The Story of Tracy Beaker (series 5)
The fifth series of the British children's television series The Story of Tracy Beaker began broadcasting on 27 November 2005 on CBBC and ended on 9 December 2005. The series follows the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Elmtree House, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of twenty, fifteen-minute episodes. It is the fifth series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.
| The Story of Tracy Beaker | |
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| Season 5 | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC CBBC HD (repeats) |
| Original release | 28 November – 9 December 2005 |
| Series chronology | |
Cast
Main
- Dani Harmer as Tracy Beaker
- Lisa Coleman as Cam Lawson
- Connor Byrne as Mike Milligan
- Montanna Thompson as Justine Littlewood
- Nisha Nayar as Elaine Boyak
- Ciaran Joyce as Lol Plakova
- Ben Hanson as Bouncer Plakova
- Darragh Mortell as Crash
- Cara Readle as Layla
- Jack Edwards as Marco Maloney
- Abby Rakic-Platt as Jackie Hopper
- Nicola Reynolds as Shelley Appelton
- Deepal Parmar as Chantal Wellard
- Craig Roberts as Rio Wellard
- Sophie Borja as Roxy Wellard
- Felix Drake as Wolfie
- Georgina Hagen as Rebecca Chalmers
- Holly Gibbs as Milly
- Olivia Grant as Alice
Guest
- Morgan Hopkins as Steve Littlewood
- Kathryn Dimery as Carrie
- Adam Skilton as John
- Morgan Wyn Bowen as Billy
- Vinod Soni as Chantal's dad
- George McAllister as Gary
- Ram John Holder as "Flying" Freddie Mercer
- Victoria Pugh as Mrs Ball
- Phylip Harries as Shop Assistant
- Emma Treharne Jones as Mrs Lucre
- Giles Thomas as Mr Lucre
- Patrick Robinson as Theo
- Lisa Diveney as Lucy
- Owen Garmon as Mr Willis
- Pamela Merrick as Mrs Hood
- Sid Beadle as Charlie
- Dave Bond as Mr Boxer
- Anita Reynolds as Mrs Boxer
- Natasha Collett as Emily
- Ruth Collett as Romily
- Maddie Rakic-Platt as New Girl
- Sian Naiomi as Registrar
Casting
Georgina Hagen, Holly Gibbs and Olivia Grant were cast as Rebecca Chalmers, Milly and Alice respectively.[1][2]
Episodes
| No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 1 | "Caring and Sharing" | Lesley Manning | Mary Morris | 28 November 2005 | 5.1 |
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To wean the kids off vegging out in front of the TV with a more classic pursuit... puppet theatres! Elsewhere, Mike is not enjoying his new role as chef. Note: First appearance of Rebecca Chalmers (Georgina Hagen) Note: Return of Mike Milligan & Justine Littlewood as main characters. | |||||
| 2 | "Too Many Crooks" | Lesley Manning | Gary Lawson and John Phelps | 28 November 2005 | 5.2 |
| There is a mystery thief in the Dumping Ground, as seemingly random items are going missing – but who's responsible? Meanwhile, the feud between reluctant roomies Justine and Rebecca continues to rise. Lol feels torn between Bouncer and Wolfie now that Bouncer is not living at the DG, whilst Mike's cooking continues to cause a stir amongst the kids. | |||||
| 3 | "Chantal's Goodbye" | Lesley Manning | Tracy Brabin | 29 November 2005 | 5.3 |
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The combined force of the Trio of Terror looks set to crumble, as Chantal decides to give her returning father another chance at being a responsible dad, much to the disgust of the other two. All the other kids are overjoyed though, as it may well mean no more Wellard tyranny. Meanwhile, Justine's father Steve pays a surprise visit after a bit of underhand activity on Elaine's part. But Justine remains distant. Note: Last Appearance of Chantal Wellard (Deepal Parmar). | |||||
| 4 | "Free Piggy" | Lesley Manning | Laura Summers | 29 November 2005 | 5.4 |
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Mike creates a mini-farmyard enclosure in the back garden, complete with three chickens and a fully-grown pig! Lol and Layla feel sorry for the pig, and embark on a liberation mission. Meanwhile, Rio is pulling out all the stops to maximise his chances of getting fostered at Elaine's Open Day, but all Roxy is interested in is maintaining the Wellard unity at any cost. And, A very special face for the DG's past makes a spectacular return on Open Day. Note: First appearance in series 5 of Tracy Beaker. | |||||
| 5 | "Scary Milly" | Laurence Wilson | Sheila Hyde | 30 November 2005 | 5.5 |
