Tracy Beaker Returns
| Tracy Beaker Returns | |
|---|---|
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Series intertitle | |
| Genre | Children's Drama |
| Created by | Jacqueline Wilson, and Tracy Beaker Productions Ltd |
| Starring | Current Cast |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Josephine Ward |
| Producer(s) | Gina Cronk |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network |
CBBC BBC HD (2013) CBBC HD |
| Picture format | 576i |
| Original release | 8 January 2010 – 23 March 2012 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002–06) |
| Followed by | The Dumping Ground[1] (2013–) |
| Related shows | Tracy Beaker Survival Files (2011–12) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Tracy Beaker Returns is a BAFTA-winning British children's television series, which premiered on 8 January 2010 on CBBC, CBBC HD and BBC HD (2013). Based upon the novels by Jacqueline Wilson, it is the spin-off series to The Story of Tracy Beaker. The series stars Dani Harmer as protagonist Tracy Beaker. The third and final series ended on 23 March 2012, a spin-off entitled The Dumping Ground started airing on 4 January 2013.[1]
Premise
When Author Tracy Beaker is arrested for using her Foster Mother, 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 The Manager, Mike for a job. As Mike is short-staffed, he agrees to hire her as an assistant care worker since she knows so much about life in care. Tracy then uses her background as a former child in care to become fully involved in the lives of those of whom she is now in charge.
Episodes
Cast and characters
Main characters
| Character | Actor | Duration | Number of Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Beaker | Dani Harmer | 2010-2012 | 39 |
| Mike Milligan | Connor Byrne | ||
| Carmen Howle | Amy-Leigh Hickman | ||
| Tee Taylor | Mia Mckenna-Bruce | ||
| Harry Jones | Philip Graham Scott | ||
| Johnny Taylor | Joe Maw | ||
| Frank Matthews | Christopher-John Slater | ||
| Gina Conway | Kay Purcell | ||
| Gus Carmichael | Noah Marullo | 38 | |
| Sapphire Fox | Saffron Coomber | 36 | |
| Liam O'Donovan | Richard Wisker | 30 | |
| Lily Kettle | Jessie Williams | 28 | |
| Toby Coleman | John Bell | 2010-2011 | 25 |
| Mandy 'Elektra' Perkins | Jessica Revell | 2011-2012 | 21 |
| Tyler Lewis | Miles Butler-Hughton | 2012 | 13 |
| Rick Barber | Daniel Pearson | 10 | |
| Jody Jackson | Kia Pegg | 3 | |
Guest and recurring characters
| Character | Actor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riff Fox | Jordan Hill | Series 1 |
| Terrie | Tracy Ann Oberman | |
| Seth | Ashley Taylor-Rhys | Series 2-3 |
| Steve Kettle | Ben Cartwright | |
| Lizanne | Lauren Mote | Series 3 |
| Kitty | Eleni Foskett | |
| Dennis Stockle | James Gaddas | |
| Shadow | Connie | |
| Justine Littlewood | Montanna Thompson | |
| Matt Perry | Chris Robson | Series 1-3 |
| Cam Lawson | Lisa Coleman | |
| Rob | Neil Armstrong | |
| Christie Perry | Vicky Hall | |
| Poppy Kettle | Katie Anderson | |
| Rosie Kettle | Millie Redfearn | |
| Claudia Colling |
Ratings
| Series | Episode No. | Airdate | Total Viewers | Series Average | CBBC Weekly Ranking | BBC iPlayer requests[lower-alpha 1] | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 8 January 2010 | 828,000 | 547,000 | 1 | 565,000 | [3] |
| 2 | |||||||
| 3 | 15 January 2010 | 699,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 4 | 22 January 2010 | 564,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 5 | 29 January 2010 | 594,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 6 | 5 February 2010 | 485,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 7 | 12 February 2010 | 550,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 8 | 19 February 2010 | 432,000 | 2 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 9 | 26 February 2010 | 423,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 10 | 5 March 2010 | 503,000 | 1 | 324,000 | [4] | ||
| 11 | 12 March 2010 | 512,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 12 | 19 March 2010 | 447,000 | 2 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 13 | 26 March 2010 | 524,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 2 | 1 | 7 January 2011 | 548,000 | 519,000 | 1 | 451,000 | [5] |
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| 3 | 14 January 2011 | 426,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 4 | 21 January 2011 | 374,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 5 | 28 January 2011 | 482,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 6 | 4 February 2011 | 498,000 | 1 | 636,000 | [6] | ||
| 7 | 11 February 2011 | 567,000 | 1 | 580,000 | [7] | ||
| 8 | 18 February 2011 | 583,000 | 1 | 477,000 | [8] | ||
| 9 | 25 February 2011 | 623,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 10 | 4 March 2011 | 611,000 | 1 | 556,000 | [9] | ||
| 11 | 11 March 2011 | 596,000 | 1 | 625,000 | [10] | ||
