
Castaway 2000
2000•1h 0m•4.5/10
Documentary
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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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 18, 2000
Last Aired
May 27, 2007
Networks
BBC One
Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Selection Process - Part 1
Air date: 2000-01-18
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.
E2
The Selection Process - Part 2
Air date: 2000-01-19
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.
E3
The Selection Process - Part 3
Air date: 2000-01-25
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.
E4
The Selection Process - Part 4
Air date: 2000-01-26
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.
E5
Spring Update - Part 1
Air date: 2000-04-23
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.
E6
Spring Update - Part 2
Air date: 2000-04-25
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.
E7
Spring Update - Part 3
Air date: 2000-04-26
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.
E8
Spring Update - Part 4
Air date: 2000-04-27
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.
E9
Summer Update - Part 1
Air date: 2000-09-12
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.
E10
Summer Update - Part 2
Air date: 2000-09-17
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.
E11
Summer Update - Part 3
Air date: 2000-09-18
Part 3 of 5.
E12
Summer Update - Part 4
Air date: 2000-09-19
Part 4 of 5.
E13
Summer Update - Part 5
Air date: 2000-09-21
Part 5 of 5.
E14
Castaway Diaries - Part 1
Air date: 2000-11-24
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.
E15
Castaway Diaries - Part 2
Air date: 2000-12-01
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.
E16
Castaway Diaries - Part 3
Air date: 2000-12-08
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.
E17
Castaway Diaries - Part 4
Air date: 2000-12-15
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.
E18
Heaven and Hell
Air date: 2000-12-18
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.
E19
Changed Lives
Air date: 2000-12-19
Three programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.
E20
Christmas Diary
Air date: 2000-12-24
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.
E21
Winter Update - Part 1
Air date: 2000-12-27
An update on the Christmas celebrations.
E22
Winter Update - Part 2
Air date: 2000-12-28
As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
E23
Winter Update - Part 3
Air date: 2000-12-29
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?
E24
Winter Update - Part 4
Air date: 2000-12-30
E25
Winter Update - Part 5
Air date: 2000-12-31
E26
Winter Update - Part 6
Air date: 2000-12-31
E27
Winter Update - Part 7
Air date: 2000-12-31
E28
Winter Update - Part 8
Air date: 2000-12-31
E29
Winter Update - Part 9
Air date: 2001-01-01
The castaways leave the island.
E30
Castaways Return - Part 1
Air date: 2001-01-07
Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
E31
Castaways Return - Part 2
Air date: 2001-01-14
The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
E32
Castaways in Hollywood
Air date: 2001-01-21
The Taransay castaways travel to LA.























