Line #334 Characters/TracyBeakerReturns


1	!Main characters
2
3	[[folder: Tracy]]
4	! Tracy Beaker
5	-->'''Played by:''' Dani Harmer
6
7	Forced into working at the Dumping Ground to earn the money she stole from Cam to publish her life-story.
8
9	* CurtainsMatchTheWindow: She has curly brown hair and brown eyes.
10	* DeadpanSnarker
11	* HappilyAdopted: When she was a child, she used to dream about this all the time, then Cam came along.
12	* TheNapoleon: Tracy isn't that tall but she has a huge mouth to compensate.
13	* ParentalNeglect: We see her real mother in Tracy's flashbacks leaving her on her own while she is sick to go out with her boyfriend, forgetting to pick her up from kindergarten and, of course, leaving her at the Dumping Ground.
14	* ParentalAbandonment: Her mother left her at the orphanage when Tracy was five.
15	* TeamMom: She ends up becoming this to the children
16	[[/folder]]
17
18	[[folder: Mike]]
19	! Michael "Mike" Milligan
20	-->'''Played by''': Connor Byrne
21	The Head Careworker at the Dumping Ground.
22
23	* InterGenerationalFriendship: With Gus
24	* MarriedToTheJob
25	* NiceGuy
26	* OldRetainer: To Tracy.
27	* TeamDad
28	* PapaWolf
29	* ParentalSubstitute: Was and is this to Tracy from time to time. Also can count with his close fatherly relationship with Gus.
30	* RealMenCook
31	[[/folder]]
32
33	[[folder: Gina]]
34	! Gina Conway
35	-->'''Played by:''' Kay Purcell
36
37	Pretty much Jenny with her and Mike's roles reversed. When she began to trust Tracy more (series 2 onward) she chilled out a bit, and became more like Duke (a friendly, humourous face who cooks).
38
39	* ApronMatron
40	* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
41	[[/folder]]
42
43	[[folder: Liam]]
44	! Liam O' Donovan
45	-->'''Played by:''' Richard Wisker
46
47	* TheArtfulDodger: Liam is this trope. When Mike collects him from the police station and they run into Tracy they have this discussion:
48	-->'''Mike:''' See, Liam, if you want to get on in life, maybe we could have a little less artful dodger and a bit more [[HeelFaceTurn Tracy Beaker]].
49	-->'''Liam:''' I ''am'' like Tracy! [[ComicallyMissingThePoint We both got nicked!]]
50	-->'''Mike:''' ''(after Tracy's explanation for being in the station)'' You published your own book with Cam's money?! Tracy, how could you?
51	-->'''Tracy:''' ''[defensive]'' Cam's a writer! She'll understand! I'll pay her back when the book sells.
52	-->'''Mike:''' ''[facepalms]'' Oh, Tracy...
53	-->'''Liam:''' So Mike, [[DeadpanSnarker I think I'd better stick with the artful dodger thing for now. What d'you reckon]]?
54	* TheCastShowOff: In his one-off appearance in ''The Dumping Ground'', Richard Wisker shows off his guitar and singing ability.
55	* DeadpanSnarker: As show in the conversation with Mike quoted above.
56	* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Frank
57	* MosesInTheBulrushes: He was left at the steps of a hospital.
58	* PutOnABus: In the fourth episode of series 3 as he goes to live with his brother.
59	** TheBusCameBack: For the finale of series 2 of ''The Dumping Ground'' as well as an online miniseries tying into it. He reappeared again in the finale of series 6 for [[spoiler: Mike's wedding]].
60	* TeamDad: Despite the 'Bad Boy' image he creates, he cares for all the residents in the Dumping Ground, especially when things get tough.
61	[[/folder]]
62
63	[[folder: Frank]]
64	! Frank Matthews
65	-->'''Played by:''' Chris Slater
66
67	Liam's best friend whose Grandad became too ill to look after him.
68
69	* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Liam. The two are shown to be best friends whether Liam is in Elm Tree House or not.
70	* TookALevelInBadass: Series 1: Liam's best friend with cerebral palsy. Series 2: Slightly broken after losing his grandad. Series 3: Loses his love and best friend, turning into an AntiHero determined to save his only chance at an emotional tie.
