The Dumping Ground series 2
The Dumping Ground | |
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Season 2 | |
No. of episodes | 13 |
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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 CBBC HD. The series follows the lives of the children in care the fictional children's care home of Ashdene Ridge. It consists of thirteen episodes, including a two-part series premiere. The second series was commissioned by the BBC in 2013. The series was preceded by a Christmas special.
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
Guest
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] |
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15 | 1 | "Kick Off (Booting Up - Part 1)" | Sallie Aprahamian | Elly Brewer | 10 January 2014 | 0.565 |
16 | 2 | "Quitters (Booting Up - Part 2)" | Sallie Aprahamian | Dawn Harrison | 10 January 2014 | 0.565 |
17 | 3 | "The Dumping Ground Experience" | Sallie Aprahamian | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 17 January 2014 | 0.322 |
18 | 4 | "The Barbecue" | Sallie Aprahamian | Debbie Oates | 24 January 2014 | 0.449 |
19 | 5 | "Finding Frank" | Nigel Douglas | Emma Reeves | 31 January 2014 | 0.303 |
20 | 6 | "Holding On" | Nigel Douglas | Matt Evans | 7 February 2014 | 0.303 |
21 | 7 | "Endurance" | Nigel Douglas | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 14 February 2014 | 0.358 |
22 | 8 | "I Have a Dream" | Diana Patrick | Julie Dixon | 21 February 2014 | 0.341 |
23 | 9 | "Sticks and Stones" | Diana Patrick | Mark Burt | 28 February 2014 | 0.382 |
24 | 10 | "G.I. Johnny" | Diana Patrick | Elly Brewer | 7 March 2014 | 0.467 |
25 | 11 | "Be My Girl" | Diana Patrick | Dawn Harrison | 14 March 2014 | 0.361 |
26 | 12 | "Hope" | Diana Patrick | Emma Reeves | 21 March 2014 | 0.412 |
27 | 13 | "Face the Music" | Diana Patrick | Elly Brewer | 28 March 2014 | 0.302 |
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.