Episode 6 The Story of Tracy Beaker

-# I can make world come true

-Make my world come true

# All my dreams'll see me through

-# Doesn't matter what may come my way

-no no

# Believe me now, I will win some day. #

-Put a sock in it!

-Touchy-touchy!

-I'll be touchy-thumpy in a minute!

-Whoa!

-This is a happy home with happy people.

-Yeah, Tracy.

-Don't lose your allowance whacking someone.

-I'll get Maxy to whack you.

-I'm starving.

-There's bananas.

-We need calories, not monkey food.

-We're growing lads.

-Hang on!

These haven't even been iced yet.

-OK, Tracy...

->

-Elaine wants to have a word about tonight.

-I've already told her.

There's no way she's talking to MY teacher at MY parents evening.

She is your social worker.

-My dad saw mine last night - he cares.

-So does Elaine!

She's very concerned about you.

-Her work looks like the cat sicked it up.

-Excuse me, fluff head!

I'm top of the class - they want to get me in to teach the teachers.

-Tracy.

-Elaine.

-I know where you're coming from.

-You're getting the hang of this.

You've been trying hard to "normalize". I appreciate that.

Oh, "thanks."

You'll get £2 extra allowance this weekend.

Miss Sharpe and I will chat about ways to improve your schoolwork.

I need your appointment form.

Tracy!

Give it to me - don't risk any bonus allowance with bad behaviour.

-I'll ring the school!

-Wait! If you really wanna go, the time is 6pm.

-Yo!

->

-Don't do that!

-Is it teatime?

-I don't just come at teatime, I come to see my mates.

-Can I have one?

-Help yourself.

Want one, Peter?

-What's up?

-Barry Macken.

-Who?

-The six-foot gorilla bully in my class.

-He got told off for ripping your coat.

-I'm gonna get it on Monday.

- I'll duff him up. - That'll make things worse.

-You'll really make him angry.

-He keeps picking on me.

-Do YOU think I'm a nerd, Ben?

-No. Your jumper's a bit old-fashioned.

And my dad's got shoes like that.

No one picks on Maxy, I'll sort you out. Thanks.

6pm - anything to tell Miss Sharpe?

She walks like a hippo and smells of mince.

-Justine, they look delicious. Did you make them?

-No!

-They look nice. Any spare?

-In the kitchen.

-Starving. See you later.

-Poor Tracy(!)

-Ever had a cake face pack?

-Only Elaine The Pain to watch over her.

-My mum could turn up!

She'll turn up in real style and then you'll all be sorry.

-In your dreams!

-If she doesn't go, it's cos they won't let off set.

When you're in a film, you can't just go.

-You're stuck with Elaine.

-I've made other arrangements.

-Oh, like who?!

-Maxy in a long coat on Zac's shoulders?

-You'll see.

They'll sort out Miss Pointy Nose.

CRASHES AND EXPLOSION

Tracy Beaker, next time you wanna tie-dye your T-shirts,

keep your paws off my food colouring.

-Are you OK, Justine?

-Mm.

Mmm, Mike, these are fabulous! >

Can I pinch the last one?

With Tracy's parents' evening, I won't get a chance to eat.

She won't get a very good report, but what can you expect?

Nobody's perfect, Elaine.

Put this on. It's a bit small.

That'll look all right.

PETER: I can't breathe! No pain, no gain.

I can't breathe!

We'll have you out in a minute.

Back off, this is a job for an expert. Mm...

What we need is some cool threads. Your mission is to find them.

-ALL: What?!

-Get him something that fits!

-I'm looking for Tracy Beaker - am I early?

-You must be Cam.

-You're on time. She said you'd come.

-Is it the wrong day?

-Have a seat.

-Aren't we going on the field?

-No.

I wasn't sure you'd have enough, so I've got my own.

-For the sponsored wellie throw?

-This is parents' evening.

But Tracy sent me an invitation.

She's very imaginative, isn't she?

-Definitely.

-She's artistic, too.

She really thinks the world of you.

It's Cam this, Cam that! When will you take her home to foster?

-She says she'll move in any day now.

-Right.

He's not going on holiday! Let's see what we're working with.

Try this...and...

This.

This has got to be it!

