The Dumping Ground (series 1)

The Dumping Ground
	Season 1
	Series One Title Card
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of episodes	13
Release
Original network	CBBC; CBBC HD; BBC HD (2013)
Original release	4 January –; 15 March 2013
Series chronology

The first series of the British children's television series The Dumping Ground began broadcasting on 4 January 2013 on CBBC and ended on 15 March 2013. The series follows the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Elmtree House, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of thirteen, thirty-minute episodes.[1] It is the ninth series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.

Series synopsis

The first series of The Dumping Ground has everyone from Tracy Beaker Returns Series 3 in it except Sapphire Fox, Liam O'Donovan and Tracy Beaker. It also sees new characters Faith, Floss (from episode 6) and Mo (from episode 10). Gus leaves after episode 5 and Elektra and Gina leave after the series finale. The opening 2 episodes have the YP being home alone after Mike goes o holiday and Gina goes to hospital. After that Lily's Dad's girlfriend (Shennai) moves into their flat causing chaos for Lily, Jody lives with her Mum for a while before Carmen and Tyler realise that she's being abused by her older brother (Kingsley), Gus goes through turmoil when he gets the chance to get fostered and does eventually agree to, Faith's history is revealed, Floss bargains Jeff off Harry, Frank gets a job in a cafe and Rick meets his Dad who has been in prison. Towards the end of the series, the DG go on a day trip to a Victorian mansion and pretend to be Victorian for the day, new resident Mo causes trouble for some residents, Carmen, Tee and Lily fall out on a sleepover, Tyler does a big practical joke on Elektra, Carmen meets a exotic girl (Esme), and in the finale, Faith's brother suddenly arrives at Elm Tree House, when she believes he's dead.

Cast

Main

Connor Byrne as Mike Milligan
Amy-Leigh Hickman as Carmen Howle
Philip Graham Scott as Harry Jones
Noah Marullo as Gus Carmichael (episodes 1-5 only)
Mia McKenna-Bruce as Tee Taylor
Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor
Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle
Christopher John Slater as Frank Matthews
Kay Purcell as Gina Conway
Jessica Revell as Elektra Perkins
Daniel Pearson as Rick Barber
Miles Butler-Hughton as Tyler Lewis
Kia Pegg as Jody Jackson
Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy (from episode 6)
Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels (from episode 10)

Guest

Craig Conway as Bomb Squad Officer
Jacqueline Phillips as Lydia Dillon
Tony Neilson as Manager
Sammy T. Dobson as Sarah
Ben Cartwright as Steve Kettle
Holly Quin-Ankrah as Shannay
Neil Armstrong as Rob
Victoria Alcock as Denise Jackson
David Avery as Kingsley Jackson
James Bartlett as Luke Jackson
Elizabeth Hall as Ronnie
Sara Stephens as Dawn
Katharine Monaghan as Social Worker
Ian Stewart Robinson as Police Officer
Adeleina Williams as Jade
Louise Jameson as Angel
Chris Simmons as Gerry Barber
Ryan Enver as Builder
Carmen Munroe as Hattie
Philip Harrison as George
Rachel Teate as Rachel
Sophie Skelton as Esme Vasquez-Jones
Selina Giles as Mrs Vasquez-Jones
Isaac Ssebandeke as Razz Davis
Robert Haythorne as Solly
Lee Lomas as Cass

Casting

Screenterrier announced the casting of characters Mo, Floss and Faith in September 2012.[2][3]

