List of The Story of Tracy Beaker episodes

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The Story of Tracy Beaker (also known as Tracy Beaker or TSOTB) is a British television programme adapted from the book of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson. It ran on CBBC for five series, from 2002 to 2005 and also contained a feature-length episode, Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me , broadcast in 2004, as well as a week of interactive episodes for Children in Need. The theme song was written and performed by Keisha White. All of the five series have been released on DVD and the entire first series had been made available on Netflix, but for unknown reasons it was later removed. Series 1–3 has been added onto Amazon Prime.

Contents

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 268 January 2002 (2002-01-08)4 April 2002 (2002-04-04)
2 267 January 2003 (2003-01-07)3 April 2003 (2003-04-03)
3 2625 September 2003 (2003-09-25)1 April 2004 (2004-04-01)
Television film 21 February 2004 (2004-02-21)
4 227 October 2004 (2004-10-07)5 April 2005 (2005-04-05)
5 2028 November 2005 (2005-11-28)9 December 2005 (2005-12-09)

Episodes

Series 1 (2002)

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1"Tracy Returns to the Dumping Ground"Susan TullyElly Brewer8 January 2002 (2002-01-08)1.1
2"Dares"David SkynnerElly Brewer10 January 2002 (2002-01-10)1.2
3"Sneaking in Ben"Susan TullyAndy Walker15 January 2002 (2002-01-15)1.3
4"Cam's First Visit"Susan TullyElly Brewer17 January 2002 (2002-01-17)1.4
5"Child of the Week"Susan TullyElly Brewer22 January 2002 (2002-01-22)1.5
6"The Truth is Revealed"Susan TullyCarol Russell24 January 2002 (2002-01-24)1.6
7"Never Ever Wanna See Him Again"Susan TullyMary Morris29 January 2002 (2002-01-29)1.7
8"The 1000 Words About Tracy"Susan TullyArnold Evans31 January 2002 (2002-01-31)1.8
9"Bad Peter"Susan TullyMary Morris7 February 2002 (2002-02-07)1.9
10"Cam's Place"Susan TullyAndy Walker12 February 2002 (2002-02-12)1.10
11"Dumping Ground Virus"David SkynnerElly Brewer14 February 2002 (2002-02-14)1.11
12"Justine's Telly"Susan TullyElly Brewer19 February 2002 (2002-02-19)1.12
13"Tracy and Cam Row"Susan TullyElly Brewer21 February 2002 (2002-02-21)1.13
14"Sleepover"David SkynnerMary Morris26 February 2002 (2002-02-26)1.14
15"Parent's Evening"Susan TullyLaura Summers28 February 2002 (2002-02-28)1.15
16"The Postcard"Susan TullyRoger Griffiths5 March 2002 (2002-03-05)1.16
17"Where’s the Work"David SkynnerArnold Evans12 March 2002 (2002-03-12)1.17
18"Helpful Tracy"David SkynnerMary Morris19 March 2002 (2002-03-19)1.18
19"New Girl"David SkynnerLaura Summers14 March 2002 (2002-03-14)1.19
20"Treasure Hunt"David SkynnerLaura Summers5 February 2002 (2002-02-05)1.20
21"Romance"David SkynnerElly Brewer7 March 2002 (2002-03-07)1.21
22"Temporary Care Worker"David SkynnerOthniel Smith21 March 2002 (2002-03-21)1.22
23"Cut the Weed"David SkynnerGraham Alborough26 March 2002 (2002-03-26)1.23
24"Need Armbands"David SkynnerLaura Summers28 March 2002 (2002-03-28)1.24
25"Miss You"David SkynnerMary Morris2 April 2002 (2002-04-02)1.25
26"The End!"David SkynnerElly Brewer4 April 2002 (2002-04-04)1.26

Series 2 (2003)