| 12 | 18 March 2011 | 463,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 13 | 25 March 2011 | 453,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 3 | 1 | 6 January 2012 | 856,000 | 727,000 | 1 | 756,000 | [11] |
| 2 | |||||||
| 3 | 13 January 2012 | 874,000 | 1 | 688,000 | [12] | ||
| 4 | 20 January 2012 | 856,000 | 1 | 612,000 | [13] | ||
| 5 | 27 January 2012 | 748,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 6 | 3 February 2012 | 781,000 | 1 | 831,000 | [14] | ||
| 7 | 10 February 2012 | 704,000 | 1 | 980,000 | [15] | ||
| 8 | 17 February 2012 | 646,000 | 1 | 730,000 | [16] | ||
| 9 | 24 February 2012 | 631,000 | 1 | 676,000 | [17] | ||
| 10 | 2 March 2012 | 608,000 | 1 | 802,000 | [18] | ||
| 11 | 9 March 2012 | 728,000 | 1 | 723,000 | [19] | ||
| 12 | 16 March 2012 | 631,000 | 1 | 596,000 | [20] | ||
| 13 | 23 March 2012 | 659,000 | 1 | 607,000 | [21] |
Development and production
In March 2009, the BBC announced the new 13-part series under the working title Beaker's Back!.[22] The series was filmed in the old La Sagesse school in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne in the summer of 2009, and directed by Neasa Hardiman, Craig Lines and Michael Davies.[23]
In February 2010, it was announced that Tracy Beaker Returns would be renewed for a second series to air in 2011.[24] Filming took place throughout summer and autumn of 2010 and premiered on 7 January 2011.
It was announced on 12 March 2011 that a third series has been commissioned to be filmed entirely in the North East.[25] The third series later premiered on 6 January 2012.
A spin-off series has been commissioned by the CBBC, titled The Dumping Ground and started airing on 4 January 2013.[1]
Awards and nominations
It won Children's BAFTA on 28 November 2010 for best drama. On the same night, Dani Harmer and Richard Wisker received nominations in the performer category.[26] It also won a Royal Television Award in 2011, in the Children's Drama Category.
| Ceremony | Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Children's BAFTA Awards] | BAFTA Kids' Vote Television | Tracy Beaker Returns | Nominated |
| 2010 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Drama | Tracy Beaker Returns | Won |
| 2010 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Performer | Dani Harmer | Nominated |
| 2010 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Performer | Richard Wisker | Nominated |
| 2011 Children's BAFTA Awards | BAFTA Kids' Vote Television | Tracy Beaker Returns | Nominated |
| 2011 Royal Television Awards | Children's Drama | Tracy Beaker Returns | Won |
| 2012 Children's BAFTA Awards | BAFTA Kids' Vote Television | Tracy Beaker Returns | Nominated |
| 2012 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Drama | Tracy Beaker Returns | Nominated |
| 2012 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Writer | Elly Brewer | Nominated |
Notes
- ↑ Up to the end of the relevant month
References
- 1 2 3 Damian Kavanagh, Controller CBBC (21 March 2012). "Media Centre - cbbc commissions the dumping ground". BBC. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ↑ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Barb.co.uk. 29 July 2012. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/Publicity_pack_January_10.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/BBC_iPlayer_Publicity_pack_March_2010.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/bbc_iplayer_performance_jan_2011.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/BBC_iPlayer_performance_monthly_1102_FINAL.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/BBC_iPlayer_performance_monthly_1102_FINAL.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/BBC_iPlayer_performance_monthly_1102_FINAL.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/BBC_iPlayer_performance_monthly_march_final.pdf
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/img/BBC_iPlayer_performance_monthly_march_final.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/iplayer/iplayer-performance-april12.pdf
- ↑ "CBBC orders up more original drama for children as Tracy Beaker returns to the BBC in 2010". BBC Press Office (BBC). 26 March 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2010
- ↑ "Tyneside retu10". 2 October 2009.
- ↑ 10/02_february/28/beaker.shtml "Tracy Beaker returns as CBBC commissions more drama from the North East, plus a Newsround special on living in foster care" Check
|url=value (help). BBC Press Office. BBC. Retrieved 15 March 2010. - ↑ "Press Office - Tracy Beaker returns to the North East". BBC. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Tracy Beaker Returns wins a Bafta". screenterrior. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
External links
- Tracy Beaker- CBBC at BBC Online
- Tracy Beaker at BBC Programmes
- Tracy Beaker Returns at the Internet Movie Database
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