Tracy Beaker Returns facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tracy Beaker Returns |
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| 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 |
| Distributor | BBC Worldwide |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC |
| Picture format | 576i 1080i |
| Original release | 8 January 2010 – 23 March 2012 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | The Story of Tracy Beaker |
| Followed by | The Dumping Ground |
Tracy Beaker Returns was a popular British TV show made for children. It starred Dani Harmer as the main character, Tracy Beaker. The show first aired on 8 January 2010, on the CBBC channel and BBC HD. It was a big hit and even won a BAFTA award! This series followed on from The Story of Tracy Beaker and was later replaced by a new show called The Dumping Ground in 2013.
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About Tracy Beaker Returns
Tracy Beaker Returns tells the story of Tracy Beaker, who is now an adult. She used to live in a children's care home called the Dumping Ground. In this series, Tracy comes back to the Dumping Ground, but this time as a care worker! She helps look after the new group of children living there.
What is the show about?
The show focuses on the daily lives of the children and staff at the Dumping Ground. Tracy tries to make a difference and help the kids, often remembering her own time there. Each episode explores different challenges and friendships among the children. It shows how they learn to live together and support each other.
Who was in the show?
The main star was Dani Harmer, playing Tracy Beaker. The show also featured many talented young actors who played the children living at the Dumping Ground. Some of these characters became very popular with viewers. The cast changed a bit over the three series.
When did it air?
Tracy Beaker Returns had three series in total. The first episode was shown on 8 January 2010. The final episode of the third series aired on 23 March 2012. Each episode was about 28 minutes long. It was a regular part of the CBBC schedule during its run.
Awards and Legacy
The show was very well-received by audiences and critics. It won a prestigious BAFTA award, which is a big honour for TV shows in the UK. Its success led to the creation of The Dumping Ground, which continued the stories of some of the characters and the setting. The show is based on characters created by the famous author Jacqueline Wilson.
- Tracy Beaker- CBBC at bbc.co.uk
- Tracy Beaker at BBC Programmes