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1"Back & Bad"Delyth ThomasMary Morris7 January 2003 (2003-01-07)2.1
2"Bedsit"Joss AgnewLaura Summers9 January 2003 (2003-01-09)2.2
3"Brothers"Joss AgnewIan Carney14 January 2003 (2003-01-14)2.3
4"Action Therapy"Delyth ThomasGary Parker16 January 2003 (2003-01-16)2.4
5"Alien"Joss AgnewRob Gittins21 January 2003 (2003-01-21)2.5
6"Doggie"Delyth Thomas Tracy Brabin 23 January 2003 (2003-01-23)2.6
7"Bad Girls"Delyth ThomasOthniel Smith28 January 2003 (2003-01-28)2.7
8"Big Fight"Delyth ThomasAndy Walker30 January 2003 (2003-01-30)2.8
9"Hollywood"Joss AgnewSam Bain & Jesse Armstrong4 February 2003 (2003-02-04)2.9
10"Home Truths"Delyth ThomasMary Morris6 February 2003 (2003-02-06)2.10
11"Day Trip"Joss AgnewGary Parker11 February 2003 (2003-02-11)2.11
12"Christmas"Delyth ThomasLaura Summers13 February 2003 (2003-02-13)2.12
13"Takeover"Delyth ThomasSam Bain & Jesse Armstrong18 February 2003 (2003-02-18)2.13
14"Work"Joss AgnewLucy Flannery20 February 2003 (2003-02-20)2.14
15"Bridesmaid"Joss AgnewMary Morris25 February 2003 (2003-02-25)2.15
16"Quiz"Delyth ThomasRob Gittins & Gary Parker27 February 2003 (2003-02-27)2.16
17"Two-Timing Adele"Delyth ThomasAbigail Abben Mensah4 March 2003 (2003-03-04)2.17
18"Secrets and Lies"Joss AgnewOthniel Smith6 March 2003 (2003-03-06)2.18
19"Music"Joss AgnewLaura Summers11 March 2003 (2003-03-11)2.19
20"Family Tree"Delyth ThomasAndy Walker13 March 2003 (2003-03-13)2.20
21"Ben's Party"Joss AgnewLaura Summers18 March 2003 (2003-03-18)2.21
22"Get Lost"Joss AgnewMary Morris20 March 2003 (2003-03-20)2.22
23"The Long Goodbye"Delyth ThomasOthniel Smith25 March 2003 (2003-03-25)2.23
24"Genius at Work"Delyth ThomasOthniel Smith27 March 2003 (2003-03-27)2.24
25"Nathan's Assessment"Delyth ThomasLaura Summers1 April 2003 (2003-04-01)2.25
26"Home and Hosed"Joss AgnewMary Morris3 April 2003 (2003-04-03)2.26

Series 3 (2003–2004)

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1"Leavin' on a Jet Plane"Delyth ThomasMary Morris25 September 2003 (2003-09-25)3.1
2"Supernatural Shelley"Delyth ThomasLaura Summers2 October 2003 (2003-10-02)3.2
3"Jackie"Delyth ThomasGary Parker9 October 2003 (2003-10-09)3.3
4"Free Louise"Delyth ThomasLaura Summers16 October 2003 (2003-10-16)3.4
5"The Bygraves"Delyth ThomasGary Parker23 October 2003 (2003-10-23)3.5
6"Down with School"Delyth ThomasLaura Summers30 October 2003 (2003-10-30)3.6
7"Crashed and Thrashed"Delyth ThomasMary Morris6 November 2003 (2003-11-06)3.7
8"No-one Quite Like Grandpa"Delyth ThomasOthniel Smith13 November 2003 (2003-11-13)3.8
9"Down to Earth"Joss AgnewDan Anthony20 November 2003 (2003-11-20)3.9
10"Nothing Happens Here"Joss AgnewMary Morris27 November 2003 (2003-11-27)3.10
11"The Beaker Club"Joss AgnewSimon Nicholson4 December 2003 (2003-12-04)3.11
12"Power Cut"Joss AgnewAbigail Abben Mensah11 December 2003 (2003-12-11)3.12
13"Just Desserts"Joss AgnewOthniel Smith18 December 2003 (2003-12-18)3.13
14"Mind Your Own Business"Joss AgnewHolly Lyons8 January 2004 (2004-01-08)3.14
15"I Am Not In Love"Joss AgnewHolly Lyons15 January 2004 (2004-01-15)3.15
16"Time Capsule"Joss AgnewMarvin Close22 January 2004 (2004-01-22)3.16
17"Football Trial"Joss AgnewAndy Walker29 January 2004 (2004-01-29)3.17
18"We Are Family"Joss Agnew Tracy Brabin 5 February 2004 (2004-02-05)3.18
19"Be Prepared"Laurence WilsonLaura Summers12 February 2004 (2004-02-12)3.19
20"Sufia the Silent"Laurence WilsonAriane Sherine19 February 2004 (2004-02-19)3.20
21"Babies Suck!"Laurence WilsonMary Morris26 February 2004 (2004-02-26)3.21
22"Exploited"Laurence WilsonMarvin Close4 March 2004 (2004-03-04)3.22
23"Be Quiet"Laurence WilsonDan Anthony11 March 2004 (2004-03-11)3.23
24"Dad Trouble"Laurence WilsonGary Parker18 March 2004 (2004-03-18)3.24
25"The Big Race"Laurence WilsonGary Parker25 March 2004 (2004-03-25)3.25
26"Good as Gold"Laurence WilsonMary Morris1 April 2004 (2004-04-01)3.26

