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.
Episodes
1E1The Selection Process - Part 1On 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 4.60m2E2The Selection Process - Part 2On 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 4.60m3E3The Selection Process - Part 3On 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 4.60m4E4The Selection Process - Part 4On 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 4.60m5E5Spring Update - Part 1The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 1 of 4.60m6E6Spring Update - Part 2The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 2 of 4.60m7E7Spring Update - Part 3The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 3 of 4.60m8E8Spring Update - Part 4The reality series set on Taransay Island returns with a four part update on the castaways' progress since arriving on the island. Part 4 of 4.60m9E9Summer Update - Part 1The 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 5.60m10E10Summer Update - Part 2Second 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 5.60m11E11Summer Update - Part 3Part 3 of 5.60m12E12Summer Update - Part 4Part 4 of 5.60m13E13Summer Update - Part 5Part 5 of 5.60m14E14Castaway Diaries - Part 1Series 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.60m15E15Castaway Diaries - Part 2Series 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.60m16E16Castaway Diaries - Part 3Series 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.60m17E17Castaway Diaries - Part 4Series 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.60m18E18Heaven and HellFirst 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.60m19E19Changed LivesThree programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.60m20E20Christmas DiaryThree 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.60m21E21Winter Update - Part 1An update on the Christmas celebrations.60m22E22Winter Update - Part 2As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.60m23E23Winter Update - Part 3With 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?60m24E24Winter Update - Part 460m25E25Winter Update - Part 560m26E26Winter Update - Part 660m27E27Winter Update - Part 760m28E28Winter Update - Part 860m29E29Winter Update - Part 9The castaways leave the island.60m30E30Castaways Return - Part 1Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.60m31E31Castaways Return - Part 2The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.60m32E32Castaways in HollywoodThe Taransay castaways travel to LA.60m
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