-That's wicked!

-Told you.

-Isn't that Justine's?

Ow!

I'll just set the alarm.

-It was lovely meeting you at last.

-And you, bye.

-Ooh!

-We may have a sponsored skip next term!

-I really have to go, bye!

Thank you very much, OK, bye!

ALARM WAILS

Let us in! >

-What is going on?!

-ALL: Meet the new Peter!

-Like your hair(!)

-It's a bit itchy.

I don't know about all this, it isn't me - watch my jumper!

-You don't need it.

-One for the bin.

-Give it here! ALL: Woo!

-Ssh, you lot, man.

Now for the tricky bit.

What are you doing? You looked cool.

I looked like a wuss! My nan knitted this.

I won't get rid of it cos one boy teases me.

That Barry Macken's got a head like a turnip.

If he starts, I'll show him where to get off.

-Turnip head?

-Yeah. Like this...

Poor kid.

Yeah.

You really are the limit!

-If I'd SAID it was parents' evening...

-You conned me.

-You could've thrown wellies after.

-You gave me the wrong time.

-Everyone makes mistakes.

-To stop her seeing their teacher.

-I saw her.

You think you're qualified to do my job, what's the greatest concern?

-Her behaviour, or her poor work?

-Excuse me!

-Actually...

-Great! I don't care.

-Miss Sharpe's rubbish anyway.

-Tracy!

-And so are you.

Your bonus allowance money chart! What are we?

Poodles jumping through hoops for doggie treats?

I thought you'd love my work.

You'd be the world's worst mum.

Leave her a while.

-It's called "time out". So, tell me the worst.

-There's nothing to tell.

She's bright. Miss Sharpe's pleased with her progress.

Touch of hay fever? I want to cut this grass.

You can't bribe me.

I don't do bribes or doggie treats.

I won't reward you for Miss Sharpe.

She begged me to cook with the other mums! Don't think about it!

She thought you deserved a prize for your essay about the weekend.

Really?! Oh, the one where you and me flew right around the world?

We saw it all, didn't we?

We had some close shaves, but being a great team, we pulled through OK.

Yep, that one. Maybe this weekend we'll have a burger in town.

Row over?

Yeah. You'd better say sorry to Elaine now.

I know. I'll put her down for the sponsored skip!

Nice one, but I didn't stop there!

You'll find it works if you don't beat it to death.

-Finished.

-"The Dumping Ground Gazette".

We usually for "House Newsletter".

You've got to let go of the past. All I need now is a big story.

You're the editor. If anyone can find a story, it's you.

Justine, take your bag upstairs.

-Jenny, can I have a word?

-Sure. Come in.

-Justine, what's in your bag?

-Check this out.

A TV? You won't be allowed that.

-Elaine said I can.

-That's so unfair!

I thought I was right. She's upset about her father.

That doesn't mean you grant something against house rules!

-I want a TV!

-What about the rule about knocking?

-It's with the rule about TVs.

-I said Justine could.

-Anyway, it's not big.

-"It's not big"? It's still a TV.

Once you break basic rules like that, it'll get out of hand.

People will take liberties. Who knows where it will end?

You can't give something to only one kid.

-I'll write it in the Gazette.

-It's not interesting.

It'll be interesting all right.

Today the Gazette, tomorrow... the world.

Never underestimate the press.

-I can't believe you've got a TV. Where is it?

-Ta-da.

It's tiny.

-It won't stop me watching.

-Who cares how big it is?

Tracy said you'd got a TV.

Shove off. Boys aren't allowed in girls' rooms.

If you let me watch, I'll give you this.

TV: 'These birds set up home...'

Mike, I've found a monster story!

-Big enough to fill the front page?

-The whole newsletter.

I'll get rid of Elaine for good.

Poor Elaine won't even know what hit her.

Dish the dirt. I know you hate her.

-I'll quote you anonymously.

-You'll not get a word from me.

You do hate her. Or you'd have said something nice.

I could fiddle with the contrast if you like.

I'll do it. The TV's special.

Werewolf Zombie's on tonight. Do you want to watch it?

Well... Sure.

But we have to negotiate terms.

Peter had to pay, and having boys in my room might bump up the price.

Give him a quote and we'll get back to you.