Television film (2004)

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
"Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me"Joss AgnewMary Morris21 February 2004 (2004-02-21)

Series 4 (2004–2005)

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1"Return to Sender"Delyth ThomasMary Morris7 October 2004 (2004-10-07)4.1
2"Bouncer vs. Lol"Delyth ThomasGary Lawson & John Phelps14 October 2004 (2004-10-14)4.2
3"In With The Wellards"Delyth ThomasSimon Nicholson21 October 2004 (2004-10-21)4.3
4"Meet The Parent"Delyth Thomas & Keith WashingtonEmma Reeves28 October 2004 (2004-10-28)4.4
5"Single White Female"Delyth ThomasEmma Kennedy4 November 2004 (2004-11-04)4.5
6"Can't Buy Me Love"Delyth Thomas & Keith WashingtonLaura Summers11 November 2004 (2004-11-11)4.6
7"Life Is a Cabaret"Delyth ThomasLaura Summers24 November 2004 (2004-11-24)4.7
8"Temper, Temper"Delyth ThomasAileen Gonsalves8 December 2004 (2004-12-08)4.8
9"Love and War"Delyth Thomas & Keith WashingtonDan Anthony15 December 2004 (2004-12-15)4.9
10"Beam Me Up, Scottie"Delyth Thomas Tracy Brabin 4 January 2005 (2005-01-04)4.10
11"Testing Times"Jill RobertsonSheila Hyde11 January 2005 (2005-01-11)4.11
12"Best of Enemies"Jill RobertsonOthniel Smith18 January 2005 (2005-01-18)4.12
13"The Finishing Line"Jill RobertsonMary Morris25 January 2005 (2005-01-25)4.13
14"Dear Dad"Jill RobertsonRoger Williams1 February 2005 (2005-02-01)4.14
15"Democracy"Jill RobertsonAndy Walker8 February 2005 (2005-02-08)4.15
16"The Snake"Jill RobertsonLaura Summers15 February 2005 (2005-02-15)4.16
17"Rebel Without A Clue"Jill RobertsonEmma Reeves22 February 2005 (2005-02-22)4.17
18"The Long Run"Jill RobertsonMarianne Levy1 March 2005 (2005-03-01)4.18
19"Independence Day"Jill RobertsonMary Morris15 March 2005 (2005-03-15)4.19
20"Beaker Witch Project"Jill RobertsonLaura Summers22 March 2005 (2005-03-22)4.20
21"Roxy the Rock"Jill RobertsonMary Morris29 March 2005 (2005-03-29)4.21
22"We're Off The Map Now"Jill RobertsonGary Parker5 April 2005 (2005-04-05)4.22

Series 5 (2005)

List of The Story of Tracy Beaker episodes
Season 5
Starring
  • Dani Harmer
  • Lisa Coleman
  • Connor Byrne
  • Montanna Thompson
  • Nisha Nayar
  • Ciaran Joyce
  • Ben Hanson
  • Darragh Mortell
  • Cara Readle
  • Jack Edwards
  • Abby Rakic-Platt
  • Jack Edwards
  • Nicola Reynolds
  • Deepal Parmar
  • Craig Roberts
  • Sophie Borja
  • Felix Drake
  • Georgina Hagen
  • Holly Gibbs
  • Olivia Grant
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes20
Release
Original network
Original release28 November (2005-11-28) 
9 December 2005 (2005-12-09)
Season chronology
List of episodes

The fifth and final series of the British children's television series The Story of Tracy Beaker began broadcasting on 28 November 2005 on CBBC and ended on 9 December 2005. The series follows the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Elmtree House, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of twenty, fifteen-minute episodes. It is the fifth series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.

