Tracy Beaker Returns is a British children's drama series. The series follows Tracy Beaker working in her former care home, Elmtree House.
The series is a spin-off to The Story of Tracy Beaker, which showed Tracy growing up in the care home. The series ended in December 2005.
A spin-off show entitled The Dumping Ground, was created, showing the care home after Tracy's departure and purely following the children's life at the care home. The show has recently aired its ninth series, with a tenth series coming soon.
Plot
When author Tracy Beaker is arrested for using her adoptive mother Cam's credit card to publish her autobiography, Tracy seeks refuge at the Elmtree House, a care home nicknamed "The Dumping Ground" where she used to live as a child.
Episodes
Series | Episodes | Originally Aired | |
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1 | 13 | 8th January 2010 to 26th March 2010 | |
2 | 13 | 7th January 2011 to 25th March 2011 | |
3 | 13 | 10th January 2012 to 23rd March 2012 |
Main Characters
- Tracy Beaker
- Mike Milligan
- Gina Conway
- Harry Jones
- Lily Kettle
- Poppy Kettle
- Rosie Kettle
- Carmen Howle
- Sapphire Fox
- Gus Carmichael
- Tee Taylor
- Johnny Taylor
- Frank Matthews
- Toby Coleman
- Liam O'Donovan
- Elektra Perkins
- Tyler Lewis
- Rick Barber
- Jody Jackson
Recurring Characters
- Rob
- Seth
- Dennis Stockle
Filming Location
Cast
- To view the full list of cast members in Tracy Beaker Returns see: Category:Cast
- To view the full list of characters in Series 1 of Tracy Beaker Returns see: Category:TBR Series 1 Characters
- To view the full list of characters in Series 2 of Tracy Beaker Returns see: Category:TBR Series 2 Characters
- To view the full list of characters in Series 3 of Tracy Beaker Returns see: Category:TBR Series 3 Characters
Reception
Awards and Nominations
Ceremony | Award | Nominee | Result |
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2010 Children's BAFTA Awards | BAFTA Kids' Vote Television | Tracy Beaker Returns | Nominated |
Children's Drama | Won | ||
Children's Performer | Dani Harmer | Nominated | |
Richard Wisker | |||
2011 Children's BAFTA Awards | BAFTA Kids' Vote Television | Tracy Beaker Returns | |
2011 Royal Television Awards | Children's Drama | Won | |
2012 Children's BAFTA Awards | BAFTA Kids' Vote Television | Nominated | |
Children's Drama | |||
Children's Writer | Elly Brewer |