

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.
BBC One
59
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.
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 2 of 4.
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 3 of 4.
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 4 of 4.
Jan 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 1 of 4.
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 2 of 4.
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 3 of 4.
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 4 of 4.
Apr 27, 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.
Sep 12, 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.
Sep 17, 2000

Part 3 of 5.
Sep 18, 2000

Part 4 of 5.
Sep 19, 2000

Part 5 of 5.
Sep 21, 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.
Nov 24, 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.
Dec 1, 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.
Dec 8, 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.
Dec 15, 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.
Dec 18, 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.
Dec 19, 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.
Dec 24, 2000

An update on the Christmas celebrations.
Dec 27, 2000

As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
Dec 28, 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?
Dec 29, 2000

Dec 30, 2000

Dec 31, 2000

Dec 31, 2000

Dec 31, 2000

Dec 31, 2000

The castaways leave the island.
Jan 1, 2001

Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
Jan 7, 2001

The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
Jan 14, 2001

The Taransay castaways travel to LA.
Jan 21, 2001

Self - Host

Narrator (voice)