List of The Story of Tracy Beaker (franchise) characters facts for kids

The Tracy Beaker shows are a super popular series from CBBC! They tell the stories of young people living in children's homes. The main character, Tracy Beaker, is played by Dani Harmer. She's been in most of the shows!

Another important character is Mike Milligan, played by Connor Byrne. He's been in the shows for a really long time, appearing in many series across three of the four main shows. The whole Tracy Beaker story has been on TV for over fourteen years!

Meet the Characters of The Story of Tracy Beaker

This is where it all began! The Story of Tracy Beaker introduced us to many memorable characters living at the Dumping Ground, a children's home.

Main Characters from the Start

• Tracy Beaker (played by Dani Harmer): Tracy is the star of the show! She's a feisty and imaginative girl who dreams of being adopted by her mum. She often gets into trouble but has a good heart.
• Michael 'Mike' Milligan (played by Connor Byrne): Mike is one of the kind care workers at the Dumping Ground. He tries his best to help the kids and often acts like a father figure to them.
• Camilla 'Cam' Lawson (played by Lisa Coleman): Cam is a writer who becomes Tracy's foster mother. She's caring and patient, and she tries to give Tracy a stable home.
• Elaine "the Pain" Boyak (played by Nisha Nayar): Elaine is another care worker. She's very strict and often clashes with Tracy, earning her the nickname "Elaine the Pain."
• Norman 'Duke' Ellington (played by Clive Rowe): Duke is the cook at the Dumping Ground. He's friendly and always ready with a snack or a kind word for the children.
• Justine Littlewood (played by Montanna Thompson): Justine is Tracy's best friend and sometimes her rival. They have a complicated friendship, full of ups and downs.
• Louise Govern (played by Chelsie Padley): Louise is one of the younger girls at the Dumping Ground. She's often seen with Tracy and Justine.
• Ben Batamabuze (played by Luke Youngblood): Ben is a quiet and thoughtful boy who lives at the Dumping Ground. He's one of Tracy's friends.

Other Important Characters Introduced Later

• Carly Beaker (played by Annette Bentley, then Ruth Gemmell): Carly is Tracy's mum. Tracy often talks about her and hopes she will come back for her.
• Bradley 'Bouncer' Plakova (played by Ben Hanson): Bouncer is a kind and gentle boy who is often seen with his brother, Lol.
• Lawrence 'Lol' Plakova (played by Ciaran Joyce): Lol is Bouncer's brother. He's a bit more mischievous than Bouncer.
• Liam 'Crash' Daniels (played by Darragh Mortell): Crash is a cool and sometimes rebellious boy who joins the Dumping Ground.
• Layla (played by Cara Readle): Layla is a sweet and friendly girl who becomes friends with Tracy and the others.
• Jackie Hopper (played by Abby Rakic-Platt): Jackie is a lively and energetic girl who joins the Dumping Ground later in the series.

Characters from Tracy Beaker Returns

This series sees Tracy Beaker return to the Dumping Ground, but this time as a care worker! New kids arrive, and some familiar faces also appear.

Returning Characters

• Tracy Beaker (played by Dani Harmer): Tracy is now an adult and works as a care worker at the Dumping Ground, trying to help the new generation of kids.
• Michael 'Mike' Milligan (played by Connor Byrne): Mike is still a dedicated care worker, guiding Tracy and the other staff.
• Camilla 'Cam' Lawson (played by Lisa Coleman): Cam continues to be a supportive figure in Tracy's life.
• Justine Littlewood (played by Montanna Thompson): Justine makes a guest appearance, showing how her life has changed since leaving the Dumping Ground.

New Characters Introduced in Tracy Beaker Returns

• Gina Conway (played by Kay Purcell): Gina is another care worker at the Dumping Ground. She's often seen working alongside Tracy and Mike.
• Carmen Howle (played by Amy-Leigh Hickman): Carmen is a stylish and confident girl who lives at the Dumping Ground. She loves fashion and being popular.
• Tee Taylor (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce): Tee is a kind and caring girl, often looking out for her younger brother, Johnny.
• Johnny Taylor (played by Joe Maw): Johnny is Tee's younger brother. He's a bit mischievous and sometimes gets into trouble.
• Harry Jones (played by Philip Graham Scott): Harry is a sweet and sensitive boy who is often quiet but observant.
• Frank Matthews (played by Chris Slater): Frank is a fun-loving boy who enjoys playing pranks and making people laugh.
• Gus Carmichael (played by Noah Marullo): Gus is a very intelligent boy who loves facts and figures.
• Sapphire Fox (played by Saffron Coomber): Sapphire is a strong and independent girl who isn't afraid to speak her mind.
• Liam O'Donovan (played by Richard Wisker): Liam is a charming and sometimes cheeky boy who is good at getting what he wants.
• Lily Kettle (played by Jessie Williams): Lily is the oldest of the Kettle siblings. She's responsible and tries to care for her younger sisters.
• Mandy 'Elektra' Perkins (played by Jessica Revell): Elektra is a dramatic and artistic girl who loves to perform.
• Tyler Lewis (played by Miles Butler-Hughton): Tyler is a cool and sporty boy who loves football.
• Ricardo 'Rick' Barber (played by Daniel Pearson): Rick is a friendly and easygoing boy.
• Jody Jackson (played by Kia Pegg): Jody is a tough but caring girl who has a strong sense of loyalty.

