List of The Story of Tracy Beaker (franchise) characters

The following is a list of characters from the BAFTA award-winning CBBC children's series Tracy Beaker Returns, which began airing on 8 January 2010.

Tracy Beaker

Tracy Beaker
Tracy Beaker Returned character
Portrayed by	Dani Harmer
Duration	2010–12
First appearance	8 January 2010
Last appearance	Goodbye Tracy Beaker
Classification	Former; regular
In-universe information Occupation Careworker, writer,Footballer Mother Carly Beaker Adoptive father Gary (2006-2007) Adoptive mother Cam Lawson

Tracy Beaker (played by Dani Harmer) is the main character throughout the series. She returns to Elm Tree house, having previously lived there as a child from 2002–2006 (see The Story of Tracy Beaker). Tracy Beaker is seen on television by the kids promoting her new autobiography called Who Cares, but several hours later, she is arrested for using Cam's credit card to publish her book without permission and she bumps into Mike and one of the Dumping Ground kids called Liam in the police station. She is given an opportunity of instead of being in jail after being dropped of all charges by Cam she is to write a column for the local community newspaper. Tracy finally goes back home and listens to the many answer-phone messages left by Cam. With the fear of being kicked out again, she decides to pack her bags and head for the Dumping Ground to talk to Mike. Tracy arrives at the Dumping Ground only to be told by Gina that Mike has gone out somewhere, but Gina lets Tracy in as it is pouring with rain outside; the kids at the Dumping Ground recognize Tracy from the television and Tracy gives a copy of her book and signed to Gina for £6.00 instead of £6.99. Gina then lets Tracy tuck all the kids into their beds. When Tracy finally talks to Mike, he accidentally lets slip to Gina that Tracy was arrested. Gina is angry because of letting her put the kids to bed. Tracy talks to Mike about needing a job to prove that she will repay Cam and Mike gives her a job at the Dumping Ground. Gina does not like Tracy after she finds out she was put in jail .

Tracy is told to enforce the cleaning rotas and believing it will help get him and Tee fostered, Johnny starts volunteering himself and Tee for everyone's chores in return for gold stars in his file. Tracy feels Johnny is bullying Tee into doing all the house work. So she promises them gold stars no matter what they do. Tee forgets about Johnny and his chores and climbs the biggest tree in the garden in inspiration of Tracy's dare which she mentioned in her autobiography. When she gets stuck Tracy tells her to come down. Johnny climbs up to help her but Tee falls; she narrowly escapes serious injury thanks to an intervention by Toby. Tracy believes she'll get sacked but none of the kids have told Mike or Gina about the accident. Meanwhile, Liam and Frank try to make money by selling Tracy's books but the books end up being taken away by the recycling van to the recycling centre. In Series 2, Tracy holds a protest on the Dumping Ground roof after the council threaten to close it due to cuts and send the kids to Burnywood. Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) is having some major problems of her own and seeks help from Tracy, so she climbs onto the roof. Much to Tracy's horror, Lily slips and falls off the roof. When Lily gets out of hospital, Tracy talks Cam into fostering her. Tracy bonds with Lily and they become like sisters.

In series 3, Tracy tries to bond and get shy Kitty out of her shell despite being warned of her unpredictable behaviour, because this leads to Kitty being frightened by the loud noise of the other children and causes her to push Tracy down the stairs, as Tracy put her arm round her to take her to the garden. Also when a fire breaks out in the attic, Tracy and Gus attempt to solve the mystery of the fire starter. Unfortunately, while investigating in the attic, Gus falls through the ceiling, luckily landing on Lily's bed and avoiding serious injury. Because of Tracy's 'irresponsible' behaviour and considered a threat and danger to the children, she is fired by Denis Stockle, the new head careworker. With a little help from Rick with the investiation, she proves it was Denis who accidentally started the fire and gets her job back, with him resigning.

In episode 7, Justine Littlewood returns, asking Mike to give her away at her wedding. The children say Justine is nothing like Tracy made out and Justine replied saying that Tracy tells a lot of lies. She brings the children onto her side, and was even thinking on fostering Carmen with her fiance Charlie but then Rick came in and said that Charlie was a conman. Tracy and Cam proved it to Justine and at the end of the episode, their rivalry had appeared to have stopped.

In the episode 'The Invitation', she decides to do a vote to decide which three children should go to the palace to meet the queen with Mike. When it goes horribly wrong, Mike decides he doesn't want to go because he'd be a hypocrite, receivng an M.B.E. after incidents like this. In the end, the children decide amongst themselves who they think should go and they choose Tracy as the third guest, along with Harry and Gus.

In the final episode she leaves to work in another care home with better pay. Mike finds a new careworker called Melanie to take Tracy's place and accidentally hurts Tracy by saying 'we will have extra brains on our side'. When Jody stops breathing, Melanie comes to the rescue and everyone was really pleased with Melanie, making Tracy jealous with Mike giving all his attention to Melanie, ignoring Tracy. The next day, they argue at Sapphire's flat and Tracy looses her temper and walks out, slaming the door shut, which causes the roof to collapse on him. She rescued him immediately and when she arrived back at the Dumping Ground, her and Melanie made friends as Melanie helped the children make a goodbye book. Tracy stays up all night as she can't bare to leave but does the next morning after she talks with Mike. In the last scene, it shows her looking at the book.

Central Episodes - Full Circle, Anarchy In The DG, Moving On, Chain Reaction, Slow Burn, Justine Littlewood Returns, The Invitation, Goodbye Tracy Beaker

Mike Milligan

Mike Milligan
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Connor Byrne
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Head careworker

Michael "Mike" Milliagan MBE is a careworker at Elmtree House. He was also a careworker in The Story of Tracy Beaker in 2002, and then 2005-2006, so he knows Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) very well. Mike gives Tracy a job at the dumping ground as they are short staffed, this gives a chance for Tracy and Mike to get to know each other again. In series 2, Mike has his hands full when a new girl called Elektra (Jessica Revel) arrives and attacks Liam O'Donovan (Richard Wisker). She ends up stealing and threatening to do something to the kids if they tell the adults what she has done. After she becomes the most popular person there, she tries to steal even more money, but after she is set up she confesses what she has done to Mike and prepares to leave. Mike gives her a second chance to improve, and says that they are not giving up on her. Mike and Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) plan a day in the country for the kids, which they all find boring. Mike and Gina both want the day to go perfect, but after Tracy is left in charge of half the children, it all goes wrong. Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) nearly falls of a bridge and Harry Jones (Philip Graham Scott) and his stuffed giraffe, Jeff are alone with an adder, but Elektra rescues the pair.

Mike is pushed to the limit when young Liam wreaks havoc on an old mans mobility scooter, and Liam ends up in court where he is given community service at an old peoples home. After Liam behaves himself and doesnt get up to any trouble, Mike tells him he is proud of him. He is a father figure to all the kids, especially Tracy.

In episode 7 of series 3, Justine Littlewood (Montanna Thompson) returns, announcing she is going to get engaged to a man called, Charlie (Kent Riley). She asked Mike if he could give her away and he said he'd be delighted to.

Mike receives an MBE in Series 3 Episode 12 for taking care of children in care. He goes to Buckingham Palace with Harry, Gus, Tracy and Jeff and meets the Queen.

