List of The Story of Tracy Beaker Episodes - Series Two: More of Me (2003)

Series Two: More of Me (2003)

Series 2 was filmed in 2002 and aired in 2003

# Original title Directed by Written by Original airdate Prod. code
2–1 "Back & Bad" Delyth Thomas Mary Morris 10 July 2003 (2003-07-10) 2.1

Tracy comes back to the Dumping Ground with a bang after setting fire to Cam's kitchen. She swears never to see or talk to her again. Meanwhile, a new trainee careworker called Nathan arrives and he proves more than a match for the kids when they play pranks on him.

Debuts: "Lol" and "Bouncer" Plakova, Dolly and Nathan Jones
2–2 "Bedsit" Joss Agnew Laura Summers 10 July 2003 (2003-07-10) 2.2
Tracy is bored of being fussed over by everyone after her return to the DG, so when she finds Adele's new bedsit address she decides go and visit her. Tracy decides to turn the garden shed into her bedsit. But the others also turn various rooms of the house into their bedsit, and Dolly causes chaos when she locks herself in the bathroom.
2–3 "Brothers" Joss Agnew Ian Carney 17 July 2003 (2003-07-17) 2.3
Lol, Bouncer and Ben buy lots of unhealthy food from Nathan's website and create a shop in the cellar called "The Sugar Shack". But Lol soon becomes a rival to Tracy. Meanwhile, Nathan is working on a food project and as well as providing nothing but healthy salads at mealtimes, he bans Dolly from a certain orange drink, making her intent on revenge.
2–4 "Action Therapy" Delyth Thomas Gary Parker 17 July 2003 (2003-07-17) 2.4
Tracy has still not been in contact with Cam after coming back to the DG so Elaine resolves to get them talking with a series of role-play and trust exercises, and persuades the other kids to use this method with each other, causing chaos.
2–5 "Alien" Joss Agnew Rob Gittins 24 July 2003 (2003-07-24) 2.5

A spooky sensation has taken over the DG, with Lol making horror-movies and strange noises in the middle of the night. Finally, the mystery is revealed – a new bad girl has arrived called Amber.

Debut: Amber Hearst
2–6 "Doggie" Delyth Thomas Tracy Brabin 24 July 2003 (2003-07-24) 2.6

A stray dog is roaming the corridors of the DG and Dolly gets upset as he reminds her of a foster family's pet. Seeing Dolly sad, Tracy tries to help by offering to foster ‘Fang' and they pursue him until he's safely locked up in Tracy's bedroom.

Guest Starring: Steve Littlewood, Carrie, Vikram ('Fang's owner)
2–7 "Bad Girls" Delyth Thomas Othniel Smith 31 July 2003 (2003-07-31) 2.7

Tracy sees Amber's bad girl gang and immediately wants to become a member. Meanwhile, Louise is tired of being a goody-goody and has a fashion and personality makeover, inspired once again by Amber's presence.

Absent: Duke
2–8 "Big Fight" Delyth Thomas Andy Walker 31 July 2003 (2003-07-31) 2.8

Justine and Tracy have an argument over the TV remote control and, forbidden to fight by Elaine, set up Champions to wrestle on their behalf. But the two boys in question, Bouncer and Ben, are not so keen.

Absent: Duke
2–9 "Hollywood" Joss Agnew Sam Bain & Jesse Armstrong 7 August 2003 (2003-08-07) 2.9
Tracy makes a video of her life to get fostered by a Hollywood star, and as usual, the rest of the kids begin copying her idea. But Lol causes trouble when he plans to make a film about the "cruelty" that kids suffer in care, enlisting the help of Elaine and Duke.
2–10 "Home Truths" Delyth Thomas Mary Morris 7 August 2003 (2003-08-07) 2.10

When Dolly makes Nathan play a game of Truth and Dare with her, Duke is worried about the consequences and rightly so! When Tracy gets accused of constantly lying, she promises to tell the whole truth until six o'clock, and everyone's best kept secrets are revealed. Meanwhile, Nathan has a new girlfriend but he finds himself choosing between her and Dolly.

Guest Starring: Anna, Nathan's girlfriend
2–11 "Day Trip" Joss Agnew Gary Parker 14 August 2003 (2003-08-14) 2.11

Jenny has arranged a trip out for the kids at an Adventure Centre and looks forward to a day of peace and tranquillity at the DG whilst Duke and Nathan accompany the kids into the countryside. When they arrive, they are introduced by Gordon who ends up irritating all the kids and they all try to get their own back.

