update - Part 3
Aired 26 April 2000 • 60 min
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.
8. Spring Update - Part 4
Aired 27 April 2000 • 60 min
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.
9. Summer Update - Part 1
Aired 12 September 2000 • 60 min
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.
10. Summer Update - Part 2
Aired 17 September 2000 • 60 min
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.
11. Summer Update - Part 3
Aired 18 September 2000 • 60 min
Part 3 of 5.
12. Summer Update - Part 4
Aired 19 September 2000 • 60 min
Part 4 of 5.
13. Summer Update - Part 5
Aired 21 September 2000 • 60 min
Part 5 of 5.
14. Castaway Diaries - Part 1
Aired 24 November 2000 • 60 min
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.
15. Castaway Diaries - Part 2
Aired 1 December 2000 • 60 min
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.
16. Castaway Diaries - Part 3
Aired 8 December 2000 • 60 min
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.
17. Castaway Diaries - Part 4
Aired 15 December 2000 • 60 min
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.
18. Heaven and Hell
Aired 18 December 2000 • 60 min
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.
19. Changed Lives
Aired 19 December 2000 • 60 min
Three programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.
20. Christmas Diary
Aired 24 December 2000 • 60 min
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.
21. Winter Update - Part 1
Aired 27 December 2000 • 60 min
An update on the Christmas celebrations.
22. Winter Update - Part 2
Aired 28 December 2000 • 60 min
As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
23. Winter Update - Part 3
Aired 29 December 2000 • 60 min
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?
24. Winter Update - Part 4
Aired 30 December 2000 • 60 min
25. Winter Update - Part 5
Aired 31 December 2000 • 60 min
26. Winter Update - Part 6
Aired 31 December 2000 • 60 min
27. Winter Update - Part 7
Aired 31 December 2000 • 60 min
28. Winter Update - Part 8
Aired 31 December 2000 • 60 min
29. Winter Update - Part 9
Aired 1 January 2001 • 60 min
The castaways leave the island.
30. Castaways Return - Part 1
Aired 7 January 2001 • 60 min
Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
31. Castaways Return - Part 2
Aired 14 January 2001 • 60 min
The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
32. Castaways in Hollywood
Aired 21 January 2001 • 60 min
The Taransay castaways travel to LA.