Characters from The Dumping Ground

The Dumping Ground continues the story of the children's home, with many characters moving between shows and new ones arriving.

Returning Characters from Previous Shows

• Michael 'Mike' Milligan (played by Connor Byrne): Mike remains a central care worker, providing support and guidance to the young people.
• Tracy Beaker (played by Dani Harmer): Tracy makes a special guest appearance in one series, showing she still cares about the Dumping Ground.
• Carmen Howle (played by Amy-Leigh Hickman): Carmen continues her journey, facing new challenges and growing up.
• Tee Taylor (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce): Tee is still a kind and supportive friend to the other kids.
• Johnny Taylor (played by Joe Maw): Johnny continues to be a lively and sometimes troublesome character.
• Harry Jones (played by Philip Graham Scott): Harry remains a gentle presence at the Dumping Ground.
• Frank Matthews (played by Chris Slater): Frank makes guest appearances, showing how his life has progressed.
• Lily Kettle (played by Jessie Williams): Lily continues to be a caring figure, especially for her sisters.
• Mandy 'Elektra' Perkins (played by Jessica Revell): Elektra also makes guest appearances, bringing her unique flair.
• Tyler Lewis (played by Miles Butler-Hughton): Tyler is a long-standing character, growing up at the Dumping Ground.
• Ricardo 'Rick' Barber (played by Daniel Pearson): Rick continues his story in the early series.
• Jody Jackson (played by Kia Pegg): Jody becomes one of the longest-serving characters, showing her resilience and growth.
• Liam O'Donovan (played by Richard Wisker): Liam returns for guest appearances, catching up with old friends.

New Characters Introduced in The Dumping Ground

• Faith Davis (played by Leanne Dunstan): Faith is a strong and independent girl who often looks out for others.
• Floss Guppy (played by Sarah Rayson): Floss is a very young and sweet girl who is full of energy and curiosity. She's one of the longest-running characters in this series.
• Anthony 'Mo' Michaels (played by Reece Buttery): Mo is a clever and sometimes mischievous boy who loves science and inventing things.
• May-Li Wang (played by Stacy Liu): May-Li is a dedicated and caring care worker who joins the team at the Dumping Ground.
• Bailey Wharton (played by Kasey McKellar): Bailey is a sporty and competitive boy who loves to play football.
• Kazima Tako (played by Akuc Bol): Kazima is a kind and thoughtful girl who comes from a different country and is learning to adapt.
• Ryan Reeves (played by Lewis Hamilton): Ryan is a confident and sometimes arrogant boy who can be a bit of a troublemaker.
• Billie Trent (played by Gwen Currant) and Toni Trent (played by Nelly Currant): These twin sisters are often seen together and have a close bond.
• Finn McLaine (played by Ruben Reuter): Finn is a friendly and artistic boy who is deaf and uses sign language to communicate.
• Sasha Bellman (played by Annabelle Davis): Sasha is a determined and passionate girl who cares deeply about her family.
• Dexter Bellman (played by Alexander Aze): Dexter is Sasha's brother, and he's often seen trying to make sense of things around him.
• Chloe Reeves (played by Hannah Moncur): Chloe is Ryan's younger sister. She's often trying to keep her brother out of trouble.
• Joseph Stubbs (played by Yousef Naseer): Joseph is a kind and gentle boy who loves to read.
• Archibald 'Archie' Able (played by Jethro Baliba): Archie is a cheerful and optimistic boy.
• Courtney 'Candi-Rose' (played by Carma Hylton): Candi-Rose is a bubbly and dramatic girl who loves to be the center of attention.
• Alex Walker (played by Connor Lawson): Alex is a thoughtful and sensitive boy who sometimes struggles to express himself.
• Tazmin 'Taz' De Souza (played by Jasmine Uson): Taz is a lively and energetic girl who loves to dance.
• Charlotte 'Charlie' Morris (played by Emily Burnett): Charlie is a confident and outspoken girl who isn't afraid to stand up for herself.
• Noah 'Bird' Wallis (played by Leo James) and Jacob 'Jay' Wallis (played by Cole Wealleans-Watts): These brothers arrive together and often support each other.
• Sid Khan (played by Josh Sangha): Sid is a friendly and helpful boy.
• Rebecca 'Bec' Hyde (played by Ava Potter): Bec is a strong and independent girl.
• Katy White (played by Anya Cooke): Katy is a kind and artistic girl.
• Max Riley (played by Jed Jefferson): Max is a fun-loving boy who enjoys playing games.
• Clementine "Clem" Stephens (played by Halle Cassell): Clem is a new arrival who is trying to find her place.
• Kyle Lavan (played by Freddy Smith): Kyle is a confident and sometimes cheeky boy.
• Doreen Abedayo (played by Andrea Hall): Doreen is a new care worker at the Dumping Ground.
• Ben (played by William Wyn Davies): Ben is one of the newer residents.
• Sabrina Moxley (played by Florrie Wilkinson): Sabrina is a new girl at the Dumping Ground.
• Hugo Little (played by Hugo Nash): Hugo is a young boy who joins the home.
• Bonnie Vasiliou (played by Lara Mehmet) and Fraser Vasiliou (played by Massimo Cull): These siblings arrive together.
• Wes Oldfield (played by Owen Phillips): Wes is a new resident.
• Izzy Musonda (played by Zanele Nyoni): Izzy is a new girl at the Dumping Ground.
• Dita Okomo (played by Kayleen Ngeuma): Dita is one of the newest residents.

