

Castaway 2000
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.
Cast

Danny Wallace
Self - Host

Robert Lindsay
Narrator (voice)
Seasons
E1The Selection Process - Part 1
Jan 18, 2000
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.
E2The Selection Process - Part 2
Jan 19, 2000
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.
E3The Selection Process - Part 3
Jan 25, 2000
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.
E4The Selection Process - Part 4
Jan 26, 2000
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.
E5Spring Update - Part 1
Apr 23, 2000
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.
E6Spring Update - Part 2
Apr 25, 2000
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.
E7Spring Update - Part 3
Apr 26, 2000
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.
E8Spring Update - Part 4
Apr 27, 2000
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.
E9Summer Update - Part 1
Sep 12, 2000
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.
E10Summer Update - Part 2
Sep 17, 2000
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.
E11Summer Update - Part 3
Sep 18, 2000
Part 3 of 5.
E12Summer Update - Part 4
Sep 19, 2000
Part 4 of 5.
E13Summer Update - Part 5
Sep 21, 2000
Part 5 of 5.
E14Castaway Diaries - Part 1
Nov 24, 2000
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.
E15Castaway Diaries - Part 2
Dec 1, 2000
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.
E16Castaway Diaries - Part 3
Dec 8, 2000
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.
E17Castaway Diaries - Part 4
Dec 15, 2000
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.
E18Heaven and Hell
Dec 18, 2000
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.
E19Changed Lives
Dec 19, 2000
Three programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.
E20Christmas Diary
Dec 24, 2000
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.
E21Winter Update - Part 1
Dec 27, 2000
An update on the Christmas celebrations.
E22Winter Update - Part 2
Dec 28, 2000
As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
E23Winter Update - Part 3
Dec 29, 2000
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?
E24Winter Update - Part 4
Dec 30, 2000
E25Winter Update - Part 5
Dec 31, 2000
E26Winter Update - Part 6
Dec 31, 2000
E27Winter Update - Part 7
Dec 31, 2000
E28Winter Update - Part 8
Dec 31, 2000
E29Winter Update - Part 9
Jan 1, 2001
The castaways leave the island.
E30Castaways Return - Part 1
Jan 7, 2001
Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
E31Castaways Return - Part 2
Jan 14, 2001
The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
E32Castaways in Hollywood
Jan 21, 2001
The Taransay castaways travel to LA.
E1Episode 1
Mar 9, 2007
E2Episode 2
Mar 11, 2007
E3Episode 3
Mar 18, 2007
E4Episode 4
Mar 25, 2007
E5Episode 5
Apr 1, 2007
E6Episode 6
Apr 8, 2007
E7Episode 7
Apr 10, 2007
E8Episode 8
Apr 12, 2007
E9Episode 9
Apr 15, 2007
E10Episode10
Apr 17, 2007
E11Episode 11
Apr 19, 2007
E12Episode 12
Apr 22, 2007
E13Episode 13
Apr 24, 2007
E14Episode 14
Apr 26, 2007
E15Episode 15
Apr 29, 2007
E16Episode 16
May 1, 2007
E17Episode 17
May 3, 2007
E18Episode 18
May 6, 2007
E19Episode 19
May 8, 2007
E20Episode 20
May 10, 2007
E21Episode 21
May 13, 2007
E22Episode 22
May 15, 2007
E23Episode 23
May 17, 2007
E24Episode 24
May 20, 2007
E25Episode 25
May 22, 2007
E26Episode 26
May 24, 2007
E27The Final
May 27, 2007
Storyline
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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