Cast

Main

Guest

  • Morgan Hopkins as Steve Littlewood
  • Kathryn Dimery as Carrie
  • Adam Skilton as John
  • Morgan Wyn Bowen as Billy
  • Vinod Soni as Chantal's dad
  • George McAllister as Gary
  • Ram John Holder as "Flying" Freddie Mercer
  • Victoria Pugh as Mrs Ball
  • Phylip Harries as Shop Assistant
  • Emma Treharne Jones as Mrs Lucre
  • Giles Thomas as Mr Lucre
  • Patrick Robinson as Theo
  • Lisa Diveney as Lucy
  • Owen Garmon as Mr Willis
  • Pamela Merrick as Mrs Hood
  • Sid Beadle as Charlie
  • Dave Bond as Mr Boxer
  • Anita Reynolds as Mrs Boxer
  • Natasha Collett as Emily
  • Ruth Collett as Romily
  • Maddie Rakic-Platt as New Girl
  • Sian Naiomi as Registrar

Casting

Georgina Hagen, Holly Gibbs and Olivia Grant were cast as Rebecca Chalmers, Milly and Alice respectively. [1] [2]

Episodes

#Original titleOriginal airdateProduction code
5–1"Caring and Sharing"28 November 20055.1
To wean the kids off vegging out in front of the TV with a more classic pursuit... puppet theatres! Elsewhere, Mike is not enjoying his new role as chef.
5–2"Too Many Crooks"28 November 20055.2

There is a mystery thief in the Dumping Ground, as seemingly random items are going missing – but who's responsible? Meanwhile, the feud between reluctant roomies Justine and Rebecca continues to rise. Lol feels torn between Bouncer and Wolfie now that Bouncer is not living at the DG, whilst Mike's cooking continues to cause a stir amongst the kids.

Note- Guest appearance of Ben Hanson as Bouncer Platkova
5–3"Chantal's Goodbye"29 November 20055.3
The combined force of the Trio of Terror looks set to crumble, as Chantal decides to give her returning father another chance at being a responsible dad, much to the disgust of the other two. All the other kids are overjoyed though, as it may well mean no more Wellard tyranny. Meanwhile, Justine's father Steve pays a surprise visit after a bit of underhand activity on Elaine's part. But Justine remains distant.
5–4"Free Piggy"29 November 20055.4
Mike creates a mini-farmyard enclosure in the back garden, complete with three chickens and a fully-grown pig! Lol and Layla feel sorry for the pig, and embark on a liberation mission. Meanwhile, Rio is pulling out all the stops to maximise his chances of getting fostered at Elaine's Open Day, but all Roxy is interested in is maintaining the Wellard unity at any cost. And, A very special face for the DG's past makes a spectacular return on Open Day.
5–5"Scary Milly"30 November 20055.5
After the boys discover a creepy looking mask during a loft clear-out, everyone becomes convinced it has mystical powers, especially after strange goings-on start to happen. Is it really the mask – or maybe the Dumping Ground's latest arrival, who's perpetual silence is unsettling to say the least. Meanwhile, Justine is determind to prove to Rebecca that she can be sensitive by befriending a troubled Wolfie, which leads to an embarrassing misunderstanding.
5–6"Life Coach"30 November 20055.6
Jackie limps back to the Dumping Ground on a crutch, but she's not in the mood for anything but solitude. Tracy's getting the impression she's not wanted by anyone, and Crash gets some news which makes him take to the punchbag in a big way. Meanwhile, Marco is having a crisis of costume.
5–7"Frankelainestein"1 December 20055.7

It's Mother's Day, and Marco needs a mum, but for a very special reason, so Bouncer steps in and poses as a woman, leading to a strange encounter with a very strange shopkeeper. Meanwhile, the newest arrival at the DG, Alice, becomes roommates with Layla and tries to befriend Roxy. But her belief in fairies and fortune soon makes her a target of Roxy's cruelty. and the usually scatty, neurotic Elaine undergoes a complete re-build overnight, which is welcomed by all – at first.