71	* RaisedByGrandparents: He was bought up by his Grandad. He was taken into care when his Grandad's health meant that he could no longer look after him.
72	[[/folder]]
73
74	[[folder: Gus]]
75	! Gus Carmichael
76	-->'''Played by:''' Noah Marullo
77
78	* InterGenerationalFriendship: With Mike.
79	* BrutalHonesty: Tends to be blunt and honest, even if it comes off as rude. Justified as he has Aspergers.
80	* HeroicBSOD: Has a sensory overload in the premiere of The Dumping Ground due to getting his head covered in henna, the loud music from Rick and Frank's feud, and everyone shouting and fighting. This causes him to reach his breaking point and pull the pin of a grenade. Luckily, the explosion was small and nobody got hurt. This also gets everyone to stop fighting and get along again.
81	* LiteralMinded: Due to having Aspergers, he has trouble understanding idioms and takes them literally.
82	* LimitedWardrobe: He is always wearing a black shirt and beige trousers and his wardrobe is literally filled with only this style of clothing, though this is justified due to his Aspergers syndrome.
83	* ObsessivelyOrganized: He has a schedule and his room is organized in a particular way, which is also distressing when this is messed up or ruined.
84	* ObsessedAreTheListmakers: He makes a list of his routine and all the things he needs to do and gets upset and stressed if he is unable to do them and cross it off his list.
85	* PutOnABus: In the first season of The Dumping Ground to live with a pair of lesbians.
86	* ScheduleFanatic: Due to his UsefulNotes/AspergersSyndrome, he finds it very distressing when his routine is broken.
87	[[/folder]]
88
89	[[folder: Lily]]
90	! Lily Kettle
91	-->'''Played by:''' Jessie Williams
92
93	* BornLucky: Subverted in a strange sense. Even though loads of unlucky things such as her mum dying and being separated from her sisters. She gets fostered by Cam, with no prompting and was initially fostered after only being in care for a few months. Reconciles with her dad and is allowed to live with him.
94	* DropInCharacter: After she moves in with her dad.
95	* {{Foreshadowing}}: When her and her sisters are leaving to get fostered, Lily doesn't allow Matt and Christy to hold their hands. Foreshadowing to the fact, Lily tries to take over looking after Poppy and Rosie.
96	* PromotionToParent: Surrogate mum to her little sisters - had problems handing over control to a foster parent, but not to her dad. It eventually ruins her chance of being happily fostered with the Perrys.
97	* PutOnABus: To live down south with her dad and Shannay.
98	* TookALevelInJerkass: Is shown to be more likely to be nasty and unlikeable after falling off the roof.
99	[[/folder]]
100
101	[[folder: Carmen]]
102	! Carmen Howle
103	-->'''Played by:''' Amy-Leigh Hickman
104
105	* BreakTheCutie: After her stuff gets nicked at Burnywood
106	* BrokenBird: Series 1: Happy girl in pink. Series 2: Slightly less happy...
107	* CannotKeepASecret: Carmen's big mouth is well known in the DG and something that is lampshaded by other characters.
108	* CharacterDevelopment: She goes from being a very girly CheerfulChild to being a more JerkWithAHeartOfGold girl by Series 3.
109	* CheerfulChild: Only in season one of ''Tracy Beaker Returns''
110	* {{Expy}}: Very much like Louise. Often split between two friends (Lily and Elektra/Tee) and also goes through some big CharacterDevelopment. Ironically, hers and Carmen's personalities switch as they get older.
111	** The pink is a dead giveaway.
112	* TheFashionista: Her passion? Fashion.
113	* HeterosexualLifePartners: Her and Lily. Later, her and Tee.
114	* [[HonoraryUncle Honorary Aunt]]: To Lily's sisters, Poppy and Rosie.
115	* ItsAllAboutMe
116	* {{Jerkass}}
117	* MoodSwinger: From about TBR series 3, she can either be really nice and understanding or a total bitch.
118	* NeverMyFault
119	* ParentalNeglect: Her reason for being in care, her mum cares for her just put herself first too often.
