68-503: Danielle Jane Harmer (born 8 February 1989) is an English actress, television personality, and former singer. She is best known for her lead role as Tracy Beaker in the CBBC series The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002–2006), Tracy Beaker Returns (2010–2012), for which she was nominated for a BAFTA in 2010, The Tracy Beaker Survival Files (2011–2012), My Mum Tracy Beaker (2021), and The Beaker Girls (2021–2023). Harmer played
136-481: A care home referred to as "The Dumping Ground". She has a wild imagination and regularly breaks the rules. As such, she is considered a bad role-model by parents. In Tracy Beaker Returns , she works as a care worker at the Dumping Ground. She is mentioned a number of times in the spin-off The Dumping Ground , before making a guest appearance in two episodes of the sixth series. The Tracy Beaker books were
204-528: A 2009 Children's BAFTA nomination. In 2009, Harmer received a Gold Blue Peter Badge for her role in Tracy Beaker . Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker is a fictional character and the lead role of 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 children's television drama of
272-440: A BBC-wide project that supports unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar artists and DJs, to find the original theme tune and sound for the show. They held a competition for six up-and-coming artists including KateGoes, to write a theme tune for the show from a written specification. KateGoes won and the theme was recorded in the studio of Richie Webb whose credits include That Mitchell and Webb Look and Comedy Shuffle , to create
340-424: A care worker and had written an autobiography about what life is like for children in care. Three series aired of Tracy Beaker Returns . It concluded on 23 March 2012, due to Harmer deciding to quit her role as Tracy. A spin-off was created called The Dumping Ground but did not feature her, though she did return for two episodes at the end of series 6. She then starred in another TV show called Dani's Castle ,
408-549: A hairdresser. From the age of five, Harmer attended Stagecoach drama lessons. Harmer won a scholarship to attend Redroofs Theatre School at the age of seven, and left with three GCSEs . Harmer's educational achievements beyond GCSEs are unknown. Harmer made her stage debut at the age of six in the musical The Who's Tommy in the West End . She has appeared in a number of pantomimes: Dolly Mixture in Snow White (2004),
476-489: A long period and regularly disagrees with the staff and children at the Dumping Ground. On top of this Tracy has been rejected by two sets of foster parents, once because the couple looking after her were about to have a baby and could not keep Tracy with them, much to her distress. Originally introduced in the book The Story of Tracy Beaker , to date the character has appeared in four further books, The Dare Game , Starring Tracy Beaker , My Mum Tracy Beaker and We Are
544-488: A record deal with record label Universal / Decca worth £3 million, under the management of Daniel Glatman, some time before beginning work on her debut album. The album was recorded and written in 2008 with the help of producer and songwriter Tom Nichols, and entitled Superheroes . The album's lead and only single " Free " was released on 25 May 2009, after becoming the theme song of the TV show Dani's House , in which Harmer plays
612-511: A spin-off from Dani's House . This aired at the start of 2013 and ended in 2015. Harmer was due to star as Jane in Disco Inferno , which was planned to tour across the UK in autumn 2012. However, it was announced on 5 September 2012, after an investor pulled out, that the musical had been cancelled. Harmer confirmed via her Twitter account on the same day that she would be a contestant on
680-551: A stage adaptation of the book, Tracy Beaker Gets Real , sta rring Sarah Churm as Tracy. It was written by Mary Morris, one of the writers of the TV series. Like the television series, the set used elements of cartoon themes, similar to the illustrations in the books. In 2009, Tracy Beaker became a video game character in Tracy Beaker: The Game on Nintendo DS and PC . The game, described as "bookish", involves reading large portions of text to make choices for
748-455: A struggling author, as there is not much activity in the Dumping Ground and Tracy is extremely excited, but is upset when Justine has to dampen her spirits and wears makeup, from Adele, to impress her, with disastrous results. She does this by bribing her. Since she is an author and Tracy loves writing, she wants to make a first good impression on her and ends up having a fight with Justine, as she provoked her, making them embarrassed as Cam watches
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#1732773251542816-537: A £3m record deal with Universal Group . She recorded her debut studio album, Superheroes , in September 2009, and released the single and theme from Dani's House , "Free", but the album was never released and it was later confirmed she had abandoned her music career indefinitely. In 2012, Harmer competed in the fourth series of Let's Dance for Sport Relief alongside Tyger Drew-Honey , in which they both finished as joint runners-up. Later that year, she competed in
884-477: Is DK's, because it is green and has a coin in it. She then demands that Matt has a colonic irrigation , which Ollie does for him using the tap and hose. Ollie films Jas naked in the shower and sends DK the clip for £ 5. When DK promptly forwards the clip to the whole college, Jas is furious and dumps Ollie. Matt is desperate to lose his virginity but, when he tries to move his relationship with Chloe too far too fast for her liking, she friend zones him. Matt sees
952-511: Is a British sitcom , written by Tim Dawson , produced in house by BBC Productions, and broadcast on the former channel BBC Three . The show takes a direct look at five sixth form students, Jas, Ollie, Matt, Chloe and DK, as well as, from series three, new character Robyn Crisp, who are living in Abingdon . Their lives rotate around the fictional Wooton College, their bedrooms, and Ollie's garden shed. A pilot originally aired in 2007, followed by
1020-476: Is an orphan but because her mother could not look after her. Tracy imagines that her mother is a Hollywood star who will collect her one day. Carly Beaker, who is Tracy's mother, really is a film star but does stunts, as revealed in Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me . Tracy's personality has been described as bossy and rebellious, while still being likeable and creative. She has been estranged from her mother for
1088-430: Is assigned to go on an intense behavioural therapy week. However, she becomes ill, and is replaced by an unattractive, obese colleague. Chloe decides she is ready to lose her virginity with Matt at last, as long as her parents approve. Luckily they do, but when Chloe and Matt go to her bedroom, they discover that Chloe's parents are there and want to stay in the room as Chloe and Matt have sex. Chloe persuades them to leave
1156-499: Is back at the care-home, and everyone seems to be singing and not enjoying themselves and suddenly it becomes like the West End musical, Chicago . Crash, Jackie and Tracy have a master plan as they take pranks from the nasty Wellards. But Chantal is feeling rather emotional over Jackie's feelings for her. Tracy helps when Bouncer has feelings over care worker Jane. The first few episodes of the fifth series do not feature Tracy, as she
1224-547: Is based around her relationship with her 12 year-old daughter Jess (Emma Davies). The Dani Harmer Academy is a performing arts academy founded and run by Harmer in Berkshire . The academy offers educational classes such as drama, dance and singing, for children and young people. Harmer is also an acting coach at the academy. On 28 June 2016, Harmer gave birth to her daughter, Avarie-Belle Betsy Rachel Brough. In August 2021, Harmer and her partner Simon Brough announced that she
1292-526: Is desperate to receive anal sex from Ollie, in his mother's bed, while she is out at work. Ollie reluctantly agrees, but Jas accidentally defecates in the bed and Ollie's mother returns unexpectedly early. They blame his dog, who is euthanised by the vet . The attempt anal again in Ollie's mother's bed, but again Jas defecates in the bed and his mother comes home. This time, the couple blame Ollie's grandfather, who
1360-414: Is excited, but Matt's nerves get the better of him: he cannot brig himself to kiss Chloe. She undergoes a sexy makeover to entice Matt, but when this has no effect on him she concludes he must be gay . His mates Ollie and DK are not convinced, and give Matt a practical lesson in the art of snogging . Will Matt now find the courage to kiss Chloe live on stage? Ollie's phone is stolen by a little girl, and
1428-723: Is forced to think about her future, so she agrees to spend time with Cam and Gary, and, to her surprise, they get on very well, until Cam drops the bombshell that they are getting married – this is way too much for Tracy to handle and she wants nothing to do with the 'sordid' affair. Cam and Gary get married, and Tracy only manages to make it thanks to Crash and Jackie. In the end, Cam and Gary tell Tracy they are going to adopt her. Tracy, alongside Justine Littlewood and Crash Watkins, appear in Elizabeth II's 80th birthday special. Four years later, she has written an autobiography, however, she used Cam's credit card to publish it. Cam notifies
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#17327732515421496-405: Is given the job, but she turns it down, saying that she would much rather stay at the Dumping Ground. Tracy learns that the council are going to shut down the Dumping Ground and so she climbs onto the roof and starts a protest. The protest ends in disaster, however, when Lily ends up climbing onto the roof and falling off. As a result, the Dumping Ground is briefly blue, but re-Beaker-ised thanks to
1564-463: Is introduced as a ten-year-old girl living in a children's residential care home nicknamed the "Dumping Ground". The nickname is explained in The Story of Tracy Beaker as being where children in care are "dumped" when they are "past their sell-by date." She has been described as a modern heroine with regular looks and curly brown hair. It is revealed that she has been placed in care not because she
1632-554: Is on holiday with Cam in Egypt. She contacts the DG daily. However, she returns to the care home afterwards, when Cam's new boyfriend Gary moves in with them. Most episodes do not include Tracy as Dani Harmer (who plays Tracy) was suffering from migraines during filming. Tracy Beaker makes a shock return to the Dumping Ground. Tracy has decided that she cannot live with Cam anymore because Cam wants her new boyfriend Gary to move in with them. Tracy
1700-409: Is set in Abingdon , Oxfordshire . Although the show consists of scenes recorded on location and pre-recorded studio scenes, most of the show is recorded in front of a live studio audience at BBC Television Centre , White City, London . Wooton College external shots were filmed at Abingdon and Witney College, Abingdon Campus. The Coming of Age production team joined forces with BBC Introducing ,
1768-424: Is still considering fostering her. Cam asks Tracy to move in with her. Tracy agrees, packs straight away and has a lovely goodbye from all the staff and children. Tracy lands back at the Dumping Ground after setting fire to Cam's kitchen. After this incident, Tracy refuses to talk to Cam, so Elaine ( Nisha Nayar ) resolves to get them talking with a series of role-play and trust exercises. Whilst Elaine briefly leaves
1836-441: Is subsequently put into a nursing home . When DK drives one of his teachers mad with his bad behaviour in class, the principal forces him to see an educational psychologist . DK is reluctant, until he sees that the psychologist , Stephanie, is young and highly attractive. She says that he is merely an attention seeker . DK reasons that if he wants to keep seeing Stephanie then he has to appear to be insane . His plan works and he
1904-409: The tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing , partnered with Vincent Simone , reaching the final and finishing in fourth place. Danielle Jane Harmer was born and raised in her hometown Bracknell , Berkshire , to parents Jill, a former legal worker and children's casting agent, and Andy Harmer, a mechanic and chauffeur. Her parents are now divorced. She has a younger sister named Betsy, who works as
1972-584: The 2006 series of the Saturday morning show Mighty Truck of Stuff . In November 2008, The Guardian reported that After You've Gone was to be cancelled by the BBC, due to ITV moving Coronation Street to the same slot on ITV1 . The BBC had announced a fourth series of the show in January of that year to be aired in 2009; however, the series ended with a Christmas special in 2008. In 2008, Harmer signed
2040-590: The Beaker Girls . She has also appeared in Red Nose Day special called Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart . In 2002, the BBC adapted the book into a children's television drama series based on the books, The Story of Tracy Beaker , starring Dani Harmer as Tracy. The program ran for five series on CBBC until 2006 and included a one-off feature-length movie, Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me . Harmer first took on
2108-704: The DG she does everything better than Tracy does including saving Jody Jackson's life after she has an allergic reaction. Tracy sleeps overnight at the DG then the next morning says goodbye to Mike and leaves for good. My Mum Tracy Beaker premiered on CBBC on 12 February 2021. The series follows on from the events of its predecessors, The Story of Tracy Beaker , Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground . Harmer reprised her role as Tracy Beaker, as well as Montanna Thompson returning to play Tracy's arch-nemesis Justine Littlewood , Lisa Coleman as Tracy's adoptive mother Cam Lawson , and Ruth Gemmell as Tracy's biological mother Carly Beaker . New characters joining
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2176-445: The DG, her best friend Ben and of course, Cam. In the end Tracy decides to go to Scotland, but only for a holiday. Tracy is still living in the DG but gets worried when she hears that new head care worker Shelley Appleton ( Nicola Reynolds ) is considering moving her to a different care home. To make matters worse, Cam is leaving for New York. Fortunately, after the other kids form an alliance to all leave if Tracy does, Shelley postpones
2244-444: The Dumping Ground and Mike allows her to stay the night. The next day she asks Mike for a job, and he lets her become an assistant care worker. However, she does not do a good job, always being late and breaking her promises to the kids. When she is told that she might be fired, she quits and leaves. With the help of the kids, she gets her job back. After that, she has a job filled with excitement almost every day and she becomes closer to
2312-747: The Dumping Ground, including being made to dress up as a giant sausage with Sapphire and having to be a team leader during a weekend in the countryside, Tracy finally loses Lily as a sister when she decides to live with her dad once again. When Cam leaves for New York, Tracy starts having panic attacks at home, finally resulting in a big one in front of the kids. Tracy deals with cynical Burnywood care worker Dennis Stokle, tries to get shy, mousy Kitty out of her shell despite being warned of her unpredictable behavior resulting in Tracy being injured badly, and helping Lily to try to help her to get Rosie and Poppy with their dad, Steve Kettle. In episode 7, Tracy has difficulty at
2380-511: The Dumping ground when Justine Littlewood returns. Later in the episode, Justine announced that she is getting married with a man called Charlie. (Episode 12). Tracy and Rick show Justine why this is a bad idea. In the final episode of Tracy Beaker returns, Tracy decides to leave DG because she becomes a fully qualified care worker in a different care home. She is replaced with Melanie, who makes Tracy jealous because on Tracy's last day of working at
2448-552: The accompanying feature-length film Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me . Her other TV credits include the ITV drama series Trial & Retribution , My Family , Pie in the Sky , The 10th Kingdom , Beast , Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor , "Beep Beep" in the British television series The Beeps , and the pilot for Coming of Age . She was one of the presenters known as "packers" in
2516-410: The artist name The Celebs . The music video debuted exclusively with The Sun on 29 November 2018, and had its first TV showing on Good Morning Britain on 30 November 2018. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart. In 2020, it was announced that Harmer would be reprising the role of Tracy Beaker in the 2021 CBBC series, My Mum Tracy Beaker . It follows Tracy as a single mother and
2584-446: The beginning, with Series 1 enjoying an average weekly reach of 1.2 million, and each episode appearing in the top 10 requested programmes on BBC iPlayer the day following transmission. Series 2 built on this success, with the first episode premiering to 719,000 viewers. BBC Three controller Danny Cohen (who commissioned the show) noted: "I'm delighted that Coming Of Age has been such a hit with young viewers. The writer Tim Dawson and
2652-623: The books are also on reading lists for schools, so boys will be involved in the classroom. The Story of Tracy Beaker has been UK libraries' most-loaned book between 2000 and 2010. In its description of Tracy, an article for the Herald Scotland states: "Though her life is bleak, Tracy is funny, imaginative, articulate and hopeful, like all Wilson's heroines." A Liverpool Echo article describes Tracy as "a heroine – a cult character who could be played by any actress." Coming of Age (BBC TV series) Coming of Age
2720-449: The character. Tracy returns to the Dumping Ground after being kicked out of Ted and Julie's house because they were expecting a new baby, and Tracy has a bad history with babies. She angrily packs her things to leave but is upset to see her best friend Louise (Chelsie Padley) being friends with Justine Littlewood (Montanna Thompson). Tracy becomes Justine's worst enemy after discovering that Justine has been given her old bedroom while Tracy
2788-462: The coins and later parts of his body start going green. He is delighted, and shows his green penis to girls at college, wrongly believing that they will find it attractive. Chloe finally agrees to go out with Matt, but only if he starts eating a healthy diet. As Matt hates vegetables, Chloe comes up with a foolproof test to make sure that Matt is eating his greens by examining his faeces . He does not, so gets some from DK. Chloe quickly realises that it
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2856-512: The credit card company, and the police soon catch on. Tracy is arrested and interviewed before being locked up, where it was revealed that Cam's marriage with Gary did not work, with Tracy stating that they do not talk about him. The reason why is still unknown. She is released when Cam drops the charges, on condition that she pays her back and that she helps write a column for the newspaper. When she returns home, she hears some angry sounding messages from Cam, and she runs away from home. She ends up in
2924-442: The day. Whilst in the Dumping Ground, it is Bouncer's birthday and he is leaving, Tracy is living with Cam and tries to set straight the situation at the DG. Tracy decides it's time to meet Cam's mother, her adoptive grandmother, and surprisingly likes her, which she did not expect. Tracy is still living with Cam. Tracy spends the shopping money for things she wants like turkey nuggets and fizzy drinks . One time, Tracy wakes up and she
2992-411: The film of Jas naked and falls in lust with her. Jas seizes her opportunity to get back at Ollie. She offers Matt what he desperately wants: pity sex . They do not have sex, because after Jas kisses Matt, he ejaculates . Ollie decides that there is only one effective way to get revenge on Jas and Matt: to make them even more jealous of him than he is of them by seducing Chloe. His attempt fails. Jas
3060-441: The final theme tune for the show. Twenty-three episodes of Coming of Age were broadcast over the course of three series. There are number of differences between the pilot and the subsequent series. Most notably, Alex Kew and Amy Yamazaki , who played Ollie and Jas in the pilot, have been replaced by Ceri Phillips and Hannah Job. Also, Dani Harmer originally played Chloe, but was replaced by Anabel Barnston. As well as new sets,
3128-435: The first series in 2008, a second series in 2010, and a third beginning in January 2011. In 2011, the show was cancelled along with other long running BBC Three programmes including Ideal , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps , Hotter Than My Daughter , and Doctor Who Confidential . The first series was released on DVD on 26 October 2009, however, no further series have been released on DVD. Coming of Age
3196-458: The idea. She later makes friends with new arrival Jackie Hopper, who makes a dash for the door at every opportunity, whom Tracy convinces to stay at the Dumping Ground for a while. Tracy is back and living with Cam, and just around the corner at the new location of the Dumping Ground is the arrival of the Wellards. They guarantee it will not be a smooth move. But Tracy Beaker's taken back to save
3264-620: The kids, particularly Lily and Toby because of their problems. Some of her adventures as a care worker include her disastrous first night shift at the Dumping Ground, her attempt to get Lily back with Poppy and Rosie and her attempt of finding out about stolen goods in Sapphire's room. In the last episode of the first series, Tracy is offered a job for a newspaper in London, and she has to write an article about life in care. Everyone refuses to help at first, but eventually they decide to help her. Tracy
3332-466: The lead role. The song reached number 117 on the Official Chart. "Free" was featured on the compilation album Pop Princesses 2009 . The scheduled release date of Superheroes was October 2009, which was later pushed back to early 2010. Rumours circulated that the album had been cancelled by Harmer's record company due to poor sales of the lead single, she responded that "they are just waiting for
3400-529: The most-loaned books from public libraries in the United Kingdom between 2000 and 2010. "Tracy is so outrageous. It's great to invent somebody who is far bolder than you would ever be yourself. I do think she's got an excuse for bad behaviour, though, because she's had a really tough life. If Tracy didn't have this total determination to survive and get her own back on people, she would be an extra-specially sad soul." Jacqueline Wilson Tracy Beaker
3468-492: The new series include Emma Davies as Tracy's daughter Jess, Jordan Duvigneau as Tracy's boyfriend Sean Godfrey, Noah Leacock as Tyrone and Danielle Henry as Jess' teacher Miss Mary Oliver. Similar to Wilson's other characters, Tracy Beaker is a child from a difficult background, dealing with her issues in a cynical manner and with much yelling. Her fanbase is primarily girls between 8 and 14, as 90% of those who turn up to Jacqueline Wilson's book signings are in that group. However,
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#17327732515423536-431: The news reports about the accident. Mike is almost sacked because of the protest, but he is thankfully let in. Lily is fostered by Cam after the accident, and Tracy starts to feel jealous as it has always just been her and Cam living together. After briefly getting a second job at a cafe to avoid spending time at home, Tracy finally accepts having Lily as a sister and they start to bond even more. After many more adventures at
3604-475: The right time to release it". No further comment was made until mid-2012, when Harmer stated via Twitter that she had given up music because she wanted to focus on her acting career. The album never surfaced, but the artwork and 30-second previews of each track were released in early 2010, along with the track list. Harmer returned to the role of Tracy Beaker in early 2010 in the 13-episode BBC series Tracy Beaker Returns , in which her character had developed into
3672-451: The role at the age of 12 and has maintained it for 20 years. She appeared in the TV special for Her Majesty the Queen's 80th Birthday and a charity miniseries, Parties with Pudsey . The character returned for an additional three series of Tracy Beaker Returns until 2012, in which an adult Tracy Beaker helps a new generation of kids at the Dumping Ground. The character has also appeared in
3740-479: The role of Molly Louise Venables in the BBC One comedy series After You've Gone (2007–2008). She starred in her own CBBC sitcom Dani's House (2008–2012), which received several awards and nominations from BAFTA Kids , and its spin-off Dani's Castle (2013–2014). Harmer also occasionally presented Friday Download and continuity clips for CBBC. In 2008, Harmer branched into the music industry and signed
3808-466: The room, Tracy and Cam sneak off and Tracy decides to show Cam what it is like to 'be her', which culminates in a disappearance at the shops to indicate how she felt when Cam left her. As the episode ends, their friendship is back on track. Tracy meets Ben's Aunt and Uncle, Kate and Jasper, who decide that they want to foster her. Tracy is initially ecstatic about this, only to learn that living with Kate and Jasper would mean moving to Scotland – far away from
3876-568: The room. DK realises that he is unpopular, but he can do amazing magic tricks. At Chloe and Jas's suggestion, he sets out to use his incredible talent to make new friends and lovers. However, his tricks make him more unpopular, especially after he scares the class by pretending to cut his arm. He later turns up unannounced and uninvited in Chloe's bedroom, where he accidentally starts a fire. In reaction to it, Matt and Chloe do not have sex. The show proved enormously popular with its target audience from
3944-492: 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. Harmer reprised her role as Tracy in the 2021 television series My Mum Tracy Beaker followed by The Beaker Girls . In her first appearances in the Tracy Beaker books and in the television series The Story of Tracy Beaker , Tracy lives in Foster care at
4012-409: The shame affects his sex drive . When Jas' array of seduction techniques have no effect on Ollie's penis , she takes drastic action to stiffen Ollie's resolve, involving viagra and a Jack Daniel's bottle. Driving home drunk from Chloe's, DK is pulled over by a policeman. He swallows a load of copper coins, falsely believing that the copper will neutralise the alcohol in his breath. He swallows all
4080-433: The theme tune also changed, from " Steady, As She Goes " by The Raconteurs to a specially written piece by Birmingham band KateGoes and Richie Webb. DK fancies fat girl Sky, but will his unusual seduction techniques – a mix of chocolate, rap and breakdancing – succeed in getting her into bed, or will he have to resort to wooing her with pies? Matt and Chloe are in the school play together, and have to kiss. Chloe
4148-874: The title character in Peter Pan (2005, Alban Arena , 2006 in Worthing and 2010 in High Wycombe ), Dick Whittington (2007, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre ) and the title role in Cinderella alongside Joe Tracini (2011, York Barbican). She appeared as an extra in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone . Her big break arrived when she landed the title role in CBBC's dramedy series The Story of Tracy Beaker , in which she starred for five series, and in
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4284-490: The whole thing. Cam, who has still not decided whether or not to foster her, needs more time to think about the deed and every time Tracy hears this it antagonizes her. Banned from phoning her, Tracy enlists Ben's help to go to see Cam in person. When they arrive at her flat, Cam is out, so Tracy and Ben rearrange the furniture, play music and eat chocolate. When Cam gets home, she is furious and takes Tracy back. Tracy later apologies for breaking into her flat, and Cam says that she
4352-559: The will to live seeping from my every pore, leaving me drenched in a puddle of despair. Apparently writer Tim Dawson was 19 when he wrote it, which is about six years older than I would have guessed." Meanwhile, The Scotsman said simply: " Coming of Age may be the worst BBC sitcom yet. It is supposedly aimed at teenagers, but I refuse to believe that even the easiest-to-please teenager is happy to accept something so horribly written, horribly acted and horribly vulgar in lieu of actual humour." However, some have been more willing to acknowledge
4420-504: The young cast are bright emerging stars for the BBC." Despite this, the show often receives a poor reaction from television critics. Writing about the first episode, The Daily Telegraph ' s Culture magazine was negative: "Crudeness abounds... but neither wit nor charm has tagged along for the ride." Harry Venning in The Stage stated that most of the show's humour "was unremittingly dire" and stated " I sat through Coming Of Age with
4488-435: Was away being fostered. She breaks Justine's alarm clock (by sneaking into her room) that her dad got for her. In an attempt to escape from the Dumping Ground, she meets her new friend, Ben Batambuze, who says he lives on the streets. As they chat, they become instant friends and walk together happily along the streets. Tracy is impressed with the large amounts of chocolate Ben gives her. Tracy meets Cam Lawson ( Lisa Coleman ),
4556-576: Was paired up with Vincent Simone and the couple succeeded in reaching the grand final and finished in fourth place. Winner of the 2010 Children's BAFTA for Best Drama, Harmer was nominated for her performance as Tracy Beaker in its various incarnations, with the programme attracting a nomination in the Children's Drama Category at the 2011 RTS Awards . Harmer was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru for Best Actress for her performance in Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me . Dani's House , her own hit CBBC show received
4624-506: Was pregnant with their second child. On 7 February 2022, Harmer gave birth to her son, Rowan León James Brough. Harmer made a political remark in 2019 after filming a video where she adapted her Tracy Beaker line into "Bog off Tories!" She expressed her support for the Labour Party through a tweet stating: "Off to vote Labour." Harmer competed in the tenth series of the BBC ballroom dancing show Strictly Come Dancing , in 2012. She
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