Mike is seriously injured in episode 13 after a roof falls on top of him in Sapphire's flat, though he lives.

He is the last person Tracy says goodbye too in the final episode and she finally recognizes him as the father she never had.

Justine Littlewood

Justine Littlewood
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Montanna Thompson
Duration	2012
First appearance	10 February 2012
Last appearance	Justine Littlewood Returns
Classification	Former; guest
In-universe information Occupation Estate agent Father Steve Littlewood Stepmother Carrie Littlewood Half-brothers Billie Littlewood First cousins John Littlewood

Justine Littlewood is the arch-enemy of Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer). She was in care at the same time as Tracy and like Tracy, Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne) was a great father figure even though Justine had a dad, Steve (Morgan Hopkins). She regularly visited him and even went to live with him for 1 series.

She returns in the 7th episode of series 3 and reveals that she is engaged to a man named Charlie (Kent Riley). Her dad doesn't like Charlie and refuses to give her away, so she asks Mike to give her away instead. She makes herself popular with the kids which annoys Tracy. Justine even considers fostering Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) whom she has formed a close bond with. But Rick Barber (Daniel Pearson) tells her that Charlie is a con-man and after Cam and Tracy set Charlie up, Justine gets the proof she needs and leaves Charlie. Tracy becomes very jealous that Justine has become very wealthy and powerful while she's still unblocking toilets at the Dumping Ground and they even get into a fight, but they eventually part ways on reasonably good terms.

Gina Conway

Gina Conway
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Kay Purcell
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Careworker Family 2 kids Tim Conway Tom Conway Husband Greg Conway

Gina Conway, played by actress Kay Purcell is the third and final careworker at Elmtree House, working alongside Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) and Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne). Gina is usually seen as joke careworker to the kids because she has weird Jamaican hair but she seems to have control over them. Gina opens the door to Tracy when she arrives at the Dumping Ground, only for Gina to tell her that Mike has gone out somewhere. But Gina lets Tracy in as it is pouring with rain outside. The kids at the Dumping Ground recognize Tracy from a television broadcast and Tracy gives a copy of her signed autobiography to Gina for 1p less. Gina then lets Tracy tuck all the kids into their beds. When Tracy finally talks to Mike, he accidentally lets slip to Gina that Tracy was arrested for using Cam's credit card. Gina is angry because she let Tracy put the kids to bed. Gina doesn't like Tracy, at first, but grows to become used to her wacky ideas after she finds out she was put in a computer screen. In Series 2, Gina is meant to be attending a Ballroom dance but sees the children teasing her so she refuses. The kids dress as giant chickens, dress up as comedy dancers (with Carmen and Tee dressing up as men and Liam, Frank and Johnny dressing up as ladies) and perform a dance routine to persuade Gina to go to the dance.

Sapphire Fox

Sapphire Fox
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Saffron Coomber
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Student Half-brothers Riff Fox

Sapphire 'Saff' Fox is the oldest of the Dumping Ground kids and is 16 years old. Played by actress Saffron Coomber, Sapphire seems to be the boss of the younger children. In Series 1, Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) finds stolen video games in Sapphire's room and soon discovers they don't belong to her. Tracy then discovers that Sapphire's boyfriend Ferris has been stealing the goods and giving them to Sapphire to hide in her room, after Ferris tells Tracy what happened, Ferris decides to take back what he stole, they both go back to the Dumping Ground. Tracy calls the police to discuss her newspaper columns, Ferris gets the wrong idea when the police officer arrives at the Dumping Ground and Ferris tells the police officer that Sapphire stole the games. Sapphire laughs off claims that Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman seen a werewolf but later learns that the "werewolf" is none other than Sapphire's brother Riff who has run away from home to see her. Carmen then spots Riff for a brief second and asks who it is but Sapphire tells her that it is a ghost that lives in the Dumping Ground so Carmen decides to lock herself in her room until everyone believes her stories are true. Riff decides to follow his heart and find his father, Sapphire tries to make him stay but ends up agreeing to go with him, but when Tracy spots them at the bus stop, Sapphire realizes that the Dumping Ground isn't all that bad. Riff decides to go back home but before he does he gives Sapphire his new phone and tells her to ring him at any time, and they hug each other.

In series 2, Sapphire and Carmen are sent to Burnywood temporarily. Sapphire teaches Carmen to stand up for herself and she is proud of her. In episode 6, Sapphire learns that the new girl, Elektra (Jessica Revel), cut one of the legs of Harry Jones' (Philip Graham Scott) stuffed giraffe, Jeff. She runs after her and they fight, having to be restrained by Tracy and Mike Milligan (Connor Bryne).

In the first episode of Series 3 we learn that Sapphire moved out and got a flat when she was 16 however still visits the DG and keeps in touch with Harry. Harry & Jeff do not like that and moves her stuff to the attic where the fire was, her stuff was burn in the fire started by Dennis Stockle (James Gaddas).

In episode 8 of series 3, she gets an award.

In episode 10, we learn that Sapphire temporarily moves back in to the DG after her flat got flooded followed by her moving in with Elektra in episode 11.

Central Episodes - Bad Luck Boy - Secrets - Werewolf - The Scare Game - Eggs - Reward - Going Home - Goodbye Tracy Beaker

Frank Matthews

Frank Matthews
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Chris Slater
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Grandfathers Andrew Matthews

Frank Matthews is 16 years old and the second oldest of the carekids. Frank's only family he had before he went into care was his grandad, who later died in series 2. Frank suffers from cerebal palsy, as does actor Chris Slater. In series 1, Frank is overjoyed when his best friend Liam O'Donovan returns home after trying to blow his foster parents up with his home-made fizzy drink 'Liamade'. In Episode 7, Frank and Liam are tidying Gus Carmicheal's room when they find all his notebooks. They stop to read them but are shocked to find out he writes down everything he sees, including Frank and Liam's 'burger-diving' scam! In series 2, Frank befriends Elektra, much to Liam's dismay. Frank later sees Elektra's true colours and teams up with Liam to play a trick on her.

Frank is ready to go fishing with his grandad when he learns that his grandad died nearly a week earlier and the funeral has already been held. At his grandad's grave, Frank vows to get him a headstone and to get money, sells his only heirloom – the antique pocket watch his grandad gave him – to an antiques dealer (Kacey Ainsworth). When Frank returns with the money he gets more bad news: his grandad is buried in a multi-occupancy pauper's grave and isn't allowed a headstone. Tracy buys an old car and gives Frank and Liam a lift to buy the watch back. But the antiques dealer has earmarked the pocket watch for another customer at a vast mark-up and won't sell it back. Until Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) comes up with a cunning plan to make her part with the heirloom - she sells her car. She doesn't think it will be worth much, but after selling it, she realises that the number plate (XANTHE) was personalised, and the car was worth about £1,000,000! The Dumping Ground residents rally together and surprise Frank with a special gift in memory of his grandad.

In series 3, Frank dates a newcomer from Burneywood Lizanne (Lauren Mote), and seems totally unaware that she is using him. When Liam and Johnny Taylor (Joe Maw) attempt to come to his rescue and scam her to prove what her motive really is, he reveals to Liam that he knows what Lizanne is like, but still liked her. Liam has a heart to heart to Frank and convinces him that he can do better.

