Castaway 2000 (2000)
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.
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Episode 1 - The Selection Process - Part 1
Release Date: 2000-01-18On 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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Episode 2 - The Selection Process - Part 2
Release Date: 2000-01-19On 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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Episode 3 - The Selection Process - Part 3
Release Date: 2000-01-25On 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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Episode 4 - The Selection Process - Part 4
Release Date: 2000-01-26On 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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Episode 5 - Spring Update - Part 1
Release Date: 2000-04-23The 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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Episode 6 - Spring Update - Part 2
Release Date: 2000-04-25The 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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Episode 7 - Spring Update - Part 3
Release Date: 2000-04-26The 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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Episode 8 - Spring Update - Part 4
Release Date: 2000-04-27The 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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Episode 9 - Summer Update - Part 1
Release Date: 2000-09-12The 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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Episode 10 - Summer Update - Part 2
Release Date: 2000-09-17Second 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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Episode 11 - Summer Update - Part 3
Release Date: 2000-09-18Part 3 of 5.
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Episode 12 - Summer Update - Part 4
Release Date: 2000-09-19Part 4 of 5.
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Episode 13 - Summer Update - Part 5
Release Date: 2000-09-21Part 5 of 5.
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Episode 14 - Castaway Diaries - Part 1
Release Date: 2000-11-24Series 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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Episode 15 - Castaway Diaries - Part 2
Release Date: 2000-12-01Series 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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Episode 16 - Castaway Diaries - Part 3
Release Date: 2000-12-08Series 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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Episode 17 - Castaway Diaries - Part 4
Release Date: 2000-12-15Series 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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Episode 18 - Heaven and Hell
Release Date: 2000-12-18First 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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Episode 19 - Changed Lives
Release Date: 2000-12-19Three 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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Episode 20 - Christmas Diary
Release Date: 2000-12-24Three 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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Episode 21 - Winter Update - Part 1
Release Date: 2000-12-27An update on the Christmas celebrations.
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Episode 22 - Winter Update - Part 2
Release Date: 2000-12-28As the animals return to the mainland, the castaways reflect on how their experience has altered their views on meat.
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Episode 23 - Winter Update - Part 3
Release Date: 2000-12-29With 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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Episode 24 - Winter Update - Part 4
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Episode 25 - Winter Update - Part 5
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Episode 26 - Winter Update - Part 6
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Episode 27 - Winter Update - Part 7
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Episode 28 - Winter Update - Part 8
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Episode 29 - Winter Update - Part 9
Release Date: 2001-01-01The castaways leave the island.
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Episode 30 - Castaways Return - Part 1
Release Date: 2001-01-07Follows the original castaways from the series Castaway 2000 once they have left the island.
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Episode 31 - Castaways Return - Part 2
Release Date: 2001-01-14The programme catches up with the castaways as they settle back into their lives and contemplate their experiences.
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Episode 32 - Castaways in Hollywood
Release Date: 2001-01-21The Taransay castaways travel to LA.