Season 1
Episodes • 2000

1. The Selection Process - Part 1
60 minOn 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.
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2. The Selection Process - Part 2
60 minOn 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.
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3. The Selection Process - Part 3
60 minOn 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.
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4. The Selection Process - Part 4
60 minOn 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.
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5. Spring Update - Part 1
60 minThe 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.
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6. Spring Update - Part 2
60 minThe 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.
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7. Spring Update - Part 3
60 minThe 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.
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8. Spring Update - Part 4
60 minThe 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.
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9. Summer Update - Part 1
60 minThe 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.
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10. Summer Update - Part 2
60 minSecond 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.
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14. Castaway Diaries - Part 1
60 minSeries 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.
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15. Castaway Diaries - Part 2
60 minSeries 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.
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16. Castaway Diaries - Part 3
60 minSeries 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.
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17. Castaway Diaries - Part 4
60 minSeries 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.
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18. Heaven and Hell
60 minFirst 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.
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19. Changed Lives
60 minThree programmes looking back on the year. Part 2 of 3: Looks at how the castaways are going to re-adjust to everyday life.
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20. Christmas Diary
60 minThree 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.
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22. Winter Update - Part 2
60 minAs the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
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23. Winter Update - Part 3
60 minWith 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?
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30. Castaways Return - Part 1
60 minFollows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
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31. Castaways Return - Part 2
60 minThe programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
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