Central Episodes - Grandad - Belonging

Liam O'Donovan

Liam O'Donovan
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Richard Wisker
Duration	2010—12
First appearance	8 January 2010
Last appearance	27 January 2012
Classification	Former; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Half-brothers Jack O'Donovan

Liam O'Donovan is played by actor Richard Wisker. Liam is 15 years old and made his first appearance on 8 January 2010. Liam, whos best friend is Frank Matthews (Chris Slater), is constantly getting into trouble. Liam is living with a foster family at the start of the first series but is sent back to the care home due to his bad behaviour. In episode 6, Frank and Liam are dragged back to the Dumping Ground by an angry man who caught them selling Tracy Beaker's (Dani Harmer) uneaten pizzas door to door in a fake fund-raising scam. While cleaning Gus Carmichael's (Noah Marullo) room with Frank, Liam finds out that Gus's notebooks are filled with people's secrets, through which Liam, Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) and Mike Milligan (Connor Bryne) find out a lot more about each other. When a big bag of cash is dumped in the garden, Liam, Frank and Toby Coleman (John Bell) decide to hide it in their bedrooms but only to be found by Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) and the rest who take a share of the money to hide in their rooms. Toby immediately points the finger at Seth (Ashley Taylor-Rhys) who is a new social worker, Seth then starts to act strangely towards Toby. Liam and Frank decide to spend their share of the money on a new television but end up running from security. Liam holds some money back to give to Frank so he can get a gift for his granddad. The moral for this is very important.

In episode 6, Liam is attacked by new girl Elektra (Jessica Revell) and Liam is jealous when she instantly makes an impression with the other kids. Liam then tricks Elektra into telling Tracy what she did. But as they are going to see Mike, Sapphire Fox (Saffron Coomber) finds out what Elektra did to Jeff and storms out Harry Jones' (Philip Graham Scott) room and attacks Elektra before Mike splits them up and then Sapphire stomps into her room with Jeff, to fix him. When Mike and Gina take the kids out to the country, Liam and Elektra can't help throwing snide remarks at each other. In Episode 10, Liam ends up having to do community service at an old people's home when he brushes with the law again. Liam dreads his punishment, but after a while Liam creates an unexpectedly good relationship with 'Spooner', an old war hero who is being ripped off by a salesman. Liam and Spooner find out they have a lot in common when Spooner doesn't like talking about 'the old days' and Liam doesn't like talking about having no family. In episode 12, Liam and Frank play a trick on Elektra, by putting worms in her cereal bowl. Liam is supportive Frank when he found out his grandad died, but Elektra can't help having the last laugh when she put worms in Liam's burger!!

In series 3, Liam doesn't seem to be too affected by the newcomers and even defends Tyler Lewis (Miles Butler-Hughton) and Rick Barber (Daniel Pearson) when Carmen and Elektra burn their things. That is until he discovers that other newcomer Lizanne is conning his best friend Frank for money. Liam and Johnny Taylor (Joe Maw) attempt to make Frank see what shes like by trying to convince her that Liam is very rich. This causes Lizanne to try and build a relationship with Liam and she kisses him, Frank sees this and goes ballistic with Liam. Liam then explainall and trick and that Frank can do much better.

In Series 3, Liam finds out that he may have a sibling he never knew about. When Tracy and Frank visit this possible sibling it turns out he is the man who sold Liam fake DVD's. Liam gets a tag on his ankle and a 7:00pm and has 3 chances before he is sent to a youth detention centre. He then finds out who is brother really is and goes to ask why he didn't defend him. Liam gets taken to a police station, where his brother comes in and reveals he's an undercover cop. Liam is dropped of all charges and goes to live with his brother.

Liam last appearance in TBR was in episode 4 season 3, big brother. After that episode his picture was taken out from the opening sequence and replaced with Rick. Richard confirmed that he left on Friday Download. He might be in the dumping ground as a special guest.

Central Episodes - Tracy Beaker Superstar - Anarchy in the Dg - Out of Control - Big Brother.

Johnny Taylor

Johnny Taylor
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Joe Maw
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Sisters Tee Taylor

Johnny Taylor, played by Joe Maw, made his first appearance on 8 January 2010. He is 13 years old and older brother to eleven-year-old Tee Taylor (Mia McKenna Bruce). Johnny is a very tidy person and is over-protective of his Tee, usually annoying her. Tracy is told to enforce the cleaning rotas and believing it will help get him and Tee fostered, Johnny starts volunteering himself and Tee for everyone's chores in return for gold stars in his file. Tracy feels Johnny is bullying Tee into doing all the house work. So she promises them gold stars no matter what they do. Tee forgets about Johnny and his chores and climbs the biggest tree in the garden and gets stuck when Tracy tells her to come down. Johnny climbs up to help her but Tee falls, she narrowly escaped serious injury thanks to an intervention by Toby Coleman (John Bell). Tracy believes she'll get sacked but none of the kids have told Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne) or Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) about the accident. Johnny is angry when Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) tells Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) and Sapphire Fox (Saffron Coomber) (who now hates her for supposedly causing them to move to Burnywood) about Lily being fostered and Johnny accidentally overhears this and gets upset stating that Lily has stolen his and Tee's place from being fostered by Cam. Johnny accidentally throws a plastic ball at Carmen's face which was meant to hit Lily, Carmen gets angry and starts a fight with him

In Episode 7, The Dumping Ground residents are waiting for the return of Johnny and Tee after being fostered. The foster parents loved Tee but thought Johnny was very controlling and could be very moody. They only want to foster Tee but the Dumping Ground has a strict policy about not splitting up siblings. Elektra (Jessica Revel) overhears Tracy telling Seth (Ashley-Taylor Rhys) about Johnny and Tee, Elektra gives Johnny a hint about why they were sent back and this makes him very curious. It turns out that Tee borrowed a precious bracelet from her possible foster sister Hannah then forgot to give it back. This makes Johnny extremely angry with Tee as he is convinced that this is why they were sent back.

In series 3 he briefly dates newcomer , until he realise she only was with him for his money. Johnny also shows a great friendship with Lily in series 3.

In episode 8 Johnny carries out a robbery that doesn't end well, in the end he gets a certificate for being a loyal friend because he put himself in danger to protect Sapphire and Elektra. In series 8 Invitation Johnny bribes the other kids to vote for Tee which Tee is disgusted at.

Central Episodes - By the Book - Day at the Beach - What you don't know - Reward

Lily Kettle

Lily Kettle
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Jessie Williams
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Steve Kettle Sisters Rosie Kettle Poppy Kettle

Lily Kettle is 12 years old, and the best friend of Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman), grew up as a mother figure to her sisters, Poppy Kettle (Katie Anderson) and Rosie Kettle (Claudia Colling, later Millie Redfearn), even more so when her mother died and, as a result, her father became an alcoholic. In Series 1, herself and her sisters were fostered by well-meaning Matt and Christie, but they decide it is for the best that Lily returns to Elm Tree house for being extremely overprotective of her sisters. She was still allowed to visit them.

