Series
Castaway 2000
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Selection Process - Part 118 Jan 2000 · 60mOn 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.
- 2The Selection Process - Part 219 Jan 2000 · 60mOn 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.
- 3The Selection Process - Part 325 Jan 2000 · 60mOn 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.
- 4The Selection Process - Part 426 Jan 2000 · 60mOn 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.
- 5Spring Update - Part 123 Apr 2000 · 60mThe 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.
- 6Spring Update - Part 225 Apr 2000 · 60mThe 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.
- 7Spring Update - Part 326 Apr 2000 · 60mThe 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.
- 8Spring Update - Part 427 Apr 2000 · 60mThe 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.
- 9Summer Update - Part 112 Sept 2000 · 60mThe 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.
- 10Summer Update - Part 217 Sept 2000 · 60mSecond 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.
- 11Summer Update - Part 318 Sept 2000 · 60mPart 3 of 5.
- 12Summer Update - Part 419 Sept 2000 · 60mPart 4 of 5.
- 13Summer Update - Part 521 Sept 2000 · 60mPart 5 of 5.
- 14Castaway Diaries - Part 124 Nov 2000 · 60mSeries 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.
- 15Castaway Diaries - Part 21 Dec 2000 · 60mSeries 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.
- 16Castaway Diaries - Part 38 Dec 2000 · 60mSeries 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.
- 17Castaway Diaries - Part 415 Dec 2000 · 60mSeries 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.
- 18Heaven and Hell18 Dec 2000 · 60mFirst 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.
- 19Changed Lives19 Dec 2000 · 60mThree programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.
- 20Christmas Diary24 Dec 2000 · 60mThree 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.
- 21Winter Update - Part 127 Dec 2000 · 60mAn update on the Christmas celebrations.
- 22Winter Update - Part 228 Dec 2000 · 60mAs the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
- 23Winter Update - Part 329 Dec 2000 · 60mWith 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?
- 24Winter Update - Part 430 Dec 2000 · 60m
- 25Winter Update - Part 531 Dec 2000 · 60m
- 26Winter Update - Part 631 Dec 2000 · 60m
- 27Winter Update - Part 731 Dec 2000 · 60m
- 28Winter Update - Part 831 Dec 2000 · 60m
- 29Winter Update - Part 91 Jan 2001 · 60mThe castaways leave the island.
- 30Castaways Return - Part 17 Jan 2001 · 60mFollows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
- 31Castaways Return - Part 214 Jan 2001 · 60mThe programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
- 32Castaways in Hollywood21 Jan 2001 · 60mThe Taransay castaways travel to LA.
Details
- First aired
- 18 Jan 2000
- Last aired
- 27 May 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 59
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Cast
Danny WallaceSelf - Host
Robert LindsayNarrator (voice)
