The Dumping Ground Survival Files facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Dumping Ground Survival Files |
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| Genre | Children Comedy-drama |
| Theme music composer | Jeremy Howlland-Smith |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
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| Producer(s) | John Piper Lis Steele |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 6 January 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Tracy Beaker Survival Files |
| Related shows | The Story of Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker Returns The Dumping Ground My Mum Tracy Beaker |
The Dumping Ground Survival Files is a fun TV show made by CBBC. It's a short series that helps you learn how to get by at The Dumping Ground. The show features characters from The Dumping Ground and Tracy Beaker Returns. They share tips and tricks, using old clips and new interviews. It's like a guide to surviving life in a children's home!
Series 3 of the show started on November 6, 2020. It came out at the same time as Series 8 of The Dumping Ground.
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Exploring The Dumping Ground Survival Files
All the Episodes: A Guide
The show is split into three different series. Each series has five episodes. They all give you great advice for life at "The Dumping Ground."
Series 1: Starting in 2014
This first series aired in early 2014. It had five episodes, each with a different theme.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Promises" | Pip Banyard | Emma Reeves | 6 January 2014 |
| 2 | "Being the Boss" | Pip Banyard | Emma Reeves | 7 January 2014 |
| 3 | "Revenge" | Pip Banyard | Emma Reeves | 8 January 2014 |
| 4 | "Truth" | Pip Banyard | Emma Reeves | 9 January 2014 |
| 5 | "Change" | Pip Banyard | Emma Reeves | 10 January 2014 |
Series 2: Later in 2014
The second series also came out in 2014. It continued to offer more survival tips.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Teamwork" | Pip Banyard | Julie Dixon | 8 December 2014 |
| 2 | "Challenges" | Pip Banyard | Julie Dixon | 9 December 2014 |
| 3 | "Coming Clean" | Pip Banyard | Julie Dixon | 10 December 2014 |
| 4 | "Big Decisions" | Pip Banyard | Julie Dixon | 11 December 2014 |
| 5 | "Second Chances" | Pip Banyard | Julie Dixon | 12 December 2014 |
Series 3: Premiering in 2020
The most recent series came out in 2020. It gave even more advice for the characters.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Secrets & Lies" | Rob Jenkinson | Jordan Barrett | 6 November 2020 |
| 2 | "Competitions" | Rob Jenkinson | Jordan Barrett | 13 November 2020 |
| 3 | "Romance & Relationships" | Rob Jenkinson | Jordan Barrett | 20 November 2020 |
| 4 | "Growing Up" | Rob Jenkinson | Jordan Barrett | 27 November 2020 |
| 5 | "Family" | Rob Jenkinson | Jordan Barrett | 4 December 2020 |