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After the boys discover a creepy looking mask during a loft clear-out, everyone becomes convinced it has mystical powers, especially after strange goings-on start to happen. Is it really the mask – or maybe the Dumping Ground's latest arrival, who's perpetual silence is unsettling. Meanwhile, Justine is determined to prove to Rebecca that she can be sensitive by befriending a troubled Wolfie, which leads to an embarrassing misunderstanding. Note: First Appearance of Milly (Holly Gibbs) | |||||
| 6 | "Life Coach" | Lesley Manning | Mary Morris | 30 November 2005 | 5.6 |
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Jackie limps back to the Dumping Ground on a crutch, but she's not in the mood for anything but solitude. Tracy's getting the impression she's not wanted by anyone, and Crash gets some news which makes him take to the punch bag in a big way. Meanwhile, Marco is having a crisis of costume. Note: Return of Jackie Hopper (Abby Rakic Platt) Note: Guest appearance of Freddy Mercer (John Ram Holder) | |||||
| 7 | "Frankelainestein" | Laurence Wilson | Laura Summers | 1 December 2005 | 5.7 |
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It's Mother's Day, and Marco needs a mum, but for a very special reason, so Bouncer steps in and poses as a woman, leading to a strange encounter with a very strange shopkeeper. Meanwhile, the newest arrival at the DG, Alice, becomes roommates with Layla and tries to befriend Roxy. But her belief in fairies and fortune soon makes her a target of Roxy's cruelty. and the usually scatty, neurotic Elaine undergoes a complete re-build overnight, which is welcomed by all – at first. Note: First Appearance of Alice (Olivia Grant) Note: Guest Appearance of Bouncer (Ben Hanson) | |||||
| 8 | "Tracy's Fantasy" | Lesley Manning | Gary Lawson and John Phelps | 1 December 2005 | 5.8 |
| After yet another row with Cam, Tracy, indignant that all the adults in her life are telling her to just grow up and think of others, decides to get them back with a prank-fest, which leads to an accident. A dream sequence follows, where Tracy's now Head Care Worker along with Roxy, all the adults are now children, the silent Milly is the gobbiest kid in the house, and Cam's dressed up and behaving like Tracy herself, and worse still, Justine and Crash are getting married. Will this strange dream soften Tracy's heart towards Cam and Garry? | |||||
| 9 | "Cash Cows" | Laurence Wilson | Jenny Lecoat | 2 December 2005 | 5.9 |
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It's 'Be Nice To Wolfie Day' in the Dumping Ground, as two groups of kids vie for his favour after finding out he's been receiving unwanted 'conscience cheques' from his parents totalling over £1,000 – but what good will come of it? Meanwhile, Lol and Bouncer become odd-job men around the house, but who's responsible for the place falling apart? Note: Guest Appearance of Bouncer (Ben Hanson) | |||||
| 10 | "Telling Tales" | Lesley Manning | Andy Walker | 2 December 2005 | 5.10 |
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Tracy, Crash, Rio, Lol and Justine are grounded after performing a series of pranks on the staff. Bored, the five keep themselves entertained by telling tales featuring the staff. Meanwhile, Shelley Appleton returns to the DG to take over the role of "Acting Carework Note: Return of Shelly Appleton (Nicola Reynolds) Note: Hayley, Dolly, Louise & Chantal's cartoons are seen in Tracy's story even though they have left | |||||
| 11 | "A Dog's Life" | Lesley Manning | Max Allen | 5 December 2005 | 5.11 |
| After Alice introduces Layla and Roxy to one of her 'wish-necklaces', strange things seem to start happening at the DG. Firstly, an abandoned dog turns up, then a wealthy couple with a view to fostering, and it's not long before the battlelines are drawn between the money-mad kids. Meanwhile, Tracy interviews Crash and Jackie about life in care for a newspaper article, and Roxy undergoes a complete makeover. | |||||
| 12 | "Whodunnit?" | Laurence Wilson | Laura Summers | 5 December 2005 | 5.12 |
| When Elaine is targeted in a revenge attack, Justine is assigned to solve the mystery. But it proves to be a tough job, as everyone seems to have a motive for punishing Elaine the Pain. | |||||
| 13 | "Spare Dad" | Laurence Wilson | Mary Morris | 6 December 2005 | 5.13 |
| Crash's dad has an appointment to visit him at the Dumping Ground, but, with Justine and Jackie at loggerheads as to what's best for Crash, and Rio trying to muscle in on having a dad, Will father and son ever get the privacy they need to work out terms for starting again? Meanwhile, Justine, Jackie and Roxy fear they are becoming like Elaine as they interfere in Crash's life. | |||||
