Series synopsis
Tracy Beaker Returns is a British family drama television series that premiered on CBBC on January 8, 2010. It ended on March 23, 2012. It was created by Jacqueline Wilson. It stars Dani Harmer, Connor Byrne, Richard Wisker and Noah Marullo.
When Tracy is arrested for using Cam's credit card to publish her autobiography, Tracy seeks refuge at the Dumping Ground, a care home where she used to live as a child. She meets the children who are intrigued by her and her story. Wanting to pay Cam back, Tracy asks Mike for a job. As Mike is short-staffed, he agrees to hire her an assistant care worker since she knows so much about life in care.
It is the spin-off series to The Story of Tracy Beaker and the series continued in the show The D ...
Premise
When Tracy is arrested for using Cam's credit card to publish her autobiography, Tracy seeks refuge at the Dumping Ground, a care home where she used to live as a child. She meets the children who are intrigued by her and her story. Wanting to pay Cam back, Tracy asks Mike for a job. As Mike is short-staffed, he agrees to hire her an assistant care worker since she knows so much about life in care.
It is the spin-off series to The Story of Tracy Beaker and the series continued in the show The Dumping Ground.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dani Harmer as Tracy Beaker
- Connor Byrne as Mike Milligan
- Richard Wisker as Liam O'Donovan
- Noah Marullo as Gus Carmichael
- Mia McKenna-Bruce as Tee Taylor
- Amy-Leigh Hickman as Carmen Howle
- Philip Graham Scott as Harry Jones
- Christopher-John Slater as Frank Matthews
Supporting cast
- Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor
- John Bell as Toby Coleman
- Kay Purcell as Gina Conway
- Lisa Coleman as Cam Lawson
Guest cast
- Frances Encell as Lily
- Kacey Ainsworth as Xanthe
- Will Graham as Dale
- Holli Dempsey as Kali
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 8, 2010 | March 26, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 31, 2010 | March 25, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 6, 2012 | March 23, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Full Circle Tracy's new life is going brilliantly, she has achieved her dream of becoming a writer and even appeared on TV. That is until she gets arrested. |
January 8, 2010 |
| 2 |
New Life's Eve Working at the Dumping Ground, Tracy finds she is not as indispensable as she thought. Will she get the sack? |
January 8, 2010 |
| 3 |
Bad Luck Boy Toby believes his life is jinxed and Tracy makes it worse by writing about him in her article. |
January 15, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Burnywood Menace When the Dumping Ground is threatened with closure, Tracy's drastic action leads to disaster. |
December 31, 2010 |
| 2 |
Drained The Dumping Ground reopens and Tracy must face the consequences of her actions, when it looks like Mike get the sack and leave the Dumping Ground for good. |
January 7, 2011 |
| 3 |
Crushed Tracy finds it hard to deal with Lily when she moves into Cam's, while Toby gets a crush on a girl who is not what she seems. |
January 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Visitors A struggle ensues when four young people and their care worker from Burneywood arrive at the dumping ground. |
January 6, 2012 |
| 2 |
Firestarter When a fire breaks out at the Dumping Ground, Tracy and Gus set about discovering who the fire starter is. |
January 6, 2012 |
| 3 |
Shadows There is an escaped prisoner on the loose and strange things start happening when Tracy is alone with the YP on a dark, stormy night. |
January 13, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2010 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2012 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |