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The Dumping Ground

FamilyKids
2013
13 Seasons
233 Episodes
EN
Returning Series

About

Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.

#social work#social worker#foster parents#homelessness#children's home#bullying#spin off#social services#neglected child#foster care#unwanted child#care home#children's services#children's#children's programming#british series

Cast

Kia Pegg

Kia Pegg

as Jody Jackson

Sarah Rayson

Sarah Rayson

as Floss Guppy

SL

Stacy Liu

as May-Li Wang

Connor Byrne

Connor Byrne

as Mike Milligan

Miles Butler-Hughton

Miles Butler-Hughton

as Tyler Lewis

HM

Hannah Moncur

as Chloe Reeves

LG

Lewis G Hamilton

as Ryan Reeves

Mia McKenna-Bruce

Mia McKenna-Bruce

as Tee Taylor

Episodes

Season 1

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Home Alone
E1

Home Alone

Jan 4, 201328m

Seizing their chance to be free of grown-up supervision, the Young People take charge of the Dumping Ground... driving Gus to breaking point.

Liberty in the DG
E2

Liberty in the DG

Jan 4, 201328m

Still home alone, the young people go hungry, having spent all the money. For her own secret purpose, Elektra takes advantage of the ensuing fallout.

Baby
E3

Baby

Jan 11, 201328m

When her dad's pregnant girlfriend moves into their flat, Lily rebels, telling Mike she wants to come back to the Dumping Ground.

SOS
E4

SOS

Jan 18, 201328m

Jody is back with her family and on the surface all seems well, but when she turns up at the Dumping Ground with a bag full of swag it’s clear that her brother, Kingsley, has been out stealing. When Kingsley comes to collect her, terrified Jody is forced to return home. So it’s up to a worried Carmen to mount a rescue mission for her friend.

What Would Gus Want?
E5

What Would Gus Want?

Jan 25, 201328m

The Dumping Ground is divided when a same-sex couple show an interest in fostering Gus. As Johnny and Elektra come to blows about whether gay couples should be allowed to adopt, Gus is in turmoil about leaving the Dumping Ground and father figure Mike behind.

The Real Faith Davis
E6

The Real Faith Davis

Feb 1, 201328m

When the police turn up at Elm Tree House looking for Faith, wicked whispers fly. But Faith won’t give anything away, preferring to focus on her training for a charity run. The Young People are shocked to learn the brutal truth and rally round to support Faith, while the new girl in the house, Floss, wonders where on Earth she’s been dumped.

The Truth Is Out There
E7

The Truth Is Out There

Feb 8, 201328m

After getting bad exam results Frank denounces school and gets a job in the local café. He develops a full-blown crush on the waitress, Jade, and when she introduces him to a psychic medium it seems like Frank has finally found some answers about his future. But his Dumping Ground friends worry that he’s been taken for a ride.

Dreamland
E8

Dreamland

Feb 15, 201328m

Rick gets a huge shock when he finds his dad, disguised as a boiler man, right inside the Dumping Ground. Gerry insists that he's above board now and promises Rick a happy family future, but it quickly becomes clear that Gerry still loves the buzz of a hustle, and Rick is distraught. Meanwhile, Tee takes a shine to Gina's mum, Hattie, and is furious to hear Mike suggest that Hattie should move into a care home for the elderly, However, all is not what it seems, as Tee soon finds out.

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