a second series to air in 2011. Filming took place throughout summer and autumn of 2010 and premiered on 7 January 2011. It was announced on 12 March 2011 that a third series has been commissioned to be filmed entirely in the North East. The third series later premiered on 6 January 2012. A spin-off series has been commissioned by the CBBC, titled The Dumping Ground and started airing on 4 January 2013. Awards and nominations It won the Children's BAFTA award on 28 November 2010 for best drama. On the same night, Dani Harmer and Richard Wisker received nominations in the performer category. It also won a Royal Television Award in 2011, in the Children's Drama Category. Notes References External links 2010s British children's television series 2010 British television series debuts 2012 British television series endings CBBC shows BBC children's television shows British children's drama television series The Story of Tracy Beaker Tracy Beaker series Television shows set in Newcastle upon Tyne Television series about orphans Television series about children Television series about teenagers British teen drama television series Television series by BBC Studios