However, in Series 2, Matt and Christie decide to take her back, against Lily's wishes. A dramatic episode ends in Lily falling from a three storey roof; however, besides minor injuries and a broken leg she makes a full recovery. Lily is then fostered by Tracy Beaker's (Dani Harmer) foster mother, Cam Lawson (Lisa Coleman). In an episode in series 2, Lily, Tee Taylor and Carmen are invited to a pamper night in Cam's flat with Tracy. This ends in disaster when a fire is started by knocked over candles. Lily escapes unharmed. One day, however, Lily's father, Steve Kettle (Ben Cartwright) shows up again, and after meeting again, Lily decides to help him drop the restraining order so she can live with him again.

In Series 3, Lily's honest alibi to a fire in Elm Tree house was that she was with Carmen and Tee, and alibi supported by the two of her friends. However, the alibi is unneeded as it turned out to be Dennis Stockle, the care worker from Burneywood, who accidentally started the fire. In episode 5 Lily is determined to reunite herself and her father with Poppy and Rosie, although the meeting turns out to be a disaster when the girls cry and run away from Steve. Lily organizes a second meeting with the help of Tracy. All is well until Poppy throws up and the picnic comes to an end. Rosie tells Matt Perrie that the girls had met their dad and complain to Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne) and Gina Conway (Kay Purcell). In the end Poppy and Rosie stay with the Perrie's and Lily and her dad rescues Shadow, a three legged dog Frank Matthews (Chris Slater) found on the streets from being put down. She and Carmen decide to got to Wales in 'Summer Holiday' but get stopped by Tee.

Central Episodes - Sisters - The Burneywood Menace - The Scare Game - Belonging

Toby Coleman

Toby Coleman
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	John Bell
Duration	2010—11,2013
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Former; regular{returning}
In-universe information Occupation Student Family Foster Parents

Toby Coleman made his first appearance on 8 January 2010, he is played by young Scottish actor John Bell. 13-year-old Toby is an only child to well-off parents. He moved into care after his parents died in a car crash. In Series 1, Toby is convinced that his life is jinxed, inspiring Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) to write a funny column called "Bad Luck Boy" commenting on his bad luck. He becomes the butt of everyone's jokes and Tracy finds out from Sapphire Fox (Saffron Coomber) that Toby's parents died in a car crash, as well as his foster parents and Tracy sets about making amends before he meets some prospective foster parents. When Toby sees the new foster parents' car arrive, Toby decides to run away. Tracy looks all over the house for him and finally finds him in the garden. Toby is upset because he doesn't want foster parents but wants his own parents instead. Toby is worried that his bad luck will strike again, as his last foster parents died. Tracy convinces Toby to go back to the Dumping Ground to meet the foster parents but decides once and for all that he wants to stay at the Dumping Ground with his friends rather than go with a new family.

In series 2, Toby starts talking to a girl named Sara (Romy Irving) at the comic book store and realize that the two have very much in common but when Toby tells her that his parents are still alive, Sara tells Toby that her mother had died. Toby returns to the DG {short for the dumping ground} realizing everything he owned had gone, but Liam O'Donovan (Richard Wisker) and Frank Matthews (Chris Slater) go to get his books back, Toby asks Liam for help about Sara in telling the truth about his parents. Toby gives Sara his old, rare comic book and tells her the truth about his parents, she is hurt by this and runs off home, but when Toby follows her, he discovers that she has been lying all along and that her mother is still alive, Tracy sees Frank, Liam and Toby in the cafe and decides to drive them home. When he meets Elektra (Jessica Revel) in episode 6 he appears to have a crush on her but this is damaged when she runs off with the Cobras, after his efforts to stop her and is mugged by the gang.

In Episode 1 of series 3 Tracy reveals Toby has yet again been fostered. This appears to have reverted his fear of being fostered as he does not return. Toby will return in the spin off .

Central Episodes - Bad Luck Boy - Good Luck Boy - Crushed - Money - Snake Bite t

Carmen Howle

Carmen Howle
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Amy-Leigh Hickman
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Mother Helen Howle

Article: Carmen Howle

Carmen Howle is played by Amy-Leigh Hickman. 12-year-old Carmen made her first appearance on 8 January 2010. She has progressed over the show to being a very minor character in Series One to being one of the Major characters by Series 3. She is best friends with Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) and Lily's younger sisters called her 'Auntie Carmen'. When Lily and her sisters get fostered, no one realises Carmen is really upset by this, but Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) encourages her to play with someone else. Johnny Taylor (Joe Maw) says Tee Taylor (Mia McKenna Bruce) should try and get fostered on her own but she takes it the wrong way. But the other kids have their own issues and don't want to play with Carmen, who becomes increasingly alienated and starts behaving deviously. Matters come to a head over lunch when she lambastes the people in the house, especially Tracy. That night, Carmen steals something precious from all the kids and barricades herself in her room with them. Tracy is let in to talk while the kids carry out a window assault using a ladder and water bombs. The attack is prevented, resulting in Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) getting soaked. Tracy comes to realise that Lily and her sisters had become like family to Carmen. She returns the kids' belongings and they come to realize Carmen wasn't thieving so much as reminding them what it's like to lose something precious. They let Carmen back into the fold with a game of cards.

Carmen's mother Helen Howle (Fiona Wade) turns up at the Dumping Ground wanting to see her daughter but Carmen refuses to see her after many years ago, Helen left Carmen for her boyfriend Lee. Helen tells Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne) that she has changed her ways. After having a talk with Lily, Carmen decides to go out shopping with Helen. Helen asks Carmen to come and live with her in Spain, she gives Carmen some time to decide to take the offer or to leave it. Mike tells Carmen that she can go and live with Helen if she wants to. In Series 2, Lily falls off the roof causing Carmen and Sapphire Fox (Saffron Coomber) to be carted off to Burnywood, Carmen gets angry when Tracy brings Lily back for a visit when she recovers. A friendship blossoms between Carmen and Elektra, but is soon ruined when Lily returns from her dad's for some respite care. Jealous Elektra begins to bully Carmen, and realises just how lonely she is due to her bad girl image.

Carmen, along with Elektra appears to be the most affected by the fire as she accuses a newcomer from Burnywood, Tyler Lewis (Miles Butler-Hughton), as the boy who stole her stuff in the beginning of the second series. She takes revenge along with Elektra by giving Tyler a taste of his own medicine by hiding his things, but after Elektra discovers a lighter in Tyler's belongings they decide to set fire to his things. This is when they discover Tyler's bag is full of fireworks and they also accidentally picked up Rick Barber's (Daniel Pearson) bag too. Carmen feels awful after she discovers that Tyler's precious things from his mum had been burned. This is where she calls a truce between her and Tyler. She is also angry when she discovers someone has put glue in her shampoo, Tyler admits that it was him after Carmen finds him crying over his only birthday card he ever got from his mum that Carmen burnt. As well as when somebody uses her shampoo, it is revealed it was Lizanne who was completely unaware it was hers.

In episode 6, Carmen tries to be Harry Jones' (Phillip Graham Scott) mum but gets distracted by Rick's return, leading to Harry running away. Carmen is very upset by this because she feels that she treated Harry the same way her mum treated her when she got in the way, but Tracy said "You're just a kid,you cant be anyone's mum." Also, in the episode 'Reward' she receives a certificate. In 'Summer Holdiay' she and Lily decide to go to Wales,but is stopped by Tee.

