The second series of the British children's television series The Dumping Ground began broadcasting on 10 January 2014 on CBBC and ended on 28 March 2014. The series follows the lives of the children living in the new fictional children's care home of Ashdene Ridge nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of thirteen, thirty-minute episodes. It is the tenth series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.
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.
After being run over by a car, Faith's homecoming does not go according to plan. And when Baileys Dad finally turns up will Bailey accept him for leaving him alone?
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3
"The Dumping Ground Experience"
Sallie Aprahamian
Sarah-Louise Hawkins
17 January 2014 (2014-01-17)
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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 Tyler to help her out.
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 when Johnny accuses him for breaking the window when Carmen admits it was her.
Frank has been spending a lot of time out of Ashdene Ridge recently, and when his friends pop round to his new 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 even though Mike and May-Li aren't happy. May-Li also asks Kazimia about her parents.
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.
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7
"Endurance"
Nigel Douglas
Sarah-Louise Hawkins
14 February 2014 (2014-02-14)
0.36
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. Its football or talent. 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.
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8
"I Have a Dream"
Diana Patrick
Julie Dixon
21 February 2014 (2014-02-21)
0.34
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.
Bailey's dreams are thrown into jeopardy when his football coach shows his true colours. Meanwhile Floss is upset by Carmens rudeness when she ordered a nail set and May-Li tells Floss about her mum what happened to her when she was a baby after Floss tried to draw a picture of her mum after Carmen Tores it when she thought Floss glued to her to her sheet but it was Jody and Tyler when they told Carmen she needed to stop being so mean.
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?
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11
"Be My Girl"
Diana Patrick
Dawn Harrison
14 March 2014 (2014-03-14)
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Floss meets some prospective parents and Rick and Carmen's friendship might reach breaking point.
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12
"Hope"
Diana Patrick
Emma Reeves
21 March 2014 (2014-03-21)
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Johnny and Tee have very different reactions when their mum arrives at the Dumping Ground. Johnny doesn't want to see her and Tee does. Kazima Tako, Frank's friends becomes a Resident at The Dumping Ground, but will Carmen be friendly?
