Hope Island 1999
What is Hope Island?
Hope Island is an American television series that originally aired on PAX TV during the 1999-2000 season. The show was based on the popular BBC One drama Ballykissangel.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1999
- Last aired
- Apr 3, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Pax TV
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
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Hope Island is an American television series that originally aired on PAX TV during the 1999-2000 season. The show was based on the popular BBC One drama Ballykissangel. The narrative follows Reverend Daniel Cooper as he arrives on Hope Island with the intention of reopening a church that has remained abandoned for several decades. Daniel seeks this quiet assignment as a means to move past a personal tragedy. Upon his arrival, he is met with skepticism from the local residents of the island. This is particularly true of the innkeeper, Alex Stone, who has long turned away from faith, making it difficult for Daniel to find his place within the community. However, Daniel eventually finds an unexpected ally in Alex’s young son, Dylan, who is described as a lonely boy. The series explores Daniel’s efforts to integrate into the island life while navigating the challenges posed by the residents and his own past experiences.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving reverend attempts to reopen an abandoned church on a skeptical island community.”
- gentle storytelling
- character-driven narrative
- slow pacing
- limited availability
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused dramas about community and faith.
The show is rated TV-PG and is suitable for family viewing.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Look One Way and Row Another Sep 12, 1999
- E2 Each Tub Must Stand On It's Own Bottom Sep 19, 1999
- E3 It Takes a Voyage to Learn Sep 26, 1999
- E4 Dear, Dear Bread and Beer, if I Were Rich, I Wouldn't Be Here Oct 3, 1999
- E5 The Whole Kettle of Fish Oct 10, 1999
- E6 In a Bit of a Tight Oct 18, 1999
- E7 You Can't Look at the Sea Without Wishing for Wings Oct 25, 1999
- E8 From Stem to Stern Nov 1, 1999
- E9 Sailing Under False Colors Nov 8, 1999
- E10 Ships That Pass In The Night Nov 15, 1999
- E11 Red Sky at Morning, Sailor Take Warning Nov 22, 1999
- E12 Batten Down The Hatches Nov 29, 1999
- E13 Don't Give Up the Ship Dec 13, 1999
- E14 Twenty Sailors Around a Buttonhole Jan 10, 2000
- E15 A Sailor Who's Lost His Leg Doesn't Miss His Boot Jan 24, 2000
- E16 Everyone Must Row with the Oar He Has Feb 14, 2000
- E17 Promises Made in a Storm Are Forgotten on a Calm Sea (1) Feb 28, 2000
- E18 New Skies Call for New Duties (2) Mar 6, 2000
- E19 A Rising Tide Takes All Boats Mar 13, 2000
- E20 Never Burn Your Tongue on the Admiral's Broth Mar 20, 2000
- E21 It Blew So Hard It Took Two Men to Hold One Man's Hair On Mar 27, 2000
- E22 Abandon Ship Apr 3, 2000
Frequently asked questions
When did Hope Island air?
The series originally aired on PAX TV during the 1999-2000 season.
What is the premise of the show?
A reverend moves to a remote island to reopen a long-abandoned church following a personal tragedy.
Is the show based on anything?
Yes, it is based on the BBC One drama Ballykissangel.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Reverend Daniel Cooper.
What is the rating of the show?
The show carries a TV-PG rating.