In the episode 'Eggs' Carmen has a crush on Rick. In the episode 'Jody Jackson' Rick develops a crush on Carmen.

Central Episodes - Family Values - Viva Carmen - Money - Chain Reaction - Eggs - Jody Jackson

Tee Taylor

Tee Taylor
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Mia McKenna-Bruce
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Brothers Johnny Taylor

Tee Taylor made her first appearance on 8 January 2010, played by actress Mia McKenna-Bruce. She is 11-years-old and younger sister to Johnny Taylor (Joe Maw). Johnny starts volunteering himself and Tee for everyone's chores in return for gold stars in his file. Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) feels Johnny is bullying Tee into doing all the house work. So she promises them gold stars no matter what they do. Tee forgets about Johnny and his chores and climbs the biggest tree in the garden and gets stuck when Tracy tells her to come down. Johnny climbs up to help her but Tee falls, she narrowly escaped serious injury thanks to an intervention by Toby Coleman (John Bell), who just in time throws a beanbag underneath her to break her fall. Tracy believes she'll get sacked but none of the kids have told Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne) or Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) about the accident. It is revealed in the second episode of series two they still haven't told them.

The Dumping Ground residents are waiting for the return of Johnny and Tee after being fostered. The foster parents loved Tee but thought Johnny was very controlling and could be very moody. They only want to foster Tee but the Dumping Ground has a strict policy about not splitting up siblings. Elektra overhears Tracy telling Seth (Ashley-Taylor Rhys) about Johnny and Tee, Elektra (Jessica Revel) gives Johnny a hint about why they were sent back and this makes him very curious. It turns out that Tee borrowed a precious bracelet from her possible foster sister Hannah then forgot to give it back. This makes Johnny extremely angry with Tee as he is convinced that this is why they were sent back. Seth finds Tee crying in the toy cupboard. He knows that he can't tell Tee the reason they were sent back but to make her feel better he tells her that it definitely wasn't her fault. She immediately cheers up and tells Johnny that is wasn't her.

In series 3 Tee teams up with Frank Matthews (Chris Slater) in the egg challenge. She takes this overboard, calling the egg 'Eggward' and putting it in a push chair which is how it smashes.

In the episode 'summer holiday'she lets the sheep out in the farm and other kids are angry at her for that. However, she then prevents Carmen and Lily from going to Wales to see Lily's dad and then Tee manages to get them another holiday.

Tee is good friends with Tyler Lewis. In the episode 'Shadows' he helped her solve the riddles.

Central Episodes - By the Book - Day at the Beach - What you Don't know - Summer Holiday

Gus Carmichael

Gus Carmichael
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Noah Marullo
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular

Gus Carmichael is 11 played by Noah Marullo. Gus has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism, which makes him eager to keep tidy, and know everything that is going on; this usually frustrates the children as well as the adults. Liam O'Donovan (Richard Wisker) finds out that Gus's notebooks are filled with people's secrets, through which Liam, Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) and Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne) find out a lot more about each other. Gus finally finds out that people have been reading his notebooks without his consent, but surprisingly says that they can look at it whenever they feel like, but with his permission first. In Series 2, Gus has a date with a girl from the Orchestra called Jenny - he asks all the dumping ground kids and staff for advice and his date goes well.

In Series 3 Gus does not appear often but when he does he is usually just in the background or says a short amount in lines. But in episode 2 Gus, with Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) and a bit of help from Rick Barber (Daniel Pearson) - discovers that Lizanne started the Burnywood fire and that Denis Stockle started the attic fire.

Central Episodes - Firestarter

Other appearances Anarchy In The DG- Gus asks Tracy to sit outside the bathroom while he has a bath, and he refuses to sleep until Tracy has read him a bedtime story. When locked in Sapphire's room Gus does a 'wee' in her bin, so Sapphire flips and destroys his room, much to Gus' anger. Secrets- Gus' notebooks are filled with everyones secrets so naturally everyone wants to read them. Much to everyone's surprise, he agrees to let the other children read his books when they want, so long as they ask for his permission first. Sisters'- Gus has to get to an audition on time, but he estimates his actual arrival time at 3.67 minutes late. This ruins his routine, and 'just in case' he refuses to go. Tracy arranges the judges to watch him play piano at the Dumping ground. Family values- Gus wants Mike to teach him how to tie his shoe-laces in a different way, but is uncertain how to ask him. Mike, unaware of this, realises something is wrong with Gus, and tells him to try and sort out his problem by thinking 'in a more indirect way'. Gus tries various different methods of telling Mike about his problem - he sends a paper aeroplane with a picture of some trainers with a cross running through them,ties Mike's shoelaces together, and eventually pours pickle onto Mike's new trainers, shouting 'your trainers are in a bit of a pickle'.

Harry Jones

Harry Jones
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Philip Graham Scott
Duration	2010—
First appearance	8 January 2010
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student

Harry Jones (known plainly as 'Harry') is eight-years-old, played by Philip Graham Scott. Little Harry hears all, knows all and sees all and looks up to Sapphire Fox (Saffron Coomber). He carries round a toy giraffe named Jeff, whom he is never seen without. In Episode 7, Harry tells Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) that Jeff needs 'special' stitches which are in Sapphire's room, Tracy finds the stitches in Sapphire's wardbrobe, along with a box of stolen games. In Series 2, Harry sees Elektra (Jessica Revel) stealing, and so Elektra tells Harry not to tell anyone what happened. She cuts off Jeff's leg and threatens to cut of his head if he tells. Sapphire finds out what Elektra did to Jeff and storms out of Harry's room and attacks Elektra before Mike splits them up and then Sapphire stomps into her room with Jeff, to fix him. Elektra then packs her bags and is about to leave when Mike confronts her and says she will be given a second chance.

In Series 3, he is shown to be more grown-up at about 8 years old. In episode 6 'Eggs' he is shown to be missing Sapphire who had recently moved out of the system and Dumping Ground. He begins to question who his Mum was, who he is and why he lives in care. After Carmen pretends to be his Mum he runs away looking for Sapphire. Once he is found by a woman and her baby, Claire and Harry, he is taken back to the Dumping Ground and it s explain that his Mum couldn't look after him and sometimes he got hurt. This is the only time we hear about his past. He goes with Mike Gus and Tracy to meet the queen in series 3 episode Invitation.In the spin off Harry was bout to hang himself in the attick until Mike saves him.They throw a party for mike's rescue.

Central Episodes - Eggs

Rosie Kettle

Rosie Kettle
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Claudia Colling (2010) Millie Redfearn (2011—12)
Duration	2010—12
First appearance	8 January 2010
Last appearance	27 January 2012
Classification	Former; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Steve Kettle Sisters Lily Kettle Poppy Kettle

Rosie Kettle is 8 and the younger sister of Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams), older sister to Poppy Kettle (Katie Anderson). Making her first appearance in 'Tracy Beaker Superstar' on 8 January 2010, Rosie and her sisters were moved into care after their alcoholic father Steve (Ben Cartwright) couldnt cope. Rosie, Lily and Poppy were successfully fostered in Series 1, Episode 5 but Lily was brought back due to acting like a mother to Rosie and Poppy. Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) decides to take Lily to Rosie and Poppy's new home to try to get the foster parents to see that Lily wants to be a family, but this all goes wrong as Lily then shouts at the foster parents for giving Poppy tuna, which Lily says she doesn't like. Lily accidentally makes them cry and the foster parents tell Tracy and Lily to never return to their house. The young sisters stayed on living with their foster parents while Lily lived back at the Dumping Ground.

