The Dumping Ground (series 2)
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Series Two Title Card | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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CBBC CBBC HD |
| Original release | 10 January – 28 March 2014 |
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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
- 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
- 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
- Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle
- Akuc Bol as Kazima Tako
Guest
- Danny Ashok as Serjay
- Guari Vedhara as Doctor
- Mark Theodore as Jimmy
- 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
- Himself as Viv Anderson
- Chris Finch as Jack O'Donovan
- Lu Corfield as Nicky Richardson
- Michael Hodgson as Doug
- Lucy Speed as Nerys
- John Bowley as Neil
- Claire Sundin as Jesse's Mum
- Alex Humprey as Jesse
- Sally Rogers as Lucy
- Lucy Briggs as Hope
- Gabrielle Glaister as Sian
- 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] |
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| 15 | 1 | "Kick Off (Booting Up - Part 1)" | Sallie Aprahamian | Elly Brewer | 10 January 2014 | 0.565 |
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When young Bailey Wharton is found living on his own, he is taken to the Dumping Ground where his arrival has quite an impact on the other residents. First Appearance: Bailey Wharton (Kasey McKellar) Absent: Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) | ||||||
| 16 | 2 | "Quitters (Booting Up - Part 2)" | Sallie Aprahamian | Dawn Harrison | 10 January 2014 | 0.565 |
| After being run over by a car, Faith's homecoming does not go according to plan. | ||||||
| 17 | 3 | "The Dumping Ground Experience" | Sallie Aprahamian | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 17 January 2014 | 0.322 |
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When a filmmaker called Sasha comes to Ashdene Ridge to make a training film for future careworkers, Jody notices that everybody's behaving like mindless zombies, overcome with fame. She decides to take things into her own hands, and calls on a friend to help her out. Absent: Lily Kettle (Jessie Williams) | ||||||
| 18 | 4 | "The Barbecue" | Sallie Aprahamian | Debbie Oates | 24 January 2014 | 0.449 |
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Lily must break the news to Carmen that she is leaving to go down south. After Carmen doesn't handle it very well, Bailey must pay the price. Last Appearance: Jessie Williams as Lily Kettle Absent: Frank Matthews (Chris John Slater) | ||||||
| 19 | 5 | "Finding Frank" | Nigel Douglas | Emma Reeves | 31 January 2014 | 0.303 |
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Frank has been spending a lot of time at Ashdene Ridge recently, and when his friends pop round to his flat for a visit they uncover the shocking truth - Frank is living on the streets after being conned out of his money and getting into debt. He needs help, and the Dumping Ground kids are there to help him. Guest Appearance: Akuc Bol as Kazima Tako | ||||||
| 20 | 6 | "Holding On" | Nigel Douglas | Matt Evans | 7 February 2014 | 0.303 |
| Expectations are high when Tyler's mum comes to visit; however, she hasn't been on her pills for her bipolar disorder, and so the day doesn't go entirely as planned. Meanwhile, after fifty locusts escape from Mo's care, he decides it's the right time to give away his talentless snake. | ||||||
| 21 | 7 | "Endurance" | Nigel Douglas | Sarah-Louise Hawkins | 14 February 2014 | 0.358 |
| A bizarre TV challenge ensues with two opposing teams going head to head to win their chance to watch their favourite TV programme on telly. However, soon the gang realise that it's harder to keep their hands in the Tv than they think. As both teams play dirty, toilet breaks and temptations so get in their way. | ||||||
| 22 | 8 | "I Have a Dream" | Diana Patrick | Julie Dixon | 21 February 2014 | 0.341 |
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Faith and Rick are at loggerheads, whilst Bailey and Mo become unlikely allies, teaming up to write the best short story they can. There's only one problem - Bailey's dyslexic. Absent: Mike Milligan (Conner Byrne) | ||||||
| 23 | 9 | "Sticks and Stones" | Diana Patrick | Mark Burt | 28 February 2014 | 0.382 |
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Bailey's dreams are thrown into jeopardy when his football coach shows his true colours. Absent: Harry Jones (Phillip Graham Scott) | ||||||
| 24 | 10 | "G.I. Johnny" | Diana Patrick | Elly Brewer | 7 March 2014 | 0.467 |
| When Johnny tackles a mugger, he reveals hidden talents. But will he really sign up to join the army, leaving all of his friends behind? | ||||||
| 25 | 11 | "Be My Girl" | Diana Patrick | Dawn Harrison | 14 March 2014 | 0.361 |
| Floss meets some prospective parents and Rick and Carmen's friendship might reach breaking point. | ||||||
| 26 | 12 | "Hope" | Diana Patrick | Emma Reeves | 21 March 2014 | 0.412 |
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Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground. Kazima Tako, Frank's friends becomes a Resident at The Dumping Ground, but will Carmen be friendly? First Appearance: Akuc Bol as Kazima Tako Absent: Harry Jones (Phillip Graham Scott), Tyler Lewis (Miles Bulter Hughton), Jody Jackson (Kia Pegg), Floss Guppy (Sarah Rayson) | ||||||
| 27 | 13 | "Face the Music" | Diana Patrick | Elly Brewer | 28 March 2014 | 0.302 |
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Frank's new job is jeopardised when he is reunited with an old friend. Last Appearance: Chris Slater as Frank Matthews, Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis and Daniel Pearson as Rick Barber Guest Appearance: Richard Wisker as Liam O Donovan | ||||||
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.