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|season_name = The Dumping Ground'' series 3
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| caption = Title card for series three
| caption = Series Three Title Card
|country = United Kingdom
| starring = ]<br>]<br>Philip Graham Scott<br>]<br>Joe Maw<br>Miles Butler-Hughton<br>]<br>Sarah Rayson<br>Reece Buttery<br>Stacy Liu<br>Kasey McKellar<br>Akuc Bol<br>Lewis Hamilton<br>Nelly Currant<br>Gwen Currant<br>]<br>]
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|first_aired = {{Start date|2015|01|16|df=y}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2015|01|16|df=y}}
|last_aired = Late 2015
| last_aired = {{End date|2015|12|08|df=y}}
|num_episodes = 20
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| episode_list = List of The Dumping Ground episodes
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The '''third series''' of the British children's television series '']'' is currently broadcasting until late 2015 on ] and ]. The series follows the lives of the children in care the fictional ] of Ashdene Ridge. It is set to consist of twenty thirty-minute episodes, airing in two halves in January and September 2015, and is the eleventh series in the ''Tracy Beaker'' franchise. It was confirmed that head writer, Elly Brewer, who has been the head writer for '']'' and the previous '']'' series, will not be a part of the writing team for this series.


The '''third series''' of the British children's television series '']'' began broadcasting on 16 January 2015 on ] and ended on 8 December 2015. The series follows the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Ashdene Ridge, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of twenty, thirty-minute episodes, airing in two halves in January and October 2015. It is the eleventh series in ].
== Cast ==
All of the series 2 cast returned, with the exceptions of ], ] and ], who play Rick Barber, Frank Matthews and Faith Davis. Their characters were not mentioned in series 3.


==Cast==
Casting calls confirmed that this series will feature at least five new characters, including; twins Toni and Billie, played by Nelly and Gwen Currant;<ref name=Twinscast>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/dumping-ground-twins-casting|title=BBC - Identical twins from Hertfordshire cast in new series of CBBC’s The Dumping Ground - Media centre|publisher=}}</ref> dog Mischief, which CBBC ran a competition for viewers to name it and is played by Sage;<ref name=Mischief>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/27647699|title=CBBC Newsround - The Dumping Ground dog name revealed|work=CBBC Newsround}}</ref> a disabled character called Finn,<ref name=Gladwin/> as well as Sasha and Ryan, played by Ruben Reuter, Annabelle Davis and Lewis Hamilton respectively.<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/dumping-ground-morrissey-brooks|title=BBC - Neil Morrissey and Charlie Brooks to guest star in series three of The Dumping Ground - Media centre|publisher=}}</ref>
{{further|List of Tracy Beaker series characters}}
All of the cast from the show's second series returned, with the exceptions of ], who played Rick Barber, left in the series 2 finale. Leanne Dunstan, who played Faith Davis, also left the series, but returned for respite care. Chris Slater reprised his role as Frank Matthews in episode 20 "Refuge" for a guest appearance.


===Main===
It has been confirmed that there will be several guest stars in this series. Former ] actress, ] will play Stephanie Branston who appears in episode one with her footballer husband, Matt (played by ]).<ref name=Matt>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalartists.co.uk/main/news/news_detail.php?nid=199|title=News - GLOBAL ARTISTS|publisher=}}</ref> Stephanie and Matt want to foster a child, so attend Ashdene Ridge’s fostering day. While there they meet Maude Gordon, who is played by Brooks’ daughter Kiki. Maude is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon (played by Grant Burgin and Tanya French) attending the fostering day. The Gordons go onto potentially fostering Harry Jones, but their plans then change after discovering Maude has stolen money.<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/> Former '']'' actress, Martina Laird starred as Mrs Underwood, a potential foster mother for Tyler Lewis in episode 1.<ref name=Underwood>{{cite web|url=http://gordonandfrench.co.uk/artists-profile-stage.php?ArtistID=19|title=Gordon and French - Martina Laird Profile|publisher=}}</ref> Diveen Henry starred as Tyler's mother, Sally, whom he reunites with. Former ] star, ] will appear as Johnny and Tee Taylor’s abusive step-father, Keith. Having previously abandoned his family, Keith threatens the domestic stability that the Taylors' mother, who appeared in the previous series, has created for Johnny, Tee and baby Hope, who also appeared with her mother in the previous series.<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/> Other actors that are set to appear include; Ray Emmet Brown;<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/> ];<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/> and ].<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
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*] as Mike Milligan


