Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker is the lead character in the "Tracy Beaker" franchise. After first appearing as the main character in Jacqueline Wilson's 1991 book "The Story of Tracy Beaker", she appeared in the popular children's television drama of the same name, portrayed by Dani Harmer, and its sequel series "Tracy Beaker Returns", as well as numerous spin-offs, Jacqueline Wilson books, a play and a video game. In her first appearances in the "Tracy Beaker" books and in the television series "The Story of Tracy Beaker", Tracy lives in care at a care home referred to as "The Dumping Ground".
The Story of Tracy Beaker (TV series) for purchase alongside a magazine based on the show. The pilot episode aired on 8 January 2002 and the series finale aired on 9 December 2005. The show spanned a total of five series with 120 episodes in total. Series 1 introduces the characters and feel of the show. In , Tracy moves back into the Dumping Ground. Three episodes in Series 1 form the basis of the show and make the format and atmosphere easy to understand, "Sneaking in Ben" shows Tracy's friendships, "The Truth Is Revealed" shows Tracy's way of thinking and "Friend" shows Tracy's way of understanding