Tracy Beaker Survival Files

Tracy Beaker Survival Files

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Genre Children
Comedy-drama
Created by Neasa Hardiman
Starring Dani Harmer
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 13[1]
Production
Producer(s) John Piper
Running time 30 minutes
Release
Original network CBBC
Original release 16 December 2011 (2011-12-16) – 6 January 2012 (2012-01-06)
Chronology
Followed by The Dumping Ground Survival Files
Related shows The Story of Tracy Beaker
Tracy Beaker Returns
The Dumping Ground
External links
Website

The Tracy Beaker Survival Files was a CBBC miniseries where Tracy Beaker, portrayed by Dani Harmer, gives advice on falling out with mates, romance, keeping secrets and much more through her video blog. Only clips of series 1 and 2 of Tracy Beaker Returns were shown and various clips from The Story of Tracy Beaker.

The series begins with Tracy's advice on falling out. The kids in the Dumping Ground give their opinions, as well as the care-workers, Mike and Gina, who cast an adult perspective over the situations.

The show was filmed concurrently with Tracy Beaker Returns Series 3. The writer was Emma Reeves and the director was Pip Banyard.

Credited characters

Character Portrayed by Overview
Tracy Beaker Dani HarmerShe is the presenter and is in every episode. She is also in a lot of the clips.
Sapphire Saffron CoomberGives her opinion on some of the things Tracy talks about. She is in episodes 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Carmen Amy-Leigh HickmanShe gives her opinion on some of Tracy's points. She is in episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 12.
Tee Mia McKenna-BruceShe gives her opinion and answers some of Tracy's questions. She is in episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
Johnny Joe MawHe gives his opinion on what Tracy says and answers her questions. He is in episodes 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8.
Harry Philip Graham ScottHe gives his opinion and answers Tracy's questions. He is only in episode 1.
Mike Connor ByrneMike gives his view on things Tracy says but he is able to say more as he knew Tracy when she was young and is able to talk about things from her past (The Story of Tracy Beaker). He is in episodes 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Gina Kay PurcellGina gives her views from an adult's perspective, which is often very different from the kids' views. She is in episodes 2,3,4,5,6 and 13.
Gus Noah MarulloGus gives a very direct view on everything. He is in episodes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Elektra Jessica RevellElektra can be quite moody so often Tracy doesn't get much out of her.
Lily Jessie WilliamsLily gives her views and answers Tracy's questions, often she includes her two sisters, Poppy and Rosie, in her comments. She is in episodes 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 12.
Liam Richard WiskerLiam, having been in care all his life, gives fairly frank opinions. He is in episodes 2,3,4 and 7.
Cam Lisa ColemanCam has known Tracy from when she was 10 and has been through the thick and thin with her so she is able to comment about her past as well as her present and being an adult she has gone through it all herself already. (The Story of Tracy Beaker) She is only in episode 1 and 6.
Frank Chris SlaterFrank is only shown in some clips due to his cerebral palsy.

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Falling Out"TBATBA16 December 2011 (2011-12-16)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Sparks can fly when friends fall out or enemies can't get on. Tracy shares her advice.
2"Romance"TBATBA17 December 2011 (2011-12-17)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy tackles the strange and sometimes scary world of love and romance.
3"Persuasion"TBATBA18 December 2011 (2011-12-18)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. There are times when everyone needs to persuade people to see things their way. But there are many ways of going about it. What's the best way to get people to do what you want?
4"Anger"TBATBA19 December 2011 (2011-12-19)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy explores the topic of anger. What makes people see red? Should they let it all out when they get cross? And what happens when you get too good at not getting angry?
5"Fear"TBATBA20 December 2011 (2011-12-20)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy explores what makes people frightened, why some love a good scare, and how we can conquer our biggest fears.
6"Rules"TBATBA21 December 2011 (2011-12-21)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy knows more than most about rules and shares her experiences. What is the point of rules anyway? Are they made just to be broken?
7"Doing the Right Thing"TBATBA22 December 2011 (2011-12-22)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. How do people know when to do the right thing? Why is it sometimes hard to do the right thing even when you know you should? And what happens when you don't do the right thing?
8"Siblings"TBATBA23 December 2011 (2011-12-23)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy turns her attentions to siblings. When brothers and sisters fall out or get jealous it can be a nightmare. However, they are always there for each other, making their connection a special one.
9"Responsibility"TBATBA2 January 2012 (2012-01-02)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Being expected to think of others and set a good example can be tricky - but Tracy has plenty of helpful advice.
10"Lies"TBATBA3 January 2012 (2012-01-03)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy tackles the thorny question of lies. Why do people tell them? And is it ever OK not to tell the truth?
11"First Impressions"TBATBA4 January 2012 (2012-01-04)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy tackles first impressions. How much can you tell about people on first sight?
12"Secrets"TBATBA5 January 2012 (2012-01-05)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. Tracy has the lowdown on secrets. She shares her hard-earned wisdom on all the stuff people don't want others to know about.
13"Goodbyes"TBATBA6 January 2012 (2012-01-06)
Tracy Beaker shares advice for life. There comes a time in everyone's life when they must say goodbye. Tracy knows it can be tough and she shares what she has learned.

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