Epic survival tales from shipwrecks, lost expeditions and forgotten islands!

From shipwrecks to plane crashes, mutinies to people left behind and forgotten on deserted islands far from civilisation, the stories told in the podcast Castaway are based on real events, even though they sometimes feel like something straight out of fiction. These gripping tales span several centuries, revealing both the heroism and the darker sides of human nature in extreme situations.

Meet the real Robinson Crusoe, Alexander Selkirk, who was stranded alone on a Pacific island for over four years. Hear the story of Ada Blackjack, who survived eight months alone in a frozen wilderness between Alaska and Siberia. And discover the incredible fate of a ship’s crew after the Mutiny on the Bounty.

Castaway is a documentary series created by the French broadcaster Radio France. As of 2026, the original podcast has been streamed more than 10 million times and holds a steady rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.