Rosie made a guest appearance in Series 2, Episode 1 and hasnt been seen since. Actress Claudia Colling played Rosie in 2010. Rosie was then played by Millie Redfearn from 2011 onwards. Rosie returned to Tracy Beaker Returns during Series 3, Episode 5.

Poppy Kettle

Poppy Kettle
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Katie Anderson
Duration	2010—12
First appearance	8 January 2010
Last appearance	27 January 2012
Classification	Former; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Steve Kettle Mother Cailtin Kettle Adoptive father Matt Perry Adoptive mother Christie Perry Sisters Lily Kettle Rosie Kettle

Poppy Kettle played by Katie Anderson is 6 and the youngest of the Kettle sisters. She appeared for the duration of Series 1 but was fostered. Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) was fostered also but was returned home when the foster parents, Matt and Christie felt her maternal instincts to the girls where too much, Tracy decides to take Lily to Rosie and Poppy's new home to try to get the foster parents to see that Lily wants to be a family, but this all goes wrong as Lily then shouts at the foster parents for giving Poppy tuna, which Lily says she doesn't like. Lily accidentally makes them cry and the foster parents tell Tracy and Lily to never return to their house.

They are regularly mentioned by their older sister Lily. Poppy & Rosie appear in series 3, episode 5; Belonging. When Poppy and Rosie go to visit their dad in series 3, Belongings they break down and run away crying after having no memory of their dad.

When she next visits her dad, they have a picnic in the local park and after having no practise with looking after small children, he lets them eat too much cake. Then Poppy is sick.

Mr. Hamster (Pet)

Mr. Hamster
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Duration	2010—12
First appearance	5 March 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Pet

Mr. Hamster of formerly Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) and Toby Coleman (John Bell), during the events of Series 1, he was bought by Tee Taylor (Mia McKenna Bruce) and Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) for Lily to not miss her sisters too much, due to the noises he made at night Lily gave him to Toby after not winning a holiday for everyone in Florida. In an later episode, he is brought to the beach and nearly lost as Toby did not want to leave him behind. As Toby did not take Mr. Hamster with him when he was fostered in Series 3, custody of him was returned to Tee Taylor, who is seen carrying his cage during the fire (they had previously been told to leave all possessions behind, so Tee would not take the cage unless it had Mr. Hamster inside).

Seth Funnell

Seth
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Ashley Taylor-Rhys
Duration	2011—12
First appearance	28 January 2011
Classification	Former; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Social worker Member in a band

Seth played by Ashley Taylor-Rhys, guest starred in 2011 as Toby Coleman's (John Bell) young Social Worker. When a bag of money is found mysteriously in the garden, Toby immediately points the finger at Seth who is a new social worker, Seth then starts to act strangely towards Toby. Liam O'Donovan (Richard Wisker) and Frank Matthews (Chris Slater) decide to spend their share of the money on a new television but end up running from security. Two police officers arrive at the Dumping Ground to search for the money but after searching the garden, the police officers find no trace of the money. Toby tells Johnny Taylor (Joe Maw) that he thinks that Seth is looking for the money and he wants it back, so Toby decides to follow Seth around and spy on him to get some evidence that he has stolen the money, when Seth leaves the room, Toby steals Seth's phone and Gus Carmichael (Noah Marullo) tells Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) to meet Toby in the toy cupboard without telling Seth. Toby tells Tracy that Seth has text messages on his phone regarding to the money and Toby then shows Tracy the money but Tracy then witnesses Seth telling Toby to give his "stolen property" back and she pushes him onto the floor and they lock him in the basement. Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) and Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) tease Tracy about crushing on Seth. At the end he decides to quit and asks Tracy to tour with him. After Tracy declines this offer, She then kisses Seth and walks off with Toby.

When Tracy starts having panic attacks, she calls Seth, but he tells her that whilst on tour, he met a new girl. At the end, during Tracy's party, Seth arrives, saying that he wants to be with her.

Seth briefly returned to Tracy Beaker Returns during episodes 3 and 7 of series 3, although he has not appeared since.He becomes Tracy's Boyfriend in Season 3's episode "Justine Littlewood Returns."

Elektra Perkins

Elektra Perkins
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Jessica Revell
Duration	2011—2012
First appearance	4 February 2011
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Bernard Perkins Mother Marilyn Perkins Sisters Melissa Perkins

Mandy "Elektra" Perkins is a 15-year-old girl played by Jessica Revell. Elektra has blue slide-in highlights in her hair. Elektra arrives and attacks Liam O'Donovan (Richard Wisker), but then after Carmen Howle (Amy-Leigh Hickman) convinces her to try introducing herself again, she instantly makes a good impression on members of the Dumping Ground. She puts some of her highlights into Carmen and Tee Taylor (Mia McKenna-Bruce) and befriends them. They make a club called SGC (Secret Girls Club) later renamed SETA (Secret ElmTree Army) after boys join in. She then ends up threatening the other children into stealing and says she will do something to the kids if they tell the adults what she has done. Harry Jones (Phillip Graham Scott) sees Elektra stealing, and so Elektra tells Harry not to tell anyone what happened. She makes sure Harry doesn't tell by cutting off Jeff's leg and then Elektra threatens to cut of Jeff's head if Harry tells. Liam tricks Elektra into telling Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) what she did. But as they are going to see Mike Milligan (Connor Byrne), Sapphire Fox (Saffron Coomber) finds out what Elektra did to Jeff and storms out Harry's room and attacks Elektra before Mike splits them up and then Sapphire stomps into her room with Jeff, to fix him. Elektra then packs her bags and is about to leave when Mike confronts her and says she will be given a second chance.

Mike and Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) have planned the weekend in the countryside to perfection. That is, until Gina twists her ankle and can't join in with the activities. While Liam and Elektra tease each other about who is going to win, Tracy is made the new leader of Gina's team, with the other leader of the other team being Mike. Feeling that Tracy and Harry are slowing down the team's chances of winning (what Liam and Elektra think this trip is all about), Elektra secretly changes the direction from right to left, so that Tracy ends up leading their team the wrong way. Elektra then sets off with Toby Coleman (John Bell) and Carmen, after telling Tracy that she can't lead them anywhere. Taking the map off Tracy, Elektra finds a shortcut, and when pressuring Carmen to cross it causes Carmen to nearly fall through a bridge into the deep river. Elektra saves Harry and Jeff from an adder whilst Tracy saves Carmen after she falls through a bridge.

Elektra's old friend Kali (Holli Dempsey) turns up, and it seems she and Elektra were in a gang called Cobras who were quite tough and Kali was sent to prison. She turns up at the Dumping Ground seeming very genuine and sorry, winning over Mike and Tracy. But when she and Elektra sneak out, Kali seems like she is back to her old tricks with a gang of new Cobra members. Kali persuades Elektra to run away with her and the gang so Elektra goes to pack her things. Toby tries to stop her but she goes anyway. Toby goes after her and tries to stop her one more time but she refuses and says that she doesn't belong at the Dumping Ground so leaves with Kali, but realises the other Cobras are missing. She finds them having mugged Toby and demands that they give his things back so they give them back and Toby runs away. A distressed Toby runs into Tracy and breaks down crying. Elektra stands up to the Cobras and realises that Kali hasn't changed at all and realises that she herself has changed so she leaves Kali and goes back to the Dumping Ground. Toby tells Tracy about what happened. Elektra turns up and says she's sorry, though it's discovered that she may not be able to stay for much longer.

