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.

1x23 - Winter Update - Part 3

December 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?

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.

1x32 - Castaways in Hollywood

January 21, 2001

The Taransay castaways travel to LA.