Guest Starring: Gordon and Warren
2–12 "Christmas" Delyth Thomas Laura Summers 14 August 2003 (2003-08-14) 2.12
Bouncer and Lol's Aunt is considering taking them on full-time and Lol is excited to be leaving the DG for a life free of rules and regulations. But Bouncer has the opposite reaction – he's quite at home at the DG and bad Christmas memories make him yearn to stay, so Tracy decides to bring Christmas early to the DG.
2–13 "Takeover" Delyth Thomas Sam Bain & Jesse Armstrong 21 August 2003 (2003-08-21) 2.13
A mystery takes over the DG when chairs are being re-arranged, shoelaces tied together and other spooky phenomena, and Lol and Bouncer have their own theory on the strange events.
2–14 "Work" Lucy Flannery 21 August 2003 (2003-08-21) 2.14
Bouncer and Amber are doing badly at school, so Elaine takes charge of their next project – setting up work placements. Her options are extremely dull so Bouncer is inspired to get his own job – as a paperboy. But a jealous Tracy soon finds a way to make some easy money and in the process, get one over on Amber.
2–15 "Bridesmaid" Joss Agnew Mary Morris 28 August 2003 (2003-08-28) 2.15
Justine's Dad is getting married to girlfriend Carrie and Justine is to be a bridesmaid. But her Dad's unfortunate choice of dress leaves her so miserable that Tracy and the girls try to help. But a food fight soon ruins the dress - and jeopardises Justine's part in the wedding. Meanwhile, Lol and Bouncer are irritated that the DG is being dominated by girls and decide to take action.
2–16 "Quiz" Delyth Thomas Rob Gittins & Gary Parker 28 August 2003 (2003-08-28) 2.16
Nathan is inspired after winning a quiz and enters the DG into a Care Home Quiz Competition. But his suggestion coincides with a rather nasty washing incident, which leaves all the kids clothes dyed an unfortunate shade of green proving he's pretty incapable in his job. As the day of the competition arrives, the fighting DG kids must work together to win.
2–17 "Two-Timing Adele" Delyth Thomas Abigail Abben Mensah 4 September 2003 (2003-09-04) 2.17
Adele's mobile is being repaired and soon everyone at the Dumping Ground is tired of taking messages from all her boyfriends. But they soon realise that each boy offers a different range of goodies for them all – and set about getting their guy instated as Adele's ultimate beau. But it's not long before a battle between the two gangs of kids commences.
2–18 "Secrets and Lies" Joss Agnew Othniel Smith 4 September 2003 (2003-09-04) 2.18
Fearing that he and his brother will be put into different school, Lol ‘bugs' a big staff meeting. But he's tricked when Amber gets to the tape before he can, and alarmed when she begins to fuel rumour and suspicion about the subjects discussed by the staff - It's time for Tracy to take actions.
2–19 "Music" Joss Agnew Laura Summers 11 September 2003 (2003-09-11) 2.19

Inspired by Adele joining a band and sick of sharing everything, Tracy decides she'll learn to play a musical instrument and Duke gets her a saxophone via Elaine. But soon, the whole DG is turned into musical chaos as the other kids force Elaine into buying them instruments. Meanwhile, Amber moves into Tracy's bedroom when she graffiti's her bedroom wall, adding to the chaos created by Elaine.

Absent: Jenny
2–20 "Family Tree" Delyth Thomas Andy Walker 11 September 2003 (2003-09-11) 2.20

A school project has Tracy, Justine and Louise working on their ‘family trees' which brings out some intense feelings. Later, when Louise is about to meet a potential new foster family, she is worried at the thought of losing not only her best friend Justine but everything she knows and loves about the DG, so Tracy accompanies her on the trip. Meanwhile, Bouncer and Lol befriend the Morris's grandad and the three cause havoc at the DG. Guest Starring: The Morris family

Absent: Dolly
2–21 "Ben's Party" Joss Agnew Laura Summers 17 September 2003 (2003-09-17) 2.21

Amber accuses Ben of being wimpy and boring so he decides to throw a huge party while his parents are out and invites all the DG kids along. But Tracy doesn't get an invite after they have an argument: a decision Ben comes to regret when Amber's friends gatecrash the party.

Absent: Dolly
2–22 "Get Lost" Joss Agnew Mary Morris 17 September 2003 (2003-09-17) 2.22

When Tracy hears that Ben's Aunt and Uncle are visiting, she lands herself an invitation to his house – and the foursome take a trip to the beach. But Ben's aunt Kate, under the pretence Tracy is a spoilt rich girl, issues Tracy a few home truths. Meanwhile, It's saturday at the DG and the rest of the kids are away, everyone except for Dolly, who manages to tire all three staff members by herself.

Guest Starring: Aunt Kate and Uncle Jasper.
2–23 "The Long Goodbye" Delyth Thomas Othniel Smith 24 September 2003 (2003-09-24) 2.23

It's Louise's last day at the DG, as she's going to be fostered by the Morris family. She tries to put a brave face on her worries about leaving the DG, her friends and especially Justine. Meanwhile, Lol holds an auction at the DG consisting of Louise's unwanted belongings. And, things look up for Amber as she finds a couple who share her enthusiasm for motorbikes and mayhem, who also happen to be old friends of Duke's.

Final appearance: Louise Goven (as a main character)

Guest Starring: The Morris family, Colin and Selima (biker couple)
2–24 "Genius at Work" Delyth Thomas Othniel Smith 24 September 2003 (2003-09-24) 2.24

After a series of experimental art trials (including inscribing the letter ‘D' all over Duke's face) Tracy is grounded and is instructed to try to cheer Justine up, who is depressed that Louise has left. Meanwhile, Ben is ill, and Lol and Bouncer use this as a perfect opportunity to play with his games.

Absent: Dolly
2–25 "Nathan's Assessment" Delyth Thomas Laura Summers 1 October 2003 (2003-10-01) 2.25
Elaine arrives at the DG to check that Nathan is coming up to scratch as a trainee. After interviewing all the kids and a angry Tracy (whom he has cancelled a bowling trip with) and discovering that he hasn't completed one piece of coursework, her report looks worrying – she has the power to fail him, so Tracy, the staff and the kids join forces to save his job.
2–26 "Home and Hosed" Joss Agnew Mary Morris 1 October 2003 (2003-10-01) 2.26

Ben's Aunt and Uncle, Kate and Jasper, arrive at the DG – with the intentions of fostering Tracy. But it would mean leaving everything she knows behind - including Cam and Ben, and the DG kids also pose a threat to her new life.

Final appearances: Ben Batambuze, Adele Azupadi, Amber Hearst, Jenny Edwards

Guest Starring: Aunt Kate and Uncle Jasper

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