In series 3 episode 10, it is revealed that Elektra has a sister called Melissa, who is getting married and that her parents chucked her out many years ago. It is also revealed that Elektra's real name is Mandy, and Johnny starts calling her Mandy after him and Tee listen in on Elektra and Melissa's conversation. But Elektra doesn't like being called Mandy,so when Johnny finds a piece of the bridesmaid drees Elekra bought for her sister's wedding that Elektra burns after she cancells her sister's wedding, he calles her Mandy and she gots super mad at him.

In the episode 'Jody Jackson' she locks Jody in the toy cubbord and later in the episode ruins Carmen's clothes.

Central Episodes - Elektra - Day at the Country - Snake Bite - Chain Reaction - Reward -Going Home

Kitty Barilo

Kitty Barilo
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Eleni Foskett
Appears on	6 January 2012

A shy girl who comes in the first episode of the third series after there is a fire at her care home, Burnywood. She can't stand anyone touching her. In episode 1, Tracy (Dani Harmer) tried to encourage Kitty not to be shy. While Denis (James Gaddas) and Mike (Connor Bryne) in Episode 1 were scouring the Dumping Ground to find out who stole Johnny's (Joe Maw) money, all the noise and fuss causes Kitty to push Tracy down the stairs. In episode 2 after a fire in the attic, Kitty decorates a cushion for Carmen Howle out of all her dresses which got burnt. When Carmen tries to hug Kitty in thanks, Kitty flinches away and Carmen says that she understands. Kitty is then taken to a special care home where she can receive professional care for her problems. Before Kitty was taken to the special care home she was best friends with Rick.

Note: Eleni Foskett confirmed on her Twitter account that she wasn't returning to Tracy Beaker Returns. She might appear in the spin off called The Dumping Ground.

Central Episodes: Slow Burn, Firestarter, Comeback.

Rick Barber

Rick Barber
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Daniel Pearson
Duration	2012
First appearance	6 January 2012
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Father John Barber Mother Lily Barber

One of the children who arrive to stay at Elm Tree due to a fire at Burnywood. Rick is in care because his parents are in prison for fraud. He is protective over another of the Burneywood kids Kitty, and when she is framed for starting the fire he tells Tracy Beaker who started the Burnywood fire though he doesn't like snitching. During the evacuation of the DG when there is a fire, he is seen holding hands with Kitty. Rick appears to get on well with the kids from Elm Tree House but is then fostered. Rick returned to the DG in episode 6 after a failed foster family.

Rick finds out in episode 7 that Justine Littlewood's fiancee Charlie is a con-man who is scamming lots of young women. He originally blackmails Charlie with the information to get a new laptop, but, when he found out Justine was considering to foster Carmen Howle he tells Tracy and Justine in order to prevent Carmen getting hurt. Carmen is upset, but understood, thanking Rick for revealing who Charlie really was. He really likes Carmen and always tries to solve her problems. In the episode 'Eggs' Carmen has a crush on Rick, who rejects her. Afterwards though, he asks to be friends with her in the episode 'Justine littlewood returns'.Rick then develops a crush on Carmen in the epiosde Jody jackson. . In 'Jody Jackson', Rick is talking to Carmen and reminds her of the fact she only burnt his and Tyler's stuff after Elektra putting the idea in her head, this is when Rick develops a crush on Carmen.

Rick is good friends with Tyler after they survived Burneywood together. He stuck up for Tyler and never let the bullying get to bad when they were there. In ElmTree, they share a room at the start but after Rick comes back from his failed fostering, he moves into Liam's old room. Rick comforts Tyler both when his stuff is burnt, and when Johnny tells everyone that he wets the bed. Rick is like a big brother to Tyler.

In episode 12, Rick reveals that he hates the Queen, as he blames her for his parents being in jail. he votes for Elektra to go with Mike to meet the queen because she tells him she is going to cause trouble. Tracy makes him feel guilty for ruining Mike's big day, and so he takes charge and helps the other children to make things right. He is now taken over the role of being the leader previously it was Liam who made all the decisions but now has been handed over to Rick

Tyler Lewis

Tyler Lewis
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Miles Butler-Hughton
Duration	2012
First appearance	6 January 2012
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Mother Leanne Lewis

Tyler first makes an appearance in the Dumping Ground when he is thrown in the door by the horrible careworker, Dennis Stockle. Carmen recognises him as the young joker whom she blames for nicking her stuff while she was at Burnywood. She wants revenge and so begs Elektra to help her, but Elektra claims it's not her fight. Tyler tries leaving out plastic poo as a joke, but when Gus Carmichael sees it, he just gently taps it with a pen, writes in his notebook and walks away. Later though, Liam O'Donovan and Frank Matthews encourage him to pull a prank by putting washing up liquid in the bathroom toilet which makes the toilet explode with foam. However, Liam and Frank abandon him when they realise they have pranked Elektra, who blames Tyler and angrily chases the boy through the house. Elektra decides to help Carmen get revenge on Tyler by hiding his stuff and she gets Carmen to set it on fire by using Tyler's lighter. It is revealed that Tyler had a secret box of fireworks in his bag, and so all his stuff goes up in flames. When Carmen finds Tyler crying over a burnt card, she is upset when she learns that she has burned his only birthday card from his mum. Tyler then admits that it was him who put glue in her shampoo. So they both make it up and appear to be good friends. He now has Sapphire Fox's room as she is living in a flat. In Episode 3, Tyler annoys Johnny Taylor, who tries to frame him. However, by the end of the episode they become mates when Tyler takes the blame for Johnny.

In Episode 8, Elektra & Johnny tell everyone that Tyler wets the bed, which he does all the time because when he was small his mum told him that she wished that the flood would come and wash him away. The night after the award ceremony, thanks to Harry telling him to build an ark in his nightmare, he doesn't get scared and stops wetting the bed.

Tyler has a good relationship with Rick Barber, who stuck up for him when they lived in Burneywood. He is also friendly with Tee Taylor and Harry, as well as consistently trying to make friends with Gus, much to Gus's annoyance most of the time.

Jody Jackson

Jody Jackson
Tracy Beaker Returns character
Portrayed by	Kia Pegg
Duration	2012
First appearance	9th March 2012
Classification	Present; regular
In-universe information Occupation Student Mother Jolene Jackson Brothers Bill,Richard and Dominic Jackson

Jody Jackson is a young girl who comes to stay at the dumping ground. Her mother went away with her brothers and their dog but left Jody at home. Tracy and Mike come to collect her at her dirty home and they take her to Elm Tree. When they get there Tracy runs Jody a bath but she doesn't like water so they put in Jelly Bath. Jody tells them that she got washed with a scrubbing brush by her mum when the social worker was coming round and she didn't like water because when someone was cross with her they pushed her head under the water. Carmen is angry because Jody has to share with her, taking Lily's bed. When Jody borrows Carmen's cardigan without asking Elektra and Carmen lock Jody in the toy cupboard and she runs back home. Tracy and Mike come and collect her and drag her into the car. Everyone tries to talk to her but she refuses to speak to anyone. Carmen feels guilty and makes it up with Jody, who agrees to sleep in her room. In the middle of the night, Carmen realises Jody is gone and wakes Gina. Gus finds Jody sleeping under the table in the kitchen, and Jody tells Gina that she doesn't like sleeping in a room with other people as it makes her remember horrible things. Jody gets her own room when Sapphire is forced to share with Elektra. In epsode 13, Jody has an Anaphalactic shock, due to the ingredients in Tracy's cake.