*] as Jack Smith
=== Main characters ===


*] as Carmen Howle<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - Connor Byrne
*] - Amy-Leigh Hickman<ref name=Twinscast/> *Phillip Graham Scott as Harry Jones<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - ]<ref name=Twinscast/> *] as Tee Taylor<ref name=Twinscast/>
*Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor<ref name=Twinscast/> (episodes 1-10 only)
*] - (until episode 6, from episode 9) - Phillip Graham Scott<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - Miles Butler-Hughton<ref name=Twinscast/> *Miles Butler-Hughton as Tyler Lewis<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - ]<ref name=Twinscast/> *] as Jody Jackson<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - Sarah Rayson<ref name=Twinscast/> *Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - ]<ref name=Twinscast/> *Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - ] <ref name=Twinscast/> *Stacy Liu as May-Li Wang<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - Kasey McKellar<ref name=Twinscast/> *Kasey McKellar as Bailey Wharton<ref name=Twinscast/>
*] - Akuc Bol<ref name=Twinscast/> *Akuc Bol as Kazima Tako<ref name="Twinscast"/>
*Lewis Hamilton as Ryan Reeves<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/> (from episode 2)
*] - (until episode 10) - Joe Maw <ref name=Twinscast/>
*Nelly Currant as Toni Trent<ref name=Twinscast/> (from episode 3)
*] (from episode 2) - Lewis Hamilton <ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
*] (from episode 3) - Nelly Currant <ref name=Twinscast/> *Gwen Currant as Billie Trent<ref name=Twinscast/> (from episode 3)
*Sage as Mischief (from episode 4)
*] (from episode 3) - Gwen Currant <ref name=Twinscast/>
*]<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/><ref name=Ep9>https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/09/the-dumping-ground as Finn McLaine</ref> as Finn McLaine (from episode 9)
*] (from episode 4) - Sage <ref name=Mischief/>
*] (from episode 9) - Ruben Reuter <ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/><ref name=Ep9/> *] as Sasha Bellman<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/> (from episode 11)
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*] (from episode ??) - Annabelle Davis <ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>


=== Guest characters === ===Guest===
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*Matt Branston, visitor to ''The Dumping Ground'' - ] (episode 1)<ref name=Matt/><ref name=Ep1>The credits of the first joint episode said the character name and actor's name</ref>
*Amer Nazir as Police Officer
*Stephanie Branston, visitor to ''The Dumping Ground'' - ] (episode 1)<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
*] as Chad Wild Clay
*Mr Gordon, visitor to ''The Dumping Ground'' - Grant Burgin (episodes 1 and 2)<ref name=Ep1/>
*] as Stephanie Brantson
*Mrs Gordon, visitor to ''The Dumping Ground'' - Tanya French (episodes 1 and 2)<ref name=Ep1/>
*] as Matt Brantson
*Maude Gordon, visitor to ''The Dumping Ground'' - Kiki Brooks-Truman (episodes 1 and 2)<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/><ref name=Ep1/>
*Grant Burgin as Mr. Gordon
*Mrs Underwood, visitor to ''The Dumping Ground'' - Martina Laird (episode 1)<ref name=Underwood/><ref name=Ep1/>
*Tonya French as Mrs. Gordon
*Sally Lewis, the mother of Tyler Lewis - Diveen Henry (episode 1, 2 and 10)<ref name=Ep1/>
*Martina Laird as Mrs. Underwood
*Homeless man - ] (episode 4)<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
*Kiki Brooks-Truman as Maude Gordon
*Adam, foster parent of Harry, (episodes 6 and 9) - Ray Emmett Brown<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
*Diveen Henry as Sally Lewis
*Himself - ] (episode 7)<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
*] as Mal
*Keith, the abusive step-father of Johnny and Tee Taylor (episode 10) - ] <ref name=MorrisseyBrooks/>
*Avin Shah as Clive
*Simeon Zack as Roscoe Hayden
*Christopher Connel as Security Guard
*Sarah Lewis Obuba as Police Officer
*] as Dave
*Ray Emmet Brown as Adam Aycliffe
*] as Sylvie
*] as Himself
*Natifa Mai as Maz
*Frankie Wilson as Max
*Isabelle Burrows-Brown as Claire Aycliffe
*] as Lucy Taylor
*Holly & Paige Robinson as Hope Taylor
*] as Keith Taylor
*] as Dexter Bellman
*Thomas and Oliver Waldram as Murphy Bellman
*Sandy Foster as Kelly Bellman
*Shameem Ahmed as H&S Inspector
*Angela Murray as Trampoline Assessor
*Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Abi
*Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
*Quinton Nyirenda as Laces
*] as David Michaels
*Donna Lavin as Caroline Michaels
*Colin Young as Peter Michaels
*Imogen Faires as Chanelle
*Ashley Artus as Andy
*Sam Cassidy as Plumber/Fireman
*] as PoPo
*Dolya Gavanski as Jasna
*Nisha Joshi as Herself
*Christopher Slater as Frank Matthews
*Richard Pepple as Hakim Tako
}}


== Episodes == ===Casting===
Casting calls confirmed that there would feature 7 new characters, including; twins Toni and Billie, played by Nelly and Gwen Currant;<ref name=Twinscast>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/dumping-ground-twins-casting|title=BBC as Identical twins from Hertfordshire cast in new series of CBBC's The Dumping Ground as Media centre|publisher=}}</ref> dog Mischief, which CBBC ran a competition for viewers to name it and is played by Sage;<ref name=Mischief>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/27647699|title=CBBC Newsround as The Dumping Ground dog name revealed|work=CBBC Newsround}}</ref> a disabled character called Finn,<ref name=Gladwin/> as well as Sasha, Dexter and Ryan, played by Ruben Reuter, Annabelle Davis, Alexander Aze and Lewis Hamilton respectively. This series also saw the final appearance of Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor in the part 1 finale "Dragon Slayer".<ref name=MorrisseyBrooks>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/dumping-ground-morrissey-brooks|title=BBC as Neil Morrissey and Charlie Brooks to guest star in series three of The Dumping Ground as Media centre|publisher=}}</ref>
*Reece Buttery was absent as Mo Michaels for one episode (3x04).
*Sage was absent as Mischief for two episodes (episodes 3x06, 3x08).
*Philip Graham Scott was absent as Harry Jones for two episodes (episodes 3x07, 3x08).


==Episodes==
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|DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura
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|ShortSummary = Today at Ashdene Ridge, there is a foster party. However, soon chaos springs out of nowhere as Carmen and Bailey battle over foster parents. Meanwhile, Jody is trying to convince Harry to try and get fostered, but once Jody meets a wrestling mad family, Harry's all over it. Tyler doesn't want to get fostered and Mo does something silly.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Party Games (Law & Disorder, Part 1)
| DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura
| WrittenBy = Emma Reeves<ref name="Emma Reeves">{{cite web|url=http://www.davidhigham.co.uk/clients/Reeves_Emma.htm|title=Emma Reeves|publisher=}}</ref>
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|01|16}}
| ShortSummary = A party for new foster parents goes very wrong, as Bailey and Carmen battle it out over celebrity parents. .
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| EpisodeNumber = 29 |EpisodeNumber = 29
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = Grand Theft DG (Law & Disorder, Part 2)<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dg2p42/the-dumping-ground--series-3---2-grand-theft-dg</ref> |Title = Grand Theft DG {{small|(Law and Disorder - Part 2)}}
| DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura |DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura
| WrittenBy = Emma Reeves<ref name="Emma Reeves"/> |WrittenBy = Emma Reeves
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|01|16}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|1|16|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.27
| ShortSummary = New resident Ryan proves he is a force to be reckoned with, facing a Dumping Ground still distraught from the trials and thefts of the foster party, and blackmailing and deceiving them in the midst of a massive conspiracy...
|ShortSummary = New resident Ryan proves he is a force to be reckoned with. He wants the spare bedroom that Johnny has, so turns Sherlock to find out who stole the wallets from the party. Meanwhile, Harry goes to meet his new foster family, but when it's discovered its their daughter who stole the wallets, it's sad news for Harry - they don't think its right to adopt him after that.
'''First Appearance:''' Lewis Hamilton as ]

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'''First Appearance:''' Lewis Hamilton as ]
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| EpisodeNumber = 30 |EpisodeNumber = 30
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = Stuck with You |Title = Stuck with You
| DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura |DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura
| WrittenBy = Sarah-Louise Hawkins |WrittenBy = Sarah-Louise Hawkins
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|01|23}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|1|23|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.30
| ShortSummary = A row between Carmen and Jody escalates so far that Floss handcuffs them together, but they've both got places to be, and Floss has lost the key! Meanwhile new arrivals Toni and Billie get caught up in all the madness and decide to befriend Floss and get her stuff from her room. Kazima however has bought Mo a toy robot, but after receiving a letter saying his mum needs an "operation" Mo decides to isolate himself from everyone, meaning nobody knows that he is badly hurt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/03/the-dumping-ground|title=BBC - The Dumping Ground - Media centre|work=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Carmen and Jody have a row over how should get a musical box. The row gets so bad, that Floss handcuffs them together. Not a big calamity, but then Floss loses the key! Meanwhile, Toni and Billie move into the dumping ground.


'''First Appearance:''' Nelly Currant as ] and Gwen Currant as ] '''First Appearance:''' Gwen Currant as ] and Nelly Currant as ]
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| EpisodeNumber = 31 |EpisodeNumber = 31
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Mischief
| Title = Mischief<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dfgkz5/the-dumping-ground--series-3---4-mischief|title=The Dumping Ground|work=RadioTimes}}</ref>
| DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura |DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura
| WrittenBy = Dawn Harrison<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dfgkz5/the-dumping-ground--series-3---4-mischief</ref> |WrittenBy = Dawn Harrison
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|01|30}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|1|30|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.25
| ShortSummary = When Bailey bumps into a homeless man who later dies, he feels guilty, and decides to become the new owner of his dog Mischief. However Mischief proves difficult to train, and as Bailey is doubting his philosophy of always trying, Ryan who has a phobia of dogs sets Mischief free, with disastrous consequences... as Mischief is taken to the vet after being hit by a car!<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/04/the-dumping-ground|title=BBC - The Dumping Ground - Media centre|work=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = When Bailey bumps into a homeless man who later dies, he feels guilty, and decides to become the new owner of his dog Mischief. He has to save Mischief in a week, or Mischief will be put down!


'''First Appearance:''' Sage as ]. '''First Appearance:''' Sage as ]

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'''Absent:''' Reece Buttery as ]
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| EpisodeNumber = 32 |EpisodeNumber = 32
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = Now You See Me<ref>digiguide.tv/programme-details/CBBC/6+February+2015/17:30/The+Dumping+Ground/Kids+Drama/</ref> |Title = Now You See Me
| DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas |DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas
| WrittenBy = Jane Eden<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dfvzyv/the-dumping-ground--series-3---5-now-you-see-me</ref> |WrittenBy = Jane Eden
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|02|06}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|2|6|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.25
| ShortSummary = Tee is introduced to Kazima's street artist friend Roscoe and finds herself amazed by the world of art, but there's an unhappy ending. Tee finds herself lured into the world of street art by a homeless artist. Tee sees he is in trouble, but will she break the law to help him find his father?... Meanwhile Jody and Floss clash when Floss' dance rehearsals are interrupted by a bird.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2014/05/the-dumping-ground|title=BBC - The Dumping Ground - Media centre|work=bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Tee is introduced to Kazima's street artist friend Roscoe and finds herself amazed by the world of art. However, Roscoe's only out for himself.
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| EpisodeNumber = 33 |EpisodeNumber = 33
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = It's Not About The Money |Title = It's Not About the Money
| DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura |DirectedBy = Roberto Bangura
| WrittenBy = Julie Dixon |WrittenBy = Julie Dixon
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|02|13}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|2|13|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.25
| ShortSummary = When Tyler demands money for a magic trick, Ryan sets up an insurance scam involving the theft of the office computer, but it's only after the computer has been sold that he discovers Tee's school project was on it. Meanwhile, Floss is taking Harry's departure badly and cuts off Jeff's head, and even runs away from the Dumping Ground!.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/06/the-dumping-ground</ref>
|ShortSummary = When Tyler demands money for a magic trick, Ryan sets up an insurance scam involving the theft of the office computer which has Tee's project on it! Meanwhile, Harry's getting fostered, but Floss is taking Harry's departure badly, which leads to Jeff facing the Scissors again...
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'''Departed:''' Phillip-Graham Scott as ]
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|EpisodeNumber = 34
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Fake it to Make It
|DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas
|WrittenBy = Davey Jones
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|2|20|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.26
|ShortSummary = Carmen is annoyed when she finds out that she has to wear glasses as she has an audition at a modelling agency meanwhile Jody and Kazima make a volcano but when Carmen ruins it she upsets everyone in the DG.
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| EpisodeNumber = 34 |EpisodeNumber = 35
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = Breaking In
| Title = Fake It to Make It<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dgb92v/the-dumping-ground--series-3---7-fake-it-to-make-it</ref>
| DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas |DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas
| WrittenBy = Davey Jones |WrittenBy = ]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|02|20}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|2|27|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.34
| ShortSummary = Carmen is annoyed when she finds out that she has to wear glasses as she has an audition at a modelling agency. However, it turns out not to be what she expected. Meanwhile, Billie and Toni hatch a plan to convince the house that they have telepathic powers.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/07/dumping-ground</ref>
|ShortSummary = The residents of The Dumping Ground head off on a day trip to a theme park. Tee and Kazima are left behind and then burgurlars come looking for a mysterious package so they have to defend Ashdene Ridge.


'''Absent''': Sage as Mischief
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| EpisodeNumber = 35 |EpisodeNumber = 36
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9
|Title = The Long Way Home
| Title = Breaking In <ref>http://digiguide.tv/programme-details/CBBC/27+February+2015/17:30/The+Dumping+Ground/Kids+Drama/</ref>
| DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas |DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas
| WrittenBy = Jeff Povey |WrittenBy = Matthew Leys
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|02|27}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|3|6|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.27
| ShortSummary = The residents of The Dumping Ground head off on a day trip to a theme park. There aren't enough tickets for everyone though, so Tee and Kazima go to a holiday club instead. Bored at the club, they sneak off home to The Dumping Ground, only to come face to face with thieves! Can Tee and Kazima win their game of cat and mouse, and stop the thieves from finding their money?<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/search?lang=en&term=the+dumping+ground</ref>
|ShortSummary = Ryan goes on a mission to rescue his friend Harry after he receives a surprise text from him saying "Help".Meanwhile Tyler finds a trumpet in a skip and has troubled playing it and when Mike May-Li and the rest of the DG why Harry and Finn won’t go back to there foster home they find out what Adam there foster dad did to them and Mike tells him the boys won’t be returning to them ever again.
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'''First Appearance:''' ] as ]
Absent Jody Jackson
Harry returns to Ashdene Ridge and Finn becomes a main character in this episode

'''Returned:''' Phillip-Graham Scott as ]
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| EpisodeNumber = 36 |EpisodeNumber = 37
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10
|Title = Dragon Slayer
| Title = Long Way Home <ref>http://digiguide.tv/programme-details/CBBC/6+March+2015/17:30/The+Dumping+Ground/Kids+Drama/</ref>
| DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas |DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas
|WrittenBy = Julie Dixon
| WrittenBy = Matthew Leys<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dgsyq7/the-dumping-ground--series-3---9-long-way-home</ref>
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|03|06}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|3|13|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.31
| ShortSummary = Ryan goes on a mission to rescue his friend Harry after he receives a surprise text from him saying "Help". When Ryan goes to Harry’s new foster home to find out what's going on, he discovers a tense atmosphere in the house and a terrified Harry, who wants nothing more than to come back to The Dumping Ground. The thing is Harry won't leave without another boy, Finn, who is also fostered by the family. Will they make it back to The Dumping Ground safely? And if they do, will Harry be brave enough to tell Mike the truth? And who does Mike believe – the foster family or Harry? Back at the home, Tyler finds an old battered trombone in a skip and quickly annoys the other residents with his attempts to learn how to play. Tyler’s attempts though reveal a bigger truth as his efforts unearth a secret from Kazima’s past.<ref name=Ep9>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/09/the-dumping-ground</ref>
|ShortSummary = It's the day before Johnny is due to leave for the army. However, when his mum's boyfriend Keith comes out of prison and threatens the domestic stability that his mum has created for him, Tee and baby Hope and he finds that Mrs Taylor has been allowing him to visit, he has a big dilemma on his hands in terms of what to do with his stepfather and decides that it's time to settle an old score with Keith. Meanwhile, Toni and Billie find a rabbit in the garden.


'''First Appearance:''' Ruben Reuter as ]. '''Last Appearance:''' Joe Maw as ]
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| EpisodeNumber = 37
|EpisodeNumber = 38
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11
| Title = Dragon Slayer<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/dg2v5p/the-dumping-ground--series-3---10-dragon-slayer</ref>
| DirectedBy = Nigel Douglas |Title = Three Days
| WrittenBy = |DirectedBy = Matthew Evans
|WrittenBy = Dawn Harrison
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2015|03|13}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|6|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = It’s the day before Johnny is due to leave for the army but when he spots Keith in town he faces a dilemma about what to do.
|Viewers = 0.35
Keith’s a dangerous bully and both Tee and Johnny are devastated that he’s back. Can Johnny really just run to the army, leaving his Mum and his sisters to cope with Keith? When Keith behaves true to type can Johnny face up to the man who tormented him through childhood? <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2015/10/the-dumping-ground</ref>
|ShortSummary = A new girl called Sasha stops off on her way to a secure home. She starts causing trouble and problems for a lot of the residents.when there going on a trip to see Lilly but Sasha breaks the minibus lights she tries to get a picture printed and Floss sets her up after she is made to share with Jody.
'''Last Appearance:''' Joe Maw as ].

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|EpisodeNumber = 39
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12
|Title = Free to Good Home
|DirectedBy = Matthew Evans
|WrittenBy = Dawn Harrison
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|13|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.42
|ShortSummary = Sasha is allowed to stay at Ashdene Ridge as long as she stays within the rules, which proves to be difficult when she realises how her mischievous younger brother Dexter is struggling to cope at home when Sasha tells him to sort Murphy out there younger brother Dexter tells Sasha he can’t find nappies he goes to the shops only to shoplift them when Sasha catches him she tells him he’ll end up in care and Dexter said he couldn’t find money but when Sasha decides to steal the nappies Jody tells her to give her the bag because Sasha gets send to secure then May-Li and Mike find out what Jody did and she is banned from the shop. Meanwhile Floss Finn Harry Toni and Billie make a trampoline after everyone’s trip to see Lilly to cancelled but Finn has an accident and Mike tells the young ones off.
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|EpisodeNumber = 40
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13
|Title = Better Than You
|DirectedBy = Matthew Evans
|WrittenBy = Dawn Harrison
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|20|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.39
|ShortSummary = If Bailey passes his review meeting he gets tickets to Wembley. He calls on Faiths help when she temporarily returns to the dumping ground.

'''Guest Appearance:''' Leanne Dunstan as ]

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|EpisodeNumber = 41
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14
|Title = Who Are You?
|DirectedBy = Matthew Evans
|WrittenBy = Davey Jones
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|27|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.35
|ShortSummary = Tee decides to look into Ryan's past to discredit him at his birthday party.
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|EpisodeNumber = 42
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15
|Title = Where Is Love?
|DirectedBy = Matthew Evans
|WrittenBy = Richard Lazarus
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|3|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.44
|ShortSummary = Mo secures the lead role in the school play. But his delight is short-lived when he hears that his father's ill. This leads to a surprise in his family history.
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|EpisodeNumber = 43
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16
|Title = The Goodbye Girl
|DirectedBy = Sallie Aprahamian
|WrittenBy = Jeff Povey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|10|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.26
|ShortSummary = Tyler's plan to put on a great magic show leads him to a first love with Chanelle, the mysterious daughter of a magic shop owner.
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|EpisodeNumber = 44
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17
|Title = Something Borrowed
|DirectedBy = Sallie Aprahamian
|WrittenBy = Sophie Petzal
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|17|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.36
|ShortSummary = Carmen drops May Li's valuable antique necklace down the toilet. Now she's forced whether to tell the truth or lie. She imagines both scenarios.
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|EpisodeNumber = 45
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18
|Title = What Matters?
|DirectedBy = Sallie Aprahamian
|WrittenBy = Julie Dixon
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|24|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.36
|ShortSummary = Tee is determined to prove she can be a party animal.
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|EpisodeNumber = 46
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19
|Title = Coming Round
|DirectedBy = Sallie Aprahamian
|WrittenBy = Jane Eden
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|12|1|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.31
|ShortSummary = May-Li's grandmother PoPo turns up unexpectedly and she impresses the young people with her kung-fu, so she agrees to teach them some. Jody can't decide whether to send her mum a chance ] as she thinks she hasn't forgiveness her for testifying against Kingsley. PoPo suggests to Jody she writes a letter addressed to her mother about her feelings and then put the letter somewhere. PoPo wants May-Li to take over the family shop, but PoPo makes it clear that her adopted children are not her family which upsets May-Li. During a kung-fu contest, Jody and Ryan are the last contenders and Jody decides if she wins, she wants his frog and Ryan wants her music box if he wins, but Jody wins. May-Li is given a family heirloom, a diary, from PoPo, meaning she has accepted May-Li's partner and children.
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|EpisodeNumber = 47
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20
|Title = Refuge
|DirectedBy = Sallie Aprahamian
|WrittenBy = Emma Reeves
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|12|8|df=y}}
|Viewers = 0.45
|ShortSummary = Kazima fails her age-assessment so Carmen gets the DG to get on telly to tell everyone about Kazima and got people to sign a petition to let Kazima stay.They get a lot of people to sign it but the person running the age assessment won't let it happen and she is ordered to return to Somalia so she runs away and then finds her Dad. Kazima returns to the DG with her Dad and then they learn from Carmen that someone has contact with her brother so her Father sets out to Somalia to find him.

'''Guest Appearance:''' Chris Slater as ]

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== Production == ==Production==
This series will feature scripts from Reeves, Richard Lazarus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rochellestevens.com/lazarus/|title=Richard Lazarus - Rochelle Stevens & Co|work=rochellestevens.com}}</ref> and Sophie Petzal,<ref>http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sophie-petzal/41/863/a7a?trk=pub-pbmap</ref> among others. Philip Gladwin has been confirmed as the show’s new script editor.<ref name=Gladwin>http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibrary/Education/transend/Updates/Whats-On-Feb-Mar-14.pdf</ref> This series featured scripts from Emma Reeves, Richard Lazarus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rochellestevens.com/lazarus/|title=Richard Lazarus - Rochelle Stevens & Co|work=rochellestevens.com}}</ref> and ],<ref>http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sophie-petzal/41/863/a7a?trk=pub-pbmap {{Self-published source|date=June 2022}}</ref> among others. Philip Gladwin has been confirmed as the show's new script editor.<ref name=Gladwin>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibrary/Education/transend/Updates/Whats-On-Feb-Mar-14.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=13 September 2014 |archive-date=28 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128185726/http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibrary/Education/transend/Updates/Whats-On-Feb-Mar-14.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Philip Leach will be taking over from Simon Nelson as producer and Lis Steele will continue her position as executive producer. Roberto Bangura, who was worked on shows such as ] has joined the directing team. Other directors that will be directing the new series include; Nigel Douglas, who previously worked on ''The Dumping Ground''; and former Wolfblood director, Matthew Evans.<ref name="Sara Putt Associates">{{cite web|url=http://www.saraputt.co.uk/clients/profile/?id=511128&name=Charles+Bates|title=Charles Bates|author=Sara Putt Associates|publisher=}}</ref> Philip Leach took over from Simon Nelson as producer and Lis Steele continued her position as executive producer. Roberto Bangura, who was worked on shows such as ] has joined the directing team. Other directors that directed the series include; Nigel Douglas, who previously worked on ''The Dumping Ground''; and former Wolfblood director, Matthew Evans.<ref name=" Putt Associates">{{cite web|url=http://www.saraputt.co.uk/clients/profile/?id=511128&name=Charles+Bates|title=Charles Bates|author=Sara Putt Associates|publisher=}}</ref>


Production began on 16 June 2014, and completed on 10 November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/connorjbyrne/status/478626095634587649|title=Connor Byrne on Twitter|work=Twitter}}</ref> Production began on 16 June 2014, and was completed on 10 November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/connorjbyrne/status/478626095634587649|title=Connor Byrne on Twitter|work=Twitter}}</ref>


== References == ==References==
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Season of television series
The Dumping Ground
Series 3
The Dumping Ground Series 3 Title CardSeries Three Title Card
StarringConnor Byrne
Amy-Leigh Hickman
Philip Graham Scott
Mia McKenna-Bruce
Joe Maw
Miles Butler-Hughton
Kia Pegg
Sarah Rayson
Reece Buttery
Stacy Liu
Kasey McKellar
Akuc Bol
Lewis Hamilton
Nelly Currant
Gwen Currant
Ruben Reuter
Annabelle Davis
No. of episodes20
Release
Original networkCBBC
CBBC HD
Original release16 January (2015-01-16) –
8 December 2015 (2015-12-08)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 2Next →
Series 4
List of episodes

The third series of the British children's television series The Dumping Ground began broadcasting on 16 January 2015 on CBBC and ended on 8 December 2015. The series follows the lives of the children living in the fictional children's care home of Ashdene Ridge, nicknamed by them "The Dumping Ground". It consists of twenty, thirty-minute episodes, airing in two halves in January and October 2015. It is the eleventh series in The Story of Tracy Beaker franchise.

Cast

Further information: List of Tracy Beaker series characters

All of the cast from the show's second series returned, with the exceptions of Daniel Pearson, who played Rick Barber, left in the series 2 finale. Leanne Dunstan, who played Faith Davis, also left the series, but returned for respite care. Chris Slater reprised his role as Frank Matthews in episode 20 "Refuge" for a guest appearance.

Main

  • Amy-Leigh Hickman as Carmen Howle
  • Phillip Graham Scott as Harry Jones
  • Mia McKenna-Bruce as Tee Taylor
  • Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor (episodes 1-10 only)
  • Miles Butler-Hughton as Tyler Lewis
  • Kia Pegg as Jody Jackson
  • Sarah Rayson as Floss Guppy
  • Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels
  • Stacy Liu as May-Li Wang
  • Kasey McKellar as Bailey Wharton
  • Akuc Bol as Kazima Tako
  • Lewis Hamilton as Ryan Reeves (from episode 2)
  • Nelly Currant as Toni Trent (from episode 3)
  • Gwen Currant as Billie Trent (from episode 3)
  • Sage as Mischief (from episode 4)
  • Ruben Reuter as Finn McLaine (from episode 9)
  • Annabelle Davis as Sasha Bellman (from episode 11)

Guest

  • Amer Nazir as Police Officer
  • Chris William Chris as Chad Wild Clay
  • Charlie Brooks as Stephanie Brantson
  • Stuart Manning as Matt Brantson
  • Grant Burgin as Mr. Gordon
  • Tonya French as Mrs. Gordon
  • Martina Laird as Mrs. Underwood
  • Kiki Brooks-Truman as Maude Gordon
  • Diveen Henry as Sally Lewis
  • Dai Bradley as Mal
  • Avin Shah as Clive
  • Simeon Zack as Roscoe Hayden
  • Christopher Connel as Security Guard
  • Sarah Lewis Obuba as Police Officer
  • Geff Francis as Dave
  • Ray Emmet Brown as Adam Aycliffe
  • Indra Ove as Sylvie
  • Dallas Campbell as Himself
  • Natifa Mai as Maz
  • Frankie Wilson as Max
  • Isabelle Burrows-Brown as Claire Aycliffe
  • Sally Rogers as Lucy Taylor
  • Holly & Paige Robinson as Hope Taylor
  • Neil Morrissey as Keith Taylor
  • Alexander Aze as Dexter Bellman
  • Thomas and Oliver Waldram as Murphy Bellman
  • Sandy Foster as Kelly Bellman
  • Shameem Ahmed as H&S Inspector
  • Angela Murray as Trampoline Assessor
  • Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Abi
  • Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
  • Quinton Nyirenda as Laces
  • Simon Rouse as David Michaels
  • Donna Lavin as Caroline Michaels
  • Colin Young as Peter Michaels
  • Imogen Faires as Chanelle
  • Ashley Artus as Andy
  • Sam Cassidy as Plumber/Fireman
  • Pik-Sen Lim as PoPo
  • Dolya Gavanski as Jasna
  • Nisha Joshi as Herself
  • Christopher Slater as Frank Matthews
  • Richard Pepple as Hakim Tako

Casting

Casting calls confirmed that there would feature 7 new characters, including; twins Toni and Billie, played by Nelly and Gwen Currant; dog Mischief, which CBBC ran a competition for viewers to name it and is played by Sage; a disabled character called Finn, as well as Sasha, Dexter and Ryan, played by Ruben Reuter, Annabelle Davis, Alexander Aze and Lewis Hamilton respectively. This series also saw the final appearance of Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor in the part 1 finale "Dragon Slayer".

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions) 
Part 1
281"Party Games (Law and Disorder - Part 1)"Roberto BanguraEmma Reeves16 January 2015 (2015-01-16)0.27
Today at Ashdene Ridge, there is a foster party. However, soon chaos springs out of nowhere as Carmen and Bailey battle over foster parents. Meanwhile, Jody is trying to convince Harry to try and get fostered, but once Jody meets a wrestling mad family, Harry's all over it. Tyler doesn't want to get fostered and Mo does something silly.
292"Grand Theft DG (Law and Disorder - Part 2)"Roberto BanguraEmma Reeves16 January 2015 (2015-01-16)0.27

New resident Ryan proves he is a force to be reckoned with. He wants the spare bedroom that Johnny has, so turns Sherlock to find out who stole the wallets from the party. Meanwhile, Harry goes to meet his new foster family, but when it's discovered its their daughter who stole the wallets, it's sad news for Harry - they don't think its right to adopt him after that.

First Appearance: Lewis Hamilton as Ryan Reeves
303"Stuck with You"Roberto BanguraSarah-Louise Hawkins23 January 2015 (2015-01-23)0.30

Carmen and Jody have a row over how should get a musical box. The row gets so bad, that Floss handcuffs them together. Not a big calamity, but then Floss loses the key! Meanwhile, Toni and Billie move into the dumping ground.

First Appearance: Gwen Currant as Billie Trent and Nelly Currant as Toni Trent
314"Mischief"Roberto BanguraDawn Harrison30 January 2015 (2015-01-30)0.25

When Bailey bumps into a homeless man who later dies, he feels guilty, and decides to become the new owner of his dog Mischief. He has to save Mischief in a week, or Mischief will be put down!

First Appearance: Sage as Mischief

Absent: Reece Buttery as Mo Michaels
325"Now You See Me"Nigel DouglasJane Eden6 February 2015 (2015-02-06)0.25
Tee is introduced to Kazima's street artist friend Roscoe and finds herself amazed by the world of art. However, Roscoe's only out for himself.
336"It's Not About the Money"Roberto BanguraJulie Dixon13 February 2015 (2015-02-13)0.25

When Tyler demands money for a magic trick, Ryan sets up an insurance scam involving the theft of the office computer which has Tee's project on it! Meanwhile, Harry's getting fostered, but Floss is taking Harry's departure badly, which leads to Jeff facing the Scissors again...

Departed: Phillip-Graham Scott as Harry Jones
347"Fake it to Make It"Nigel DouglasDavey Jones20 February 2015 (2015-02-20)0.26
Carmen is annoyed when she finds out that she has to wear glasses as she has an audition at a modelling agency meanwhile Jody and Kazima make a volcano but when Carmen ruins it she upsets everyone in the DG.
358"Breaking In"Nigel DouglasJeff Povey27 February 2015 (2015-02-27)0.34

The residents of The Dumping Ground head off on a day trip to a theme park. Tee and Kazima are left behind and then burgurlars come looking for a mysterious package so they have to defend Ashdene Ridge.

Absent: Sage as Mischief
369"The Long Way Home"Nigel DouglasMatthew Leys6 March 2015 (2015-03-06)0.27

Ryan goes on a mission to rescue his friend Harry after he receives a surprise text from him saying "Help".Meanwhile Tyler finds a trumpet in a skip and has troubled playing it and when Mike May-Li and the rest of the DG why Harry and Finn won’t go back to there foster home they find out what Adam there foster dad did to them and Mike tells him the boys won’t be returning to them ever again.

First Appearance: Ruben Reuter as Finn McLaine Absent Jody Jackson Harry returns to Ashdene Ridge and Finn becomes a main character in this episode

Returned: Phillip-Graham Scott as Harry Jones
3710"Dragon Slayer"Nigel DouglasJulie Dixon13 March 2015 (2015-03-13)0.31

It's the day before Johnny is due to leave for the army. However, when his mum's boyfriend Keith comes out of prison and threatens the domestic stability that his mum has created for him, Tee and baby Hope and he finds that Mrs Taylor has been allowing him to visit, he has a big dilemma on his hands in terms of what to do with his stepfather and decides that it's time to settle an old score with Keith. Meanwhile, Toni and Billie find a rabbit in the garden.

Last Appearance: Joe Maw as Johnny Taylor
Part 2
3811"Three Days"Matthew EvansDawn Harrison6 October 2015 (2015-10-06)0.35

A new girl called Sasha stops off on her way to a secure home. She starts causing trouble and problems for a lot of the residents.when there going on a trip to see Lilly but Sasha breaks the minibus lights she tries to get a picture printed and Floss sets her up after she is made to share with Jody.

First Appearance: Annabelle Davis as Sasha Bellman and Alexander Aze as Dexter Bellman
3912"Free to Good Home"Matthew EvansDawn Harrison13 October 2015 (2015-10-13)0.42
Sasha is allowed to stay at Ashdene Ridge as long as she stays within the rules, which proves to be difficult when she realises how her mischievous younger brother Dexter is struggling to cope at home when Sasha tells him to sort Murphy out there younger brother Dexter tells Sasha he can’t find nappies he goes to the shops only to shoplift them when Sasha catches him she tells him he’ll end up in care and Dexter said he couldn’t find money but when Sasha decides to steal the nappies Jody tells her to give her the bag because Sasha gets send to secure then May-Li and Mike find out what Jody did and she is banned from the shop. Meanwhile Floss Finn Harry Toni and Billie make a trampoline after everyone’s trip to see Lilly to cancelled but Finn has an accident and Mike tells the young ones off.
4013"Better Than You"Matthew EvansDawn Harrison20 October 2015 (2015-10-20)0.39

If Bailey passes his review meeting he gets tickets to Wembley. He calls on Faiths help when she temporarily returns to the dumping ground.

Guest Appearance: Leanne Dunstan as Faith Davis
4114"Who Are You?"Matthew EvansDavey Jones27 October 2015 (2015-10-27)0.35
Tee decides to look into Ryan's past to discredit him at his birthday party.
4215"Where Is Love?"Matthew EvansRichard Lazarus3 November 2015 (2015-11-03)0.44
Mo secures the lead role in the school play. But his delight is short-lived when he hears that his father's ill. This leads to a surprise in his family history.
4316"The Goodbye Girl"Sallie AprahamianJeff Povey10 November 2015 (2015-11-10)0.26
Tyler's plan to put on a great magic show leads him to a first love with Chanelle, the mysterious daughter of a magic shop owner.
4417"Something Borrowed"Sallie AprahamianSophie Petzal17 November 2015 (2015-11-17)0.36
Carmen drops May Li's valuable antique necklace down the toilet. Now she's forced whether to tell the truth or lie. She imagines both scenarios.
4518"What Matters?"Sallie AprahamianJulie Dixon24 November 2015 (2015-11-24)0.36
Tee is determined to prove she can be a party animal.
4619"Coming Round"Sallie AprahamianJane Eden1 December 2015 (2015-12-01)0.31
May-Li's grandmother PoPo turns up unexpectedly and she impresses the young people with her kung-fu, so she agrees to teach them some. Jody can't decide whether to send her mum a chance birthday card as she thinks she hasn't forgiveness her for testifying against Kingsley. PoPo suggests to Jody she writes a letter addressed to her mother about her feelings and then put the letter somewhere. PoPo wants May-Li to take over the family shop, but PoPo makes it clear that her adopted children are not her family which upsets May-Li. During a kung-fu contest, Jody and Ryan are the last contenders and Jody decides if she wins, she wants his frog and Ryan wants her music box if he wins, but Jody wins. May-Li is given a family heirloom, a diary, from PoPo, meaning she has accepted May-Li's partner and children.
4720"Refuge"Sallie AprahamianEmma Reeves8 December 2015 (2015-12-08)0.45

Kazima fails her age-assessment so Carmen gets the DG to get on telly to tell everyone about Kazima and got people to sign a petition to let Kazima stay.They get a lot of people to sign it but the person running the age assessment won't let it happen and she is ordered to return to Somalia so she runs away and then finds her Dad. Kazima returns to the DG with her Dad and then they learn from Carmen that someone has contact with her brother so her Father sets out to Somalia to find him.

Guest Appearance: Chris Slater as Frank Matthews

Production

This series featured scripts from Emma Reeves, Richard Lazarus and Sophie Petzal, among others. Philip Gladwin has been confirmed as the show's new script editor.

Philip Leach took over from Simon Nelson as producer and Lis Steele continued her position as executive producer. Roberto Bangura, who was worked on shows such as Waterloo Road has joined the directing team. Other directors that directed the series include; Nigel Douglas, who previously worked on The Dumping Ground; and former Wolfblood director, Matthew Evans.

Production began on 16 June 2014, and was completed on 10 November 2014.

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  4. "CBBC Newsround as The Dumping Ground dog name revealed". CBBC Newsround.
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