December 3rd 2024.
As fans of EastEnders tuned in to the latest spin-off series, they were introduced to Tracey's son Tom, played by the talented Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins. Many viewers were left stunned as they recognized the 27-year-old actor from his previous role in the iconic CBBC series, The Story of Tracy Beaker.
In this new series, titled Tracey: A Day in the Life, we follow the beloved character as she celebrates her 60th birthday with her friends. The star-studded guest list includes familiar faces such as Adam Woodyatt, Kellie Bright, and Harriet Thorpe, as well as fellow supporting artists Winston, Marie, and Shrimpy.
After almost four decades of not knowing much about Tracey, her best friend Sameera plans a surprise celebration, worried that Tom may have forgotten about his mother. But when Tom finally shows up, it becomes clear that they have been estranged for years and he is only reaching out to her in hopes of her help with a loanshark. To make matters more interesting, we later find out that Tom's girlfriend Molly is pregnant, making Tracey a grandmother once again.
While fans were excited to see the beloved character finally getting her own spotlight, they also couldn't help but recognize Oliver from his early days as Wilson in The Story of Tracy Beaker. This popular children's series, adapted from the books by Dame Jacqueline Wilson, aired for five seasons between 2002 and 2005. Oliver played Wilson, a teenager who was temporarily placed in foster care while his mother was in the hospital.
In one memorable episode, Tracy plays a prank on Wilson, covering him in flour and eggs, which immediately catches his eye. Despite being reprimanded by their social worker Elaine, Wilson takes the blame and even claims to be in on the joke. This leads to a spark between him and Tracy, but their budding romance is cut short when they are spotted by Tracy's arch-nemesis Justine Littlewood. Heartbroken, Tracy is left to deal with Wilson's sudden departure and even decides not to contact him when he leaves her his phone number on the back of some photo booth snaps.
Fans were quick to express their excitement on social media, with many 00s kids recognizing Oliver instantly. One fan exclaimed, "This was really fun! Loved seeing Wilson from The Story of Tracy Beaker as Tracey's son Tom!" Another added, "OMG her son Tom is played by Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins who played Wilson in Tracy Beaker!! That's mental!"
Aside from his role in Tracy Beaker, Oliver has had a successful career with guest appearances in shows like Doctors, Stella, and Agatha Raisin. Fans can catch him in his latest role as Tom in Tracey: A Day in the Life, which can be watched on the BBC Studios website.
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