Season 1

01 The Selection Process - Part 1 Episode 118th January 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. 02 The Selection Process - Part 2 Episode 219th January 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. 03 The Selection Process - Part 3 Episode 325th January 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. 04 The Selection Process - Part 4 Episode 426th January 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. 05 Spring Update - Part 1 Episode 523rd April 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. 06 Spring Update - Part 2 Episode 625th April 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. 07 Spring Update - Part 3 Episode 726th April 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. 08 Spring Update - Part 4 Episode 827th April 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. 09 Summer Update - Part 1 Episode 912th September 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. 10 Summer Update - Part 2 Episode 1017th September 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. 11 Summer Update - Part 3 Episode 1118th September 2000 Part 3 of 5. 12 Summer Update - Part 4 Episode 1219th September 2000 Part 4 of 5. 13 Summer Update - Part 5 Episode 1321st September 2000 Part 5 of 5. 14 Castaway Diaries - Part 1 Episode 1424th November 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. 15 Castaway Diaries - Part 2 Episode 151st December 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. 16 Castaway Diaries - Part 3 Episode 168th December 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. 17 Castaway Diaries - Part 4 Episode 1715th December 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. 18 Heaven and Hell Episode 1818th December 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. 19 Changed Lives Episode 1919th December 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. 20 Christmas Diary Episode 2024th December 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. 21 Winter Update - Part 1 Episode 2127th December 2000 An update on the Christmas celebrations. 22 Winter Update - Part 2 Episode 2228th December 2000 As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat. 23 Winter Update - Part 3 Episode 2329th December 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? 24 Winter Update - Part 4 Episode 2430th December 2000 25 Winter Update - Part 5 Episode 2531st December 2000 26 Winter Update - Part 6 Episode 2631st December 2000 27 Winter Update - Part 7 Episode 2731st December 2000 28 Winter Update - Part 8 Episode 2831st December 2000 29 Winter Update - Part 9 Episode 291st January 2001 The castaways leave the island. 30 Castaways Return - Part 1 Episode 307th January 2001 Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island. 31 Castaways Return - Part 2 Episode 3114th January 2001 The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences. 32 Castaways in Hollywood Episode 3221st January 2001 The Taransay castaways travel to LA.