Note- Guest Appearance of Ben Hanson as Bouncer Platkova
5–8"Tracy's Fantasy"1 December 20055.8
After yet another row with Cam, Tracy, indignant that all the adults in her life are telling her to just grow up and think of others, decides to get them back with a prank-fest, which leads to an accident. A dream sequence follows, where Tracy's now Head Care Worker along with Roxy, all the adults are now children, the silent Milly is the gobbiest kid in the house, and Cam's dressed up and behaving like Tracy herself, and worse still, Justine and Crash are getting married. Will this strange dream soften Tracy's heart towards Cam and Gary?
5–9"Cash Cows"2 December 20055.9

It's 'Be Nice To Wolfie Day' in the Dumping Ground, as two groups of kids vie for his favour after finding out he's been receiving unwanted 'conscience cheques' from his parents totalling over £1,000 – but what good will come of it? Meanwhile, Lol and Bouncer become odd-job men around the house, but who's responsible for the place falling apart?

Note- Guest Appearance of Ben Hanson as Bouncer Platkova
5–10"Telling Tales"2 December 20055.10
Tracy, Crash, Rio, Lol and Justine are grounded after performing a series of pranks on the staff. Bored, the five keep themselves entertained by telling tales featuring the staff. Meanwhile, Shelley Appleton returns to the DG to take over the role of "Acting Careworker".
5–11"A Dog's Life"5 December 20055.11
After Alice introduces Layla and Roxy to one of her 'wish-necklaces', strange things seem to start happening at the DG. Firstly, an abandoned dog turns up, then a wealthy couple with a view to fostering, and it's not long before the battlelines are drawn between the money-mad kids. Meanwhile, Tracy interviews Crash and Jackie about life in care for a newspaper article, and Roxy undergoes a complete makeover.
5–12"Whodunnit?"5 December 20055.12
When Elaine is targeted in a revenge attack, Justine is assigned to solve the mystery. But it proves to be a tough job, as everyone seems to have a motive for punishing Elaine the Pain.
5–13"Spare Dad"6 December 20055.13
Crash's dad has an appointment to visit him at the Dumping Ground, but, with Justine and Jackie at loggerheads as to what's best for Crash, and Rio trying to muscle in on having a dad, Will father and son ever get the privacy they need to work out terms for starting again? Meanwhile, Justine, Jackie and Roxy fear they are becoming like Elaine as they interfere in Crash's life.
5–14"Operation Careworker"6 December 20055.14

When the DG kids find they'll have no say in who replaces Shelley as Head Care Worker, they decide to add their own interview stage to the three applicants up for the post. They begin to think they might have a winner, but nothing's as simple as that at Elm Tree House... Maybe the new Head Careworker lies much closer to home.

Last appearance of Shelley Appleton
5–15"Bouncer's Kitchen"7 December 20055.15

When Mike ruins yet another meal and has to resort to takeaways once again, and finally resigns himself to the fact that Duke has gone for good, he decides to appoint Bouncer as new chef, which the kids are overjoyed at. But when Bouncer introduces a new macrobiotic regime with no sugars or additives at all, most of the kids are revolted – until very strange things start to occur...

Note- Guest Appearance of Ben Hanson as Bouncer Platkova
5–16"Love All"7 December 20055.16

It's Valentine's Day, and Elaine and Mike have arranged a romantic disco party for all the kids, on the proviso that they all pair off for it – much to Roxy's disgust! With no love in the air, Marco and Milly spend the day playing Cupid in a series of ingenious ways, and one resident gets a comeuppance they'll never forget! Meanwhile, Justine and Rebecca are at loggerheads as they both want to be paired with Crash.

Note- Guest Appearance of Ben Hanson as Bouncer Platkova
5–17"Toddler In Town"8 December 20055.17
After Mike bangs his head and Elaine has to take him to hospital with mild concussion, Justine is left in charge of the DG. But before she can fully start throwing her weight around, a surprise visitor arrives and turns the house upside down. Could this new arrival spell the end of her feud with Rebecca? Meanwhile, an old chest is found in the attic, and Lol, Roxy and Rio become fixated on finding out what's inside it.
5–18"Two's A Crowd"8 December 20055.18

There's a whole world of activity during Special Guest Day at the Dumping Ground – Justine had been looking forward to her dad Steve visiting, only to find he's brought the worst plus-one she could ever imagine, and Marco looks set to move in with the Boxers, but how will poor Milly take the news? Flying Freddie Mercer is subjected to a most demeaning prank and Bouncer finds his special treats have been doctored – It soon becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin the day.

