The Dumping Ground series 2
| The Dumping Ground | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
 Series Two Title Card | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC CBBC HD |
| Original release | 10 January – 28 March 2014 |
| Series chronology | |
The second series of the British children's television series The Dumping Ground began broadcasting on 10 January 2014 on CBBC and ended on 28 March 2014. The series follows the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Ashdene Ridge, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of thirteen, thirty-minute episodes. It is the tenth series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.
Series synopsis
The Dumping Ground returned for a second series in January 2014.
Gina Conway (Kay Purcell) and Elektra Perkins (Jessica Revell) did not return in this series. Stacy Liu was introduced as May Li Wang in "Jody in Wonderland" and Kasey McKellar joined the cast in Episode 1, "Kick Off" as cocky Bailey Wharton. This is the first series in all 10 of the Tracy Beaker franchise to include the care home Ashdene Ridge. Jessie Williams left the series as Lily Kettle in Episode 4, "The Barbecue" after moving down South with Shannay and Steve. This series includes a vast majority of plots including Frank becoming homeless and living on the streets, Faith having to deal with her serious injury after being run over by a car, Johnny debated over signing up as a soldier, plus Tyler receiving a visit from his mum. Floss Guppy's past is revealed and whilst Bailey struggles with dyslexia. Johnny and Tee receive a visit from their mum, and Liam O'Donovan returns to the show in the series final. This is the last series with Elly Brewer at the helm and posing as lead writer, despite being in the position since 2010.
Cast
Main
- Connor Byrne as Mike Milligan
- Amy-Leigh Hickman as Carmen Howle
- Philip Graham Scott as Harry Jones
- Mia McKenna-Bruce as Tee Taylor
- Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor
- Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle (episodes 2 and 4 only)
- Christopher John Slater as Frank Matthews
- Miles-Butler Hughton as Tyler Lewis
- Daniel Pearson as Rick Barber
- Kia Pegg as Jody Jackson
- Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
- Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy
- Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels
- Stacy Liu as May Li Wang
- Kasey McKellar as Bailey Wharton
- Akuc Bol as Kazima Tako (episode 5, 12 and 13)
Guest
- Danny Ashok as Serjay
- Gauri Vedhara as Doctor
- Mark Theodore as Jimmy Wharton
- Finn Armstrong as Daryl
- Jon Regan as Police Officer
- Asif Khan as Police Officer
- Angela Griffin as Sasha
- Dale Meeks as Custody Sergeant
- George Sampson as Danny
- Georgina Campbell as Jen
- Alan Renwick as Shopkeeper
- Diveen Henry as Sally Lewis
- Shareesa Valentine as Community Support Officer
- Darren Morfitt as Mr Jenkins
- Mackenzie Sol Williams as Justin
- Viv Anderson as Himself
- Lu Corfield as Nicky Richardson
- Chris Finch as Jack O'Donovan
- Michael Hodgson as Doug Duffy
- Lucy Speed as Nerys Duffy
- John Bowley as Neil
- Alex Humprey as Jesse
- Claire Sundin as Jesse's Mum
- Sally Rogers as Lucy Taylor
- Lucy Briggs as Hope Taylor
- Gabrielle Glaister as Sian da Silva
- Richard Wisker as Liam O'Donovan
- John Sumner as Manager
Casting
The castings of Kasey McKellar as Bailey and Stacy Liu as May-Li were announced in November 2013.[1]
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) [2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | "Kick Off (Booting Up - Part 1)" | Sallie Aprahamian | Elly Brewer | 10 January 2014 | 0.57 |
| 16 | 2 | "Quitters (Booting Up - Part 2)" | Sallie Aprahamian | Dawn Harrison | 10 January 2014 | 0.57 |
| 17 | 3 | "The Dumping Ground Experience" | Sallie Aprahamian | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 17 January 2014 | 0.32 |
| 18 | 4 | "The Barbecue" | Sallie Aprahamian | Debbie Oates | 24 January 2014 | 0.45 |
| 19 | 5 | "Finding Frank" | Nigel Douglas | Emma Reeves | 31 January 2014 | 0.30 |
| 20 | 6 | "Holding On" | Nigel Douglas | Matt Evans | 7 February 2014 | 0.30 |
| 21 | 7 | "Endurance" | Nigel Douglas | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 14 February 2014 | 0.36 |
| 22 | 8 | "I Have a Dream" | Diana Patrick | Julie Dixon | 21 February 2014 | 0.34 |
| 23 | 9 | "Sticks and Stones" | Diana Patrick | Mark Burt | 28 February 2014 | 0.38 |
| 24 | 10 | "G.I. Johnny" | Diana Patrick | Elly Brewer | 7 March 2014 | 0.47 |
| 25 | 11 | "Be My Girl" | Diana Patrick | Dawn Harrison | 14 March 2014 | 0.36 |
| 26 | 12 | "Hope" | Diana Patrick | Emma Reeves | 21 March 2014 | 0.41 |
| 27 | 13 | "Face the Music" | Diana Patrick | Elly Brewer | 28 March 2014 | 0.30 |
References
- ^ "The Dumping Ground returns for second series". Screen Terrier. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ^ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 16 November 2016.