120	* PinkMeansFeminine
121	* TookALevelInJerkass: Her time in Burnywood changed her from a CheerfulChild to a meaner girl.
122	* VanityIsFeminine: She is very vain and loves her outfits and makeup. Not surprisingly, she's very girly.
123	[[/folder]]
124
125	[[folder: Johnny]]
126	! Johnny Taylor
127	-->'''Played by:''' Joe Maw
128
129	Tee's older brother with dominance and anger issues.
130
131	* AbusiveParents: Much more affected by their abusive almost-stepdad than Tee.
132	* BigBrotherInstinct: As much as he orders his sister around, if necessary, he'll do anything for her.
133	* ControlFreak: To his sister, Tee originally. He later backs off and lets her do what she wants.
134	* TheCynic
135	* DontSplitUsUp: Subverted. Usually, he and Tee both want to be fostered together, but he once wanted Tee to be fostered alone when he finds out the parents only wanted her and not him.
136	* DudeWheresMyRespect: This served as his motivation for causing havoc during a power cut in "Shadows", particularly as Tyler had gotten more attention for humiliating him earlier in the episode.
137	* HairTriggerTemper: He has known to have anger problems, although he learns to control it better as he grows older.
138	* {{Jerkass}}
139	* VillainousFriendship: Whenever he teams up with Elektra.
140	[[/folder]]
141
142	[[folder: Tee]]
143	! Tee Taylor
144	-->'''Played by:''' Mia [=McKenna=]-Bruce
145
146	Johnny's sister
147
148	* BreakTheCutie: When she was responsible for ruining the DG's holiday and everyone started going against her.
149	* DontSplitUsUp: She hates being separated from Johnny.
150	* TheHeart: The most empathetic member of the DG. Goes gooey over animals and is supportive and friendly to everybody.
151	[[/folder]]
152
153	[[folder: Harry]]
154	! Harry Jones
155	-->'''Played by:''' Philip Graham Scott
156
157	* TheCutie
158	* IconicItem: His stuffed animal Jeff the giraffe.
159	* TheQuietOne: He doesn't speak much - possibly rooted in psychological issues - or just not trusting the actor with many lines.
160	* TagalongKid: Throughout ''Tracy Beaker Returns'', he was the youngest member of the DG.
161	[[/folder]]
162
163	[[folder: Toby]]
164	! Toby Coleman
165	-->'''Played by:''' John Bell
166	A comics nerd of Scottish descent whose parents died in a car crash.
167
168	* BornUnlucky: Where his nickname comes from.
169	* ImproperlyParanoid: He becomes convinced that Mike has ebola when he falls ill in "Anarchy in the DG", resulting in him calling an emergency team.
170	** He later becomes convinced his new social worker Seth is part of a gang after some stolen money the kids found.
171	* InSeriesNickname: Bad-Luck Boy.
172	* ItsAllMyFault: He blames himself for his parents' deaths as he had argued with them shortly before they died.
173	* NiceGuy
174	* PutOnABus: In-between seasons 2 and 3, so we never see his departure. He does get a throwaway line to his whereabouts (he got fostered).
175	[[/folder]]
176
177	[[folder: Sapphire]]
178	! Sapphire Fox
179	-->'''Played by:''' Saffron Coomber
180
181	Rocker's daughter who is unwanted by him.
182
183	* CoolBigSis: Towards Harry.
184	* DeadpanSnarker
185	* DropInCharacter: After she moves out of the Dumping Ground when she's 16. After her flat gets flooded, she returns back to the Dumping Ground whilst it gets fixed.
186	* MamaBear: She is very protective of Harry, to the point where she picked a fight with Elektra when she cut off one of Jeff’s legs.
187	* ParentalSubstitute: She falls somewhere between being like a Mum and being like a big sister to Harry.
188	[[/folder]]
189
190	[[folder: Elektra]]
191	! Mandy "Elektra" Perkins
192	-->'''Played by:''' Jessica Revell
193
194	Former gang member.
195
196	* BerserkButton: Just don't touch her hair. Also, don't be homophobic.