Characters from My Mum Tracy Beaker

This series focuses on Tracy Beaker as a mum, living with her own daughter!

Returning Characters

• Tracy Beaker (played by Dani Harmer): Tracy is now a single mum, trying to make a good life for her daughter, Jess.
• Camilla 'Cam' Lawson (played by Lisa Coleman): Cam is still a very important person in Tracy's life, offering support and love.
• Justine Littlewood (played by Montanna Thompson): Justine makes a return, showing her grown-up life and her continued connection with Tracy.
• Carly Beaker (played by Ruth Gemmell): Tracy's mum also appears, adding to the family story.
• Peter Ingham (played by Jim English): Peter, an old friend from the Dumping Ground, makes a guest appearance.

New Characters Introduced in My Mum Tracy Beaker

• Jessica 'Jess' Beaker (played by Emma Maggie Davies): Jess is Tracy's daughter. She's a sweet and caring girl who loves her mum very much.
• Sean Godfrey (played by Jordan Duvigneau): Sean is Tracy's boyfriend in this series.
• Tyrone (played by Noah Leacock): Tyrone is one of Jess's friends.
• Miss Mary Oliver (played by Danielle Henry): Miss Oliver is Jess's teacher.

Characters from The Beaker Girls

This series continues the story of Tracy and Jess, exploring their lives and new adventures.

Returning Characters

• Tracy Beaker (played by Dani Harmer): Tracy continues to navigate life as a mum, facing new challenges and joys.
• Jessica 'Jess' Beaker (played by Emma Maggie Davies): Jess is growing up and dealing with her own friendships and school life.
• Camilla "Cam" Lawson (played by Lisa Coleman): Cam remains a supportive and loving presence for Tracy and Jess.
• Justine Littlewood (played by Montanna Thompson): Justine continues to be a part of Tracy's life, sometimes as a friend, sometimes as a rival.
• Peter Ingham (played by Wim Snape): Peter, an old friend, plays a more significant role in this series.
• Elaine "the Pain" Boyak (played by Nisha Nayar): Elaine makes a guest appearance, bringing back memories from the past.
• Michael "Mike" Milligan (played by Connor Byrne): Mike also makes a guest appearance, showing his lasting connection to Tracy.
• Tyrone (played by Noah Leacock): Tyrone continues to be Jess's friend.
• Miss Mary Oliver (played by Danielle Henry): Miss Oliver is still involved in Jess's school life.

New Characters Introduced in The Beaker Girls

• Florence "Flo" Garland (played by Alibe Parsons): Flo is a new and important character who becomes a part of Tracy and Jess's lives.
• Jordan Whitely (played by Chi-Megan Ennis-McLean): Jordan is one of Jess's new friends.
• Patience Price (played by Daisey Hamilton): Patience is another new friend for Jess.
• Mrs Cook (played by Emma Handy): Mrs Cook is a recurring character in the series.
• Si Rajani-Martin (played by Simon Lipkin): Si is a new character who becomes involved in Tracy and Jess's lives.
• Priya Rajani-Martin (played by Taj Kandula), Asha Rajani-Martin (played by Diya Sohi), and Ajay Rajani-Martin (played by Tarun Sivakanesh): These are members of the Rajani-Martin family.
• Seren (played by Mersey Moore): Seren is a new character in the series.
• Moses Price (played by Buddy Skelton): Moses is a new character, possibly related to Patience.

See also

• List of The Story of Tracy Beaker characters
• List of Tracy Beaker Returns characters
• List of The Dumping Ground characters