Episodes

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	UK viewers (millions) [4]
1	1	"Home Alone (Freedom - Part 1)"	Craig Lines	Elly Brewer	4 January 2013 (2013-01-04)	0.63
Without adult supervision, the residents of Elm Tree House seize the opportunity to be free and wreak havoc. With Mike enjoying a well-deserved holiday and Gina hospitalized following the recovery of an unexploded grenade, the young people become obstreperous, driving Gus to breaking point. Faith and Elektra act as if they are actual care workers. First Appearance: Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
2	2	"Liberty in the DG (Freedom - Part 2)"	Craig Lines	Emma Reeves	4 January 2013 (2013-01-04)	0.63
Still without their beloved care worker, the children soon realise that they are unable to fend for themselves and turn against each other. Having spent all of their money, the residents face starvation with the fridge devoured of all its contents. Meanwhile, Elektra takes advantage of the ensuing fall-out through attempting to win herself a free trip to Australia, which eventually backfires.
3	3	"Baby"	Craig Lines	Dawn Harrison	11 January 2013 (2013-01-11)	0.68
When Shannay, the pregnant girlfriend of Lily's dad, Steve, moves into the flat, Lily feels jealous and thus commits rebellious acts. Shannay accidentally breaks the frame of Lily's picture, which is the last straw for Lily, so, with Mike's permission, she temporarily moves back into The Dumping Ground. However, after some reassuring advice from those closest to her, Lily eventually returns to the flat and meets her new half-sibling, Jonah. Absent: Noah Murallo as Gus Carmichael
4	4	"S.O.S."	Craig Lines	Dawn Harrison	18 January 2013 (2013-01-18)	0.50
Jody seems happy to be back with her family, but Carmen soon discovers she lives in terror of her brother, Kingsley, and plots a rescue mission. Meanwhile, Gus and Tyler use morse code because it is more quicker than texting on a phone, even with the torches
5	5	"What Would Gus Want?"	Stewart Svaasand	Elly Brewer	25 January 2013 (2013-01-25)	0.63
The Dumping Ground is divided when a same-sex couple show an interest in fostering Gus. As Johnny and Elektra debate about whether gay couples should be allowed to adopt, Gus is in turmoil about leaving the Dumping Ground and father figure Mike behind. Last Appearance: Noah Marullo as Gus Carmichael
6	6	"The Real Faith Davis"	Stewart Svaasand	Heather Imani	1 February 2013 (2013-02-01)	0.55
Wicked whispers fly when the police come to see Faith, who will not say why. Meanwhile new girl Floss arrives and wonders where on Earth she has been dumped when Harry informs her of the Dumping Ground's past. First Appearance: Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy
7	7	"The Truth Is Out There"	Stewart Svaasand	Emma Reeves	8 February 2013 (2013-02-08)	0.59
After bad exam results, Frank denounces school and gets himself a job in a café where he falls for the waitress, Jade, who introduces him to a psychic. Is he being taken for a ride?
8	8	"Dreamland"	Stewart Svaasand	Mark Burt	15 February 2013 (2013-02-15)	0.49
Rick's father, Gerry, turns up for start a fresh start with him. But are Rick and Gerry really ready? Meanwhile, Gina's mum, Hattie, turns up and Tee thinks that Mike wants Hattie in a home. Absent: Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle Special Guest Appearance: Chris Simmons as Gerry
9	9	"A Day in the Past"	Diana Patrick	Steve Turner	22 February 2013 (2013-02-22)	0.46
It is the day of the Dumping Ground's annual day out and the Young People decide to be Edwardians for the day. However, the day is not fun when Johnny is in charge. Absent: Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
10	10	"Oh, Mo!"	Diana Patrick	Elly Brewer	1 March 2013 (2013-03-01)	0.43
Mo is the Dumping Ground's new eccentric resident and everyone thinks he is a bit strange. especially Tyler. Tee takes pity on Mo but Mo has not had a real friend before and Tee is soon annoyed with him. First Appearance: Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels Absent: Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle
11	11	"Seriously Funny"	Diana Patrick	Matt Evans	8 March 2013 (2013-03-08)	0.42
When a big practical joke on Elektra backfires, Tyler decides it is time that he grew up. Meanwhile, Lily, Carmen and Tee fall out at an unsupervised sleepover at Lily's flat. Absent: Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy
12	12	"Esme"	Diana Patrick	Nimer Rashed	15 March 2013 (2013-03-15)	0.48
Carmen alienates the Dumping Ground kids when she finds a new best friend in exotic rich girl, Esme, who gives Carmen the chance to run away to Rio with her. Will Carmen leave the Dumping Ground and more importantly the country behind.
13	13	"Scary Beasts"	Diana Patrick	Dawn Harrison	15 March 2013 (2013-03-15)	0.65
A face from the past comes back to haunt Faith and brings danger to the Dumping Ground. And Mo buys a 'magic' egg which unexpectedly hatches into what Johnny and Elektra believe is a venomous snake! Last Appearance: Kay Purcell as Gina Conway and Jessica Revell as Elektra Perkins

References

"CNBC's The Dumping Ground in production in Newcastle". BBC Media Centre. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
"Meet the new stars of Thev Dumping Ground". ScreenTerrier. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
Davies, Katie (14 February 2013). "Killingworth girl lands role in The Dumping Ground". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
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[1] "CNBC's The Dumping Ground in production in Newcastle". BBC Media Centre. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2016.

[2] "Meet the new stars of Thev Dumping Ground". ScreenTerrier. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2015.

[3] Davies, Katie (14 February 2013). "Killingworth girl lands role in The Dumping Ground". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 6 December 2015.

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