1x1 - The Selection Process - Part 1

January 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.

1x2 - The Selection Process - Part 2

January 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.

1x3 - The Selection Process - Part 3

January 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.

1x4 - The Selection Process - Part 4

January 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.

1x5 - Spring Update - Part 1

April 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.

1x6 - Spring Update - Part 2

April 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.

1x7 - Spring Update - Part 3

April 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.

1x8 - Spring Update - Part 4

April 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.

1x9 - Summer Update - Part 1

September 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.

1x10 - Summer Update - Part 2

September 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.

1x11 - Summer Update - Part 3

September 18, 2000

Part 3 of 5.

1x12 - Summer Update - Part 4

September 19, 2000

Part 4 of 5.

1x13 - Summer Update - Part 5

September 21, 2000

Part 5 of 5.

1x14 - Castaway Diaries - Part 1

November 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.

1x15 - Castaway Diaries - Part 2

December 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.

1x16 - Castaway Diaries - Part 3

December 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.

1x17 - Castaway Diaries - Part 4

December 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.

1x18 - Heaven and Hell

December 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.

1x19 - Changed Lives

December 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.

1x20 - Christmas Diary

December 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.

1x21 - Winter Update - Part 1

December 27, 2000

An update on the Christmas celebrations.

1x22 - Winter Update - Part 2

December 28, 2000

As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.

1x24 - Winter Update - Part 4

December 30, 2000

1x25 - Winter Update - Part 5

December 31, 2000

1x26 - Winter Update - Part 6

December 31, 2000

1x27 - Winter Update - Part 7

December 31, 2000

1x28 - Winter Update - Part 8

December 31, 2000

1x29 - Winter Update - Part 9

January 1, 2001

The castaways leave the island.

1x30 - Castaways Return - Part 1

January 7, 2001

Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.

1x31 - Castaways Return - Part 2

January 14, 2001

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

1x32 - Castaways in Hollywood

January 21, 2001

The Taransay castaways travel to LA.