The Story of Tracy Beaker (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Story of Tracy Beaker |
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| Created by | Jacqueline Wilson (Books) |
| Starring | List of Tracy Beaker series characters |
| Opening theme | "Someday" sung by Keisha White |
| No. of episodes | 120 + 5 specials (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Cas Lester (2002–2003) Jane Dauncey (2004–2005) Josephine Ward (2006–2007) |
| Producer(s) | Jane Dauncey (2002–2003) Mia Jupp (2004–2005) Jane Steventon (2006–2007) |
| Production location(s) | Ealing, London (Series 1) Cardiff, Wales (Series 2–5) |
| Running time | 14 minutes (regular episode) 69 minutes (Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me) 30 minutes (Parties With Pudsey) |
| Production company(s) | BBC |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
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| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 8 January 2002 – 9 December 2005 |
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| Followed by | Tracy Beaker Returns (2010–2012) The Dumping Ground (2012-) My Mum Tracy Beaker (2021–) |
| Related shows | Tracy Beaker Survival Files (2011–2012) The Dumping Ground Survival Files (2014) |
The Story of Tracy Beaker is a popular British TV show. It is based on the famous book by Jacqueline Wilson called The Story of Tracy Beaker. The show was on CBBC for five seasons, from 2002 to 2005. It also included a special long episode, Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me, shown in 2004. There were even interactive episodes for Children in Need. The catchy theme song, "Someday," was sung by Keisha White.
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Exploring the Episodes
The very first episode of The Story of Tracy Beaker aired on January 8, 2002. The final episode was shown on December 9, 2005. The show had a total of five seasons and 120 episodes.
Characters in Season 1
The first season introduced many characters from Jacqueline Wilson's books. These included Tracy (played by Dani Harmer) and her friends. Other characters were Justine (Montanna Thompson) and Louise (Chelsie Padley). We also met Peter Ingham (Joe Starrs) and staff members. These included Elaine Boyak (Nisha Nayar) and Jenny (Sharlene Whyte). Cam (Lisa Coleman) was also a key character.
Understanding Tracy's World
Three episodes in Season 1 helped viewers understand the show's main ideas. "Sneaking in Ben" showed how Tracy made friends. "The Truth Is Revealed" gave a peek into Tracy's thoughts. "Friend" helped explain how Tracy understood different situations.
Meet the Cast and Characters
The show featured a group of young actors who played the children living in the care home. The adults played the staff members who looked after them. Each character had a unique personality. This made the show interesting and relatable for many viewers.
Awards and Recognitions
The Story of Tracy Beaker was a very popular show and received several awards and nominations.
| Ceremony | Award | Nominee | Result |
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| 2002 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Drama | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Nominated |
| 2003 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Drama | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Nominated |
| 2003 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Writer | Mary Morris | Nominated |
| 2004 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Drama | Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me | Nominated |
| 2004 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Writer – Adapted In | Mary Morris | Nominated |
| 2004 Royal Television Awards | Children's Award | Tracy Beaker: The Movie of Me | Won |
| 2005 Children's BAFTA Awards | Children's Drama | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Nominated |
Where to Watch Reruns
After the series ended, old episodes were shown again on the CBBC channel. This continued until March 24, 2016. Later, all episodes became available on the BBC iPlayer in July 2017. They were available for a few months that year. The episodes returned to iPlayer in September 2018. The movie, Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me, is often shown on TV. The series also returned to iPlayer in May 2019 and is expected to stay there permanently. This means fans can watch Tracy's adventures anytime!