197	* DeadpanSnarker
198	* FauxAffablyEvil: Whilst not evil, she is a bitch but can be very polite if she wants to convince someone.
199	* HiddenDepths: Elektra's parents reveal that she used to be a vegetarian and fought for 'meat is murder'
200	** In the background of her room, you can see a pride flag.
201	** WordOfGod states that she is a lesbian and part of her story in the web series ''After The DG'' is about her getting together with a girl. It was just never explored during the show due to Jessica's departure from the series plus CBBC having stricter guidelines at the time.
202	* {{Jerkass}}
203	** JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Deep down, she does care about the other kids and The Dumping Ground shows more of a softer side to her.
204	* [[{{ManipulativeBastard}} Manipulative Bitch]]: Elektra is the biggest one in the series.
205	* {{Schemer}}
206	[[/folder]]
207
208	[[folder: Tyler]]
209	! Tyler Lewis
210	-->'''Played by:''' Miles Butler-Hughton
211
212	Prankster from Burnywood.
213
214	* DisappearedDad: Tyler's dad left his mum before he was even born.
215	* EmbarrassingDampSheets: When he first arrived, Tyler kept wetting the bed as a result of a dream he would have involving an incoming flood. Harry helped him overcome this in "Reward".
216	* ThePrankster: His defining trait.
217	* VillainBall: He's originally introduced as the boy who stole Carmen's stuff and hit her when she went to Burnywood. However, in the rest of his appearances, he doesn't appear the type to maliciously steal someone's stuff.
218	* ZanyScheme: Usually does this in the side plots.
219	[[/folder]]
220
221	[[folder: Rick]]
222	! Rick Barber
223	-->'''Played by:''' Daniel Pearson
224
225	From Burnywood.
226
227	* BigBrotherInstinct: Acts a big brother to Tyler and always looks out for him. He was also seen to be protective of Kitty.
228	* ComicallyMissingThePoint: in the episode "The Invitation" it is revealed that Rick is against the Queen because his parents are in prison in 'Her Majesty's Pleasure' and doesn't realise that it's only in name.
229	* NiceGuy: One of the more decent members of the DG
230	* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Is this for Liam, replacing him as a regular and moving into his room. Just like Liam, Rick knows all about scams and con artists, plays guitar and has a passion for music (something Liam later goes on to focus on). His role in episodes such as "Justine Littlewood Returns" seem to have originally been written for Liam, as Rick is the only kid to take Tracy's side, despite barely knowing her at this point, and he deduces that Justine's fiance is a fraudster in a similar scenario to Liam's in "Out of Control".
231	[[/folder]]
232
233	[[folder: Jody]]
234	! Jody Jackson
235	--> '''Played by:''' Kia Pegg
236	* DarkAndTroubledPast: She was neglected and abused by her family, especially her mother and Kingsley.
237	* DeadpanSnarker
238	** LittleMissSnarker
239	* HairTriggerTemper: Her temper can cause her to get very angry and she snaps when provoked.
240	* HatesBaths: Only in her introductory episode due to past abuse.
241	* MouthyKid
242	* ParentalAbandonment: She is abandoned by her mother and her brothers in her first appearance.
243	* SoreLoser: She gets too mad when a game doesn't go in her favour.
244	* {{Tomboy}}: Likes listening to rock music and watching football.
245	* TrademarkFavouriteFood: Chocolate biscuits
246	* VitriolicBestBuds: With Tyler.
247	[[/folder]]
248
249
250	! Notable other characters and pets
251	[[folder: Introduced ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' Season 1]]
252	! Cam Lawson
253	-->'''Played by:''' Lisa Coleman
254	* GoodParents: To Tracy.
255
256
257	! Rosie and Poppy Kettle
258	-->'''Played by:''' Katie Anderson (Poppy), Claudia Colling (Rosie S1) and Millie Redfearn (Rosie S2&3)
259	Lily's younger sisters.
260
261	* HappilyAdopted: Poppy and Rosie see the Perrys as their parents.
262	* SatelliteCharacter: Their backstory revolves around Lily, and every drama about them results in Lily's development.
263	* ThoseTwoGirls: They are always seen together.
