The Story of Tracy Beaker (TV series)

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Title Board Series 5
Created by Jacqueline Wilson (Books)
Starring

Dani Harmer
Montanna Thompson
Lisa Coleman
Nisha Nayar

For more information, see List of Tracy Beaker series characters.
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 120 + 5 specials (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Cas Lester (2002–03)
Jane Dauncey (2004–05)
Josephine Ward (2006–07)
Producer(s) Jane Dauncey (2002–03)
Mia Jupp (2004–05)
Jane Steventon (2006–07)
Running time 14 minutes (regular episode)
69 minutes (Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me)
30 minutes (Parties With Pudsey)
Production company(s) Entertainment Rights
BBC
Release
Original network CBBC
CBBC HD
Original release 8 January 2002 – 9 December 2005
Chronology
Followed by Tracy Beaker Returns (2010–12)
Related shows Tracy Beaker Survival Files (2011–12)
The Dumping Ground (2013–)
The Dumping Ground Survival Files (2014)

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 2007 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

Episodes

The pilot episode aired on 8 January 2002 and the series finale aired on 9 December 2005. The show spanned a total of five series with 120 episodes in total. BOG OFF JUSTINE LITTLEBRAIN Series 1 introduces the characters and feel of the show. In "Tracy Returns", Tracy moves back into the Dumping Ground. Three episodes in Series 1 form the basis of the show and make the format and atmosphere easy to understand, "Sneaking in Ben" shows Tracy's friendships, "The Truth Is Revealed" shows Tracy's way of thinking and "Friend" shows Tracy's way of understanding things. Series 1 also sees the introduction of characters such as Duke, Mike, Louise, Zac, Ryan and Ben.

Synopsis

The story takes place in Britain, in a children's residential care home, narrated by its lead, Tracy Beaker. In the first three series, Tracy lives at the care home and the stories revolve around her desire to leave the home, nicknamed 'The Dumping Ground' by its residents.

After series three, the feature length "The Movie of Me" depicts Tracy meeting author Cam Lawson, who becomes Tracy's foster mother at the start of series four. The focus of the programme then shifts slightly because the plots often centre on Cam and Tracy's relationship. Back at the care home, existing characters such as Jackie, Crash, Lol and Bouncer have taken over Tracy's narrative role. With the fostering of Tracy's worst enemy, Justine Littlewood, the Wellards are introduced to 'The Dumping Ground' – Roxy, Rio and Chantal, are a trio of tough nut siblings who are the bane of every care worker's existence.

Tracy's role is reduced further in the final, fifth, series, making her first appearance in episode 4. The main narrative to start this series is Justine's, as she has been returned to the 'Dumping Ground'. When Tracy does appear, she moves back into the children's home because she is not happy with Cam's new boyfriend, Gary. Gary and Cam marry and Tracy accepts their relationship, Gary and Cam decide to adopt Tracy full-time. This ends the original series.

Production

The entire five series run of TSOTB was filmed in 3 different houses in Wales. In 2010, the sequel series Tracy Beaker Returns (TBR) was filmed in 2 houses in Newcastle. In 2013, the second Newcastle house was used in the second sequel series, The Dumping Ground.

The three care homes in TSOTB were called Stowey House (series 1–3; though a different building was used in series 2 and 3), Cliffside (series 4) and Elm Tree (series 5). On its 2010 return in TBR, Elm Tree House was the prominent name for the care home and has remained since.

In an episode of TBR, Tracy suggests the care home has always been Elm Tree House. She shows the kids a hidden video with archive footage of TSOTB within, and also knew where it was, despite it being called Elm Tree instead of Cliffside (like it was when she left) in episode one of TBR. No reference was made of differences in the interior and exterior of the care home, and how Tracy seemed to know her way around. In the final episode of TBR, Tracy sits in a window at the bottom of the staircase and Mike says he remembers when she used to sit there years ago waiting for her Mum. The window she used to sit in was either in the dining room (now in the kitchen), the staircase (which no longer has a landing) or the living room or den.

Cast

For more information, see List of Tracy Beaker series characters.

Main characters

Character Actor/Actress Duration Year(s)
Tracy BeakerDani HarmerSeries 1–5 (Recurring Series 4–5) Series 1–3 (Tracy Beaker Returns)2002–2005; 2010-2012
Camilla 'Cam' LawsonLisa ColemanSeries 1–5, Series 1–3 (Tracy Beaker Returns)2002–2005; 2010-2012
Justine LittlewoodMontanna ThompsonSeries 1–3, 5, 4 (Guest), Series 3 (Tracy Beaker Returns; Guest)2002–2005; 2012
Elaine 'The Pain' BoyakNisha NayarSeries 1–52002–2005
Norman 'Duke' EllingtonClive RoweSeries 1–42002–2005
Louise GovernChelsie PadleySeries 1–3 (Recurring Series 3)2002–2004
Adele AzupadiRochelle GaddSeries 1–22002–2003
Mike MilliganConnor ByrneSeries 1, 5, Series 1–3 (Tracy Beaker Returns), Series 1– (The Dumping Ground)2002, 2005, 2010–Present
Jenny Ruth EdwardsSharlene WhyteSeries 1–22002–2003
Peter InghamJoe StarrsSeries 12002
Ryan MatthewsSonny MuslimSeries 12002
Zac MatthewsJay HanerSeries 12002
MaxyJerome HolderSeries 12002
Amber HearstAlicia HooperSeries 22003
Bradley 'Bouncer' PlakovaBen HansonSeries 2–5 (Recurring Series 5)2003–2005
Lawrence 'Lol' PlakovaCiaran JoyceSeries 2–52003–2005
Nathan JonesJames CartwrightSeries 2–32003–2004
DollyChloe Hibbert-WatersSeries 2–32003
Liam 'Crash'Darragh MortellSeries 3–52003–2005
Shelley AppletonNicola ReynoldsSeries 3, 52003–2004, 2005
Michael GriceWilliam TomlinSeries 32003–2004
Jackie HopperAbby Rakic PlattSeries 3–52003–2005
Marco MaloneyJack EdwardsSeries 3–52003–2005
HayleyKristal LauSeries 3–42003–2004
LaylaCara ReadleSeries 3–52003–2005
WilsonOliver Llewellyn JenkinsSeries 32004
Chantal WellardDeepal ParmarSeries 4–52004–2005
Rio WellardCraig RobertsSeries 4–52004–2005
Roxy WellardSophie BorjaSeries 4–52004–2005
Sean "Wolfie"Felix DrakeSeries 4–52005
Sid RooneyVincenzo PellegrinoSeries 42004-2005
Rebecca ChalmersGeorgina HagenSeries 52005
MillyHolly GibbsSeries 52005
AliceOlivia GrantSeries 52005

Other characters/Guest Care Workers

Character Actor/Actress Duration Year(s)
Ben BatambuzeLuke YoungbloodSeries 1–22002–2004
Steve LittlewoodStephen Crossley/Morgan HopkinsSeries 1–3, 52002–2005, 2005
LeahLouisa Milwood HaighSeries 12003
Carrie LittlewoodCaroline Bunce/Kathrin DimekySeries 2–3, 52003–2005, 2005
Mrs Batambuze (Ben's Mum)Natasha WilliamsSeries 1–22002–2003
Miss SharpYsobel GonzalezSeries 12002
Jasper BatambuzeDeclan WilsonSeries 22003
Kate BatambuzeTracy WilliamsSeries 22003
Grandpa Jack HopperHowell EvansSeries 3–42004–2005
JakeRyan NelsonSeries 32004
TomMatt ZarbSeries 32004
Carly BeakerRuth GemmellMovie2004
Freddy MercerRam John HolderSeries 4–52005
Constance CarltonChristine WinterSeries 42005
John LittlewoodAdam SkiltonSeries 52005
GaryGeorge McAllisterSeries 52005

DVD releases

The Story of Tracy Beaker has been released on DVD in the UK.

DVD Title No. of Disc(s) Year No. of Episodes DVD release
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
Tracy Beaker – Best of Me – Series One 1 2002 6 6 February 2006[1]
Tracy Beaker – More of Me – Series Two 1 2003 6 22 May 2006[2]
Tracy Beaker – Starring Me – Series Three 1 2004 6 2 October 2006[3]
Tracy Beaker – Totally Me – Series Four 1 2004 6 26 March 2007[4]
Tracy Beaker – Farewell from Me – Series Five 1 2005–2006 12 7 January 2008[5]
Tracy Beaker – The Boxset of Me (Also Includes Movie of Me) 6 2002–2005 60 (12 episodes per series) 11 February 2008[6]
Tracy Beaker – The Movie of Me 1 2004 N/A 25 July 2005[7]

Awards and nominations

CeremonyAwardNomineeResult
2002 Children's BAFTA AwardsChildren's DramaThe Story of Tracy BeakerNominated
2003 Children's BAFTA AwardsChildren's DramaThe Story of Tracy BeakerNominated
2003 Children's BAFTA AwardsChildren's WriterMary MorrisNominated
2004 Children's BAFTA AwardsChildren's DramaTracy Beaker: The Movie of MeNominated
2004 Children's BAFTA AwardsChildren's Writer – Adapted InMary MorrisNominated
2004 Royal Television AwardsChildren's AwardTracy Beaker: The Movie of MeWon
2005 Children's BAFTA AwardsChildren's DramaThe Story of Tracy BeakerNominated

Ratings (CBBC Channel)

Series 1: 2002

Episode no.Total viewersCBBC weekly ranking
11 N/A
2161
3499,0001
4233,000 N/A
5278,0008
6315,0006
7221,000 N/A
84,2003
9 242,0004
10423,0001
11444,0001
12417,0001
13526,0001
14658,0006
15215,0003
16215 N/A
17145,000 N/A
1810,000 N/A
19815,0001
20234,00010
21415,00010
22615,0001
23522,0001
242,100,0009
252,900,0005
264,200,0001

Series 2: 2003

Episode no.Total viewersCBBC weekly ranking
1567,0001
2363,0001
3499,0001
4925,0001
5616,0001
6415,0006
7231,0009
8361,0003
9 219,0004
10423,0001
11444,0001
12417,0001
13526,0001
14658,0006
15215,0003
16215,000 N/A
17135,000 N/A
185312
19699,0001
2023,00 N/A
21775,00010
22395,0001
23622,0001
24995,0001
25395,0001
261,580,0001

Series 3: 2003–2004

Episode no.Total viewersCBBC weekly ranking
1519,0001
2716,0001
3422,0001
4513,0001
5689,0001
6389,0001
7458,0001
8684,0001
9 409,0001
10399,0001
11528,0001
12590,0001
13326,0001
14318,0003
15245,00010
16108,000 N/A
17745,0001
18862,0001
19996,0001
20914,0001
21285,0004
22171,000 N/A
23011,000 N/A
24285,000 N/A
25305,0008
26491,0002

Series 4: 2004–2005

Episode no.Total viewersCBBC weekly ranking
1299,000 N/A
2216,000 N/A
3312,0006
4355,0003
5924,0001
6909,0001
7958,0001
8922,0001
9 925,0001
10999,0001
11861,0001
12475,0003
13138,000 N/A
14723,0001
15993,0001
16108,000 N/A
17745,0001
18862,0001
19996,0001
20914,0001
21311,0002
22898,0001

Series 5: 2005

Episode no.Total viewersCBBC weekly ranking
1387,0001
2634,0001
3365,0002
4210,0005
5333,00010
6200,000 N/A
7777,0001
8531,0001
9 900,0001
10322,0009
11866,0001
12215,00010
13138,000 N/A
14989,0001
15993,0001
16972,0001
17956,0001
18905,0001
19990,0001
205,999,0001

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