Cup of coffee for the worker?

Yeah, I was just, er, making sure it was secure.

Do you think the kids see me as too authoritarian?

-Not really, I...

-Gangway!

Maxy likes me.

You smell funny.

COMPUTER GAME BUZZES

-Anyone fancy a kick about?

-Maxy'll give you a game.

Oh. OK, then. Some other time?

Yeah.

How creepy was that?!

I want to interview you for the hacked off kids who can't have TVs.

They don't look hacked off to me.

-Now you've got boys in your room.

-I haven't.

Hey!

-That's against the rules.

-Peter's always in your room.

Can't stay. I've an anti-TV expose to write.

SHE SNIFFS

Hello, Peter.

I don't play football.

-Elaine asked Ryan and Zac to play football.

-She must be desperate.

I'm fed up of her riding roughshod over everyone's feelings.

-Can I quote you?

-Tracy!

-I'll come just before 12 then?

-I was going to watch it anyway.

-Justine!

-Not now. You'll have to contribute something.

It wouldn't be fair otherwise.

-Here's my scale of charges.

-It'll be worth it to see the gig.

-They sold out of tickets.

-It clashes with Ryan's film.

I know.

KNOCK AT DOOR

ELAINE COUGHS

-How's the newsletter?

-Unless you've got a TV in your bag, it's fine.

I know you're angry, but don't take it out on Justine.

I'm not. I'm taking it out on you.

When the daily papers find out

how you keep changing your mind, and break the rules,

your career is going to be over!

Get your hair done, Elaine, you're going to be front-page news.

Why will the others pay to watch TV when they can watch for free?

It's more fun here and they can watch TV after ten.

Lou, you know you have to pay?

-I'm your best mate.

-Wouldn't be...

-Fair, right?

I'm off.

Tracy getting to you? I'll have a word.

I'm qualified to deal with her.

I'll take that as a no.

Here are my charges.

We only wanna watch a midnight movie - not fly to Hollywood!

-Yes, but...

-Midnight movie?

-That's when my concert starts.

-Ah...I'm double-booked.

-What?

-So, the choice of programme goes to the highest bidder.

-You're joking!

-You've lost it, girl.

Let me know.

Now do you understand my anti-TV article?

Elaine has turned an innocent girl into a selfish money-grabber.

She shouldn't be in charge.

Talk to me, people!

One at a time!

-Adele, still on for the concert?

-CJ's taping it for me.

-Adele's dropped out. Normal rates apply.

-You wish!

-Louise, you can watch for nothing.

-Wouldn't be fair on the others.

-Come in! Thank you for knocking.

-Thank you for inviting me in.

Do you have a request?

-I've come to type up my article.

-May I see?

"Stupid Social Worker Gives Kids Grief In Tactless TV Trauma."

Is that a stonker, or what?

"Elaine The Pain has upset the kids in her care.

"She has broken a rule by giving permission for one of the girls

"to have a TV when no-one else can..."

-Tracy!

-It's nearly the good bit!

"Protect these poor kids - give this woman the sack..."

You can't print a story like this!

I knew you'd take sides with Elaine The Pain!

-Oh no!

->

It's broken. The screen went blank and it's dead.

My dad gave me this.

-He always gets you things.

-He's gone away.

-Isn't he coming back?

He doesn't know! That's why he gave me this as a going away present.

That's terrible.

-I didn't know that's why he gave you the TV.

-It's OK.

-You've forgotten to knock again.

-Nobody knocks in an emergency.

I'm here to type up my front page.

I'm running a campaign to replace Justine's broken TV.

We can't get her another one for the reasons YOU campaigned about.

That's because YOU didn't tell me it was present from her dad.

-Tracy Beaker...you softie!

-Am not!

I won't feel sorry for a spoilt daddy's girl like Justine

and I can't get Elaine fired unless there's a TV to get her fired over.

I'm only covering the news as it breaks.

You'll have to excuse me, Jenny. I can't keep my readers waiting.

# I can make my world come true

# All my dreams will see me through

# And the fight won't get me down

# My dreams will turn things all around

# With a smile upon my face

# I can see a better place

# Doesn't matter what may come my way

# Believe me now - I will win some day. #