264
265	! Matt and Christie Perry
266	-->'''Played by:''' Chris Robson and Vicki Perry
267	Poppy and Rosie's foster parents
268
269	* JerkassHasAPoint: Not trusting Tracy to take Poppy and Rosie out takes a new meaning when you remember what Tracy did in Season 1 and she's not wrong in feeling that way.
270	* MyBelovedSmother: How Lily feels Christie is toward Poppy and Rosie.
271	* ParentalSubstitute: To Poppy and Rosie.
272	* VillainBall: Christie in her appearance in TBR Season 3, she didn't want Poppy and Rosie to see Steve. Also, she is more argumentative.
273
274	! Rob
275	-->'''Played by:''' Neil Armstrong
276	Lily's and later Jody's social worker
277
278	* AntiVillain: Tracy and Lily don't seem to like Rob for splitting her and her sisters up, but he is just doing his job.
279	* JerkassHasAPoint: Rob may not be the nicest, but he's right about the stunt that Tracy pulled after she had been told it was too soon.
280	* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
281
282	[[/folder]]
283
284	[[folder: Introduced ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' Season 2]]
285
286	! Ade and Dayo
287	-->'''Played by:''' Timi Lamikanra (Ade) and Mohammed Mansaray (Dayo)
288
289	* WarRefugees: In emergency care after fleeing a war.
290
291	! Steve Kettle
292	-->'''Played by:''' Ben Cartwright
293	Lily, Poppy and Rosie's father
294
295	* TheAlcoholic: Formerly.
296	* BumblingDad: Lily knows more about how to deal with house and home than he does.
297	* DrowningMySorrows: How he dealt with his wife's death, leading to his daughters ending up in care.
298
299	[[/folder]]
300
301	[[folder: Introduced ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' Season 3]]
302
303	! Lizanne
304	-->'''Played by:''' Lauren Mote
305
306	From Burnywood. Started the fire.
307
308	* BadBadActing: Her supposed "Panic attack".
309	* GoldDigger: Is attracted to the boys who have money.
310	* [[ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bitch]]: Second only to Elektra.
311	** JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Not as much as other characters, but she does put Johnny's money back before she leaves.
312	* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: She was responsible for the fire at Burnywood after accidentally leaving her hair straighteners on overnight.
313
314	! Kitty
315	-->'''Played by:''' Eleni Foskett
316
317	From Burnywood.
318
319	* AmbiguousDisorder: ''Something'' is wrong with her, none of the characters are really sure what is. The show never gives an explanation for this either.
320	* DoesNotLikeBeingTouched: She pushes Tracy down the stairs when she tries to lead her outside.
321	* PutOnABus: To a care home where they can handle her needs properly in between episodes 2 and 3 of the third season of ''Tracy Beaker Returns''.
322	* WeHardlyKnewYe: Leaves after the first two episodes of Series 3 without the audience getting to know her more.
323
324	! Denis Stockle
325	-->'''Played by:''' James Gahadas
326
327	The head careworker from Burnywood. Arrives and briefly takes over Elm Tree House in the Series 3 opener.
328
329	* {{Jerkass}}
330
331	! Jack O'Donovan
332	-->'''Played by:''' Calum Callaghan (2012) and Chris Finch (2014)
333
334	* BigBrotherInstinct
335	* LongLostRelative: He's Liam's brother who works as a police officer. He meets Liam while he is working undercover in a stall selling pirate [=DVDs=] (to bring down a film piracy ring).
336
337	! Melissa Perkins
338	-->'''Played by:''' Angela Terence
339
340	* ExtremeDoormat: To her mother.
341
342	[[/folder]]
343
344	[[folder: Pets]]
345
346	!! Mr. Hamster
347
348	Lily's hamster. Handed over to Toby. Back to Tee after Toby left.
349
350	* TeamPet
351
352	!! Shadow (ACTRESS: Connie the dog)
353
354	Frank's MoralityPet and a new friend. Later is given to Lily when she can't stay in The Dumping Ground
355
356	* BerserkButton: Frank has just lost all his friends and relations. So he makes sure Shadow doesn't die.
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