Note- Guest Appearance of Ben Hanson as Bouncer Platkova
5–19"Moving On"9 December 20055.19
Lol's heading to join his brother at the halfway house, and his leaving party prompts Tracy to consider her future – she hasn't long left to stay at the Dumping Ground herself, and even Alice can't see what's in store for her! After some pondering, she decides to give Cam one more chance, but how will she react to the surprise announcement Cam has for her?
5–20"The Wedding"9 December 20055.20
It's Cam and Gary's big day – but Tracy still doesn't want anything to do with it, and she won't tell anyone why. But when she changes her mind and crashes the wedding, Cam and her new husband drop a bombshell which changes everything! Meanwhile, it looks like Crash's artwork has finally attracted some professional interest, and it looks like the whole cycle is going to repeat itself with a new arrival at the Dumping Ground...

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<i>Tracy Beaker Returns</i> (series 1) Season of television series

The first series of the British children's television series Tracy Beaker Returns began broadcasting on 8 January 2010 on CBBC and ended on 26 March 2010. Based on the novels by Jacqueline Wilson, the series focuses on older Tracy Beaker, who returns to the Dumping Ground as a care worker. And also focuses the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Elmtree House, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of thirteen, thirty-minute episodes. It is the sixth series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.

<i>My Mum Tracy Beaker</i> British television series

My Mum Tracy Beaker is a British children's television miniseries that premiered on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on 12 February 2021. The show was aired the week after The Dumping Ground's eighth series concluded. The series follows on from the events of its predecessors, The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground. My Mum Tracy Beaker saw Dani Harmer reprise her role as Tracy Beaker and included original cast members Lisa Coleman, Ruth Gemmell and Montanna Thompson, as well as new cast members Emma Maggie Davies and Jordan Duvigneau.

<i>The Beaker Girls</i> British television series

The Beaker Girls is a British children's television series that premiered on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on 13 December 2021. The series follows on from the events of its predecessors, The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns, The Dumping Ground and My Mum Tracy Beaker. It sees Dani Harmer reprise her role as Tracy Beaker and Emma Maggie Davies return as her daughter Jess. Lisa Coleman and Montanna Thompson also returned, as well as several cast members from My Mum Tracy Beaker. In August 2022, Dani Harmer posted on her Instagram that filming for the second series had finished. The BBC confirmed that Series 2 would be the final series of the My Mum Tracy Beaker/Beaker Girls trilogy, at least for now. It began airing on 13 January 2023 and concluded on 31 March.

References

  1. Fletcher, Alex (18 June 2008). "ITV drama 'Britannia High' cast confirmed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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Spin off media

Tracy Beaker Survival Files (2011–2012)

A thirteen part series entitled "Tracy Beaker Survival Files" was aired and featured clips from Tracy Beaker Returns and The Story of Tracy Beaker.

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me 21 February 2004 (2004-02-21)
Tracy Beaker Survival Files 16 December 2011 (2011-12-16)6 January 2012 (2012-01-06)
Jody In Wonderland 16 December 2013 (2013-12-16)
The Dumping Ground Survival Files 6 January 2014 (2014-01-06)4 December 2020 (2020-12-04)
Liam's Story 17 January 2014 (2014-01-17)14 March 2014 (2014-03-14)
23 March 2014 (2014-03-23)(TV)
The Dumping Ground Dish Up 16 November 2015 (2015-11-16)20 November 2015 (2015-11-20)
The Dumping Ground: I'm... 25 January 2016 (2016-01-25)9 February 2017 (2017-02-09)
Floss The Foundling 25 March 2016 (2016-03-25)
Dumping Ground Island 22 December 2017 (2017-12-22)
Sasha's Contact Meeting 6 April 2018 (2018-04-06)
After The DG 16 July 2018 (2018-07-16)4 August 2018 (2018-08-04)
The Joseph & Taz Files 27 August 2018 (2018-08-27)

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