| 14 | "Operation Careworker" | Laurence Wilson | Abby Ajayi | 6 December 2005 | 5.14 |
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When the DG kids find they'll have no say in who replaces Shelley as Head Care Worker, they decide to add their own interview stage to the three applicants up for the post. They begin to think they might have a winner, but nothing's as simple as that at Elm Tree House... Maybe the new Head Careworker lies much closer to home. Note: Last appearance of Shelley Appleton (Nicola Reynolds) | |||||
| 15 | "Bouncer's Kitchen" | Lesley Manning | Emma Reeves | 7 December 2005 | 5.15 |
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When Mike ruins yet another meal and has to resort to takeaways once again, and finally resigns himself to the fact that Duke has gone for good, he decides to appoint Bouncer as new chef, which the kids are overjoyed at. But when Bouncer introduces a new macrobiotic regime with no sugars or additives at all, most of the kids are revolted – until very strange things start to occur... Note: Guest Appearance of Bouncer (Ben Hanson) | |||||
| 16 | "Love All" | Laurence Wilson | Jenny Lecoat | 7 December 2005 | 5.16 |
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It's Valentine's Day, and Elaine and Mike have arranged a romantic disco party for all the kids, on the proviso that they all pair off for it – much to Roxy's disgust! With no love in the air, Marco and Milly spend the day playing Cupid in a series of ingenious ways, and one resident gets a comeuppance they'll never forget! Meanwhile, Justine and Rebecca are at loggerheads as they both want to be paired with Crash. Note: Guest Appearance of Bouncer (Ben Hanson) | |||||
| 17 | "Toddler In Town" | Laurence Wilson | Jessica Lea | 8 December 2005 | 5.17 |
| After Mike bangs his head and Elaine has to take him to hospital with mild concussion, Justine is left in charge of the DG. But before she can fully start throwing her weight around, a surprise visitor arrives and turns the house upside down. Could this new arrival spell the end of her feud with Rebecca? Meanwhile, an old chest is found in the attic, and Lol, Roxy and Rio become fixated on finding out what's inside it. | |||||
| 18 | "Two's A Crowd" | Laurence Wilson | Kieron Quirke | 8 December 2005 | 5.18 |
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There's a whole world of activity during Special Guest Day at the Dumping Ground – Justine had been looking forward to her dad Steve visiting, only to find he's brought the worst plus-one she could ever imagine, and Marco looks set to move in with the Boxers, but how will poor Milly take the news? Flying Freddie Mercer is subjected to a most demeaning prank and Bouncer finds his special treats have been doctored – It soon becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin the day. Note: Guest Appearance of Bouncer (Ben Hanson) Note: Last appearance of Marco (Jack Edwards), Milly (Holly Gibbs), Freddy Mercer (John Ram Holder), Steve Littlewood (Morgan Hopkins), John Littlewood (Adam Skilton) and Mr. (Dave Bond) & Mrs Boxer (Anita Reynolds). | |||||
| 19 | "Moving On" | Lesley Manning | Gary Lawson and John Phelps | 9 December 2005 | 5.19 |
| Lol's heading to join his brother at the halfway house, and his leaving party prompts Tracy to consider her future – she hasn't long left to stay at the Dumping Ground herself, and even Alice can't see what's in store for her! After some pondering, she decides to give Cam one more chance, but how will she react to the surprise announcement Cam has for her? | |||||
| 20 | "The Wedding" | Lesley Manning | Gary Lawson and John Phelps | 9 December 2005 | 5.20 |
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It's Cam and Gary's big day – but Tracy still doesn't want anything to do with it, and she won't tell anyone why. But when she changes her mind and crashes the wedding, Cam and her new husband drop a bombshell which changes everything! Meanwhile, it looks like Crash's artwork has finally attracted some professional interest, and it looks like the whole cycle is going to repeat itself with a new arrival at the Dumping Ground... Note: Last appearances of Liam "Crash" Daniels, Jackie Hopper, Layla, Elaine Boyak, Alice, Rebecca Chalmers, Wolfie, Roxy Wellard, Rio Wellard, Lol Plakova and Bouncer Plakova. Note: Last regular appearance of Justine Littlewood. | |||||
References
- Fletcher, Alex (18 June 2008). "ITV drama 'Britannia High' cast confirmed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- "Olivia Gray profile". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2018.