Central Episodes - Jody Jackson

Note: In the TV series Jody's second name was Jackson, but on the CBBC website it is Gray.

Others

Character	Episode(s)	Actor	Circumstances
Matt Perry	Series 1, Episode 5, Series 1, Episode 8, Series 2, Episode 1 and Series 3, Episode 5	Chris Robson	The foster dad of Poppy and Rosie Kettle.
Christie Perry	Series 1, Episode 5, Series 1, Episode 8, Series 2, Episode 1 and Series 3, Episode 5	Vicky Hall	The foster mother of Poppy, Rosie Kettle and for a short while Lily. She is very protective over Poppy and Rosie which is why she didn't let Lily live with them.
Ferris Lloyd	Series 1, Episode 7	Peter Lossaso	Sapphire Fox's boyfriend who handled stolen goods and blamed her. He then said she had done nothing wrong to save her from getting arrested. She dumped him and he hasn't been seen since.
Terrie Fender	Series 1, Episode 9	Tracy-Ann Oberman	An dodgy holiday sales adviser who tricks Toby into thinking he'd won a free holiday for everyone at Elm Tree House.
Helen Howle	Series 1, Episode 10	Fiona Wade	Mother of Carmen Howle who is constantly abandoning her daughter for her boyfriend, Lee.
Riff Fox	Series 1, Episode 11	Jordan Hill	Sapphire's younger brother who runs away from home to find her and their father.
Leanne Spinks	Series 2, Episode 1 and Series 2, Episode 2	Clare Cathcart	A council worker who thinks Elm Tree House should be shut down and the children to move to Burnywood to save money. However she changes her mind later on in the episode and says that Mike can stay on as head care worker.
Sara	Series 2, Episode 3	Romy Irving	A girl whom Toby meets in a comic shop; he develops a crush on her but she lies to him.
Ade	Series 2, Episode 4	Timi Lamikanra	A refugee who runs away from home with his brother Dayo. They are later fostered.
Dayo	Series 2, Episode 4	Mohammed Mansaray	Brother of Ade. The pair ran away from home but are later fostered.
Mr Watson	Series 2, Episode 7	Daymon Britton	Mr Watson and his wife took siblings Tee and Johnny Taylor to live with them for a trial period; they told Mike they prefer Tee to Johnny.
Mrs Watson	Series 2, Episode 7	Karen Traynor	Mrs Watson and her husband fostered the Taylor siblings for a trial period but said that Johnny didn't fit in with their family.
Hannah Watson	Series 2, Episode 7	Daisy Dodge-Hill	The Watsons' only daughter. She hates Johnny for being to protective of his sister, but sees Tee as a sister.
Steve Kettle	Series 2, Episode 9 and Series 3, Episode 5	Ben Cartwight	The ex-alcoholic father of Lily, Rosie and Poppy Kettle. He came to find Lily to say sorry for the past; Lily then went to live with him.
Mr Spooner	Series 2, Episode 10	Michael Jayson	Mr Spooner was the owner of the mobility scooter Liam O'Donovan stole.
Jenny	Series 2, Episode 10	Helen Russell	Jenny was Gus Carmichael's date from his orchestra.
Kali	Series 2, Episode 11	Holli Dempsey	Kali is Elektra's friend from her old gang 'The Cobras'.
Xanthe	Series 2, Episode 12	Kacey Ainsworth	An antiques seller who buys Frank's watch he got from his grandad.
Lizanne	Series 3, Episode 1 & Series 3, Episode 2	Lauren Mote	A new girl who arrives to stay at Elm Tree due to a fire at Burnywood which she caused by leaving her hair straighteners on overnight.When she first arrives she flirts with Johnny for his room as she doesn't want to share with Elektra then she flirts with Frank for his money. She leaves after her mother comes out of hospital, but before she goes, she apologises to Frank and returns some stolen money to Johnny. Johnny and Frank are rather in awe of her, until getting to know her properly.
Dennis Stockle	Series 3, Episode 1 & Series 3, Episode 2	James Gaddas	The controlling and careless care worker who brings the Burnywood kids to Elm Tree. Upon his arrival, he completely takes over Elm Tree, banning anything that is fun. When Kitty is blamed for the fire in the attic, it is soon revealed that Dennis was the one who did it, as he was a smoker who was the actual fire starter. After being threatened with the police, he leaves.
Jack O'Donovan	Series 3, Episode 4	Callum Callaghan	Jack is Liam O'Donovan's (Richard Wisker) older brother. When Liam first meets him, Jack is the owner of a DVD stall who sells pirate DVD's. At this point, neither Liam nor Jack knew that they were brothers, so Jack let Liam be arrested. At the court, Jack found out about them being brothers, and sends him a letter. At first, Liam is in shock, but when he confronts him, he is arrested for breaking curfew. At the police station, Jack reveals that he is actually an undercover police officer trying to find a pirate DVD making gang. He invites Liam to come and live with him, and Liam agrees. It is unknown whether he will allow Liam to visit the DG.
Ms Bowman	Series 3, Episode 4	Janine Leigh	The woman who has comes and resets Liam's tag alarm.
Shadow (Dog)	Series 3, Episode 5, Series 3, Episode 11 & Series 3, Episode 13	Connie	A three-legged dog who followed Frank into the Dumping Ground. She is then taken to the animal shelter and then adopted by Steve and Lily Kettle. She also returned in 'Jody Jackson' with Lily wanting her to stay at the Dumping Ground when in Rest by Care. She briefly returned in 'Goodbye Tracy Beaker' when Tracy went round the kids' rooms and Shadow was on Carmen's bed.
Claire	Series 3, Episode 6	Jill Dellow	A mother who runs into Harry, who has run away to see Sapphire, at the park. She talks to him, and explains that she can't be his mum, but when he tells her what has happened, she calls the police, leaving Sapphire to deal with them.
Big Issue Licker	Series 3, Episode 6	Gary Kitching	He sells Big Issue magazines and Harry asks him if he knows where Sapphire lives. He replies and tells Harry that he shouldn't talk to strangers.
Melissa Perkins	Series 3, Episode 10		Elektra's older sister
Bernard Perkins	Series 3, Episode 10		Elektra's father
Maryl Perkins	Series 3, Episode 10		Elektra's mother
Melanie	Series 3, Episode 13	Emely Glenister	The replacement that Tracy got jealous by as Mike was giving her all the attention. By the end of the episode, Tracy and Melanie were friends. It is certain that she will return for the sequal of Tracy Beaker Returns, 'The Dumping Ground'.