Castaway 2000 (2000)
Synopsis
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.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Update - Part 3
Part 3 of 5.
Summer Update - Part 4
Part 4 of 5.
Summer Update - Part 5
Part 5 of 5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Update - Part 1
An update on the Christmas celebrations.
Winter Update - Part 2
As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
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?
Winter Update - Part 4
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Winter Update - Part 5
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Winter Update - Part 6
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Winter Update - Part 7
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Winter Update - Part 8
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Winter Update - Part 9
The castaways leave the island.
Castaways Return - Part 1
Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
Castaways Return - Part 2
The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
Castaways in Hollywood
The Taransay castaways travel to LA.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Castaway 2000
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
59
