Richard McCourt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richard McCourt
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McCourt in 2019
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| Born | 12 August 1976 |
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| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Known for | Dick and Dom |
| Partner(s) | Katrina Bryan (2015–present); engaged |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | James McCourt (brother) |
Richard "Dick" McCourt (born August 12, 1976) is a well-known English entertainer and TV presenter. He is most famous as one half of the hilarious comedy duo Dick and Dom. His partner in fun is Dominic "Dom" Wood. Together, they have made many popular shows for kids!
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Dick and Dom's TV Adventures
Richard McCourt started his journey in TV by presenting on hospital and local television in the early 1990s. He became a household name when he teamed up with Dominic Wood to create Dick & Dom in da Bungalow. This super popular show aired on CBBC and BBC One from 2002 to 2006. It was loved for its wild games, which often took place in public places, making everyone laugh!
Dick and Dom created many other hit shows for CBBC, including:
From 2007 to 2008, Richard and Dom also hosted the daytime version of Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old? on Sky One.
Movies and Live Shows
In 2011, Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood appeared in the movie Horrid Henry: The Movie. They played the presenters of a show called 2 Cool 4 School.
From 2014 to 2019, they took their exciting live show, Dick vs Dom, to many festivals. These included:
- Camp Bestival
- The Big Festival
- Kendal Calling
- CarFest
- Chalfest
- Wychwood
- Standon Calling
- Hay Festival
- BST in Hyde Park
Giving Back: Charity Work
Richard McCourt is also known for his amazing charity work. In 2008, he received a special award called the Association of Colleges Gold Award. This award recognized his success in media and how he helped students interested in media careers.
He is an ambassador for important charities like Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK, which help people with memory problems. He also supports:
- Dreamflight
- WellChild
- Children in Need
Richard has taken part in many events to raise money for good causes. He ran the London Marathon in 2010 and again in 2021. He has also participated in several 10k runs in Manchester and Yorkshire to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. For dementia research, he cycled from London to Paris in 2006 and 2009, and even trekked the Great Wall of China!
Richard's Life and Education
Richard McCourt grew up in Sheffield, England. He went to Tapton School, a public school there. He then studied media production at Norton College. He had already gained experience volunteering at Sheffield's hospital radio station, which helped him a lot.
Richard has an older brother, James McCourt, who is also a television presenter.
When it comes to sports, Richard supports his hometown football club, Sheffield Wednesday, and also Manchester United.
Richard lives with his partner, Katrina Bryan. They started dating in 2015 and got engaged in 2019. In 2021, Richard shared the happy news that they had welcomed their first child.
Shows and Appearances
Richard McCourt has been part of many TV, radio, and stage productions. Here are some of his notable appearances:
Television Shows
- In-vision continuity for 'Broom Cupboard' on CBBC (1996–2000)
- On Safari on CITV (2000)
- Bring It On on Children's BBC 1 (2001–2002)
- CBBC Channel 'Presentation' (2002–2003)
- Dick & Dom in da Bungalow on CBBC (2002–2006)
- Ask the Family on BBC 2 (2005)
- Are you Smarter than a 10 Year Old on SKY ONE (2007–2008)
- The Legend of Dick and Dom on CBBC (2008–2011)
- Da Dick and Dom Dairies (Best of Da Bungalow) on CBBC (2009)
- Dick and Dom Go Wild on CBBC (2010–2011)
- Bananas in Pyjamas (Voice Over) (2011–2012)
- Splatalot! on CBBC (2011–2013)
- Dick and Dom's Hoopla on CBBC (2012)
- Blue Peter: You Decide! (2013)
- Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom on CBBC (2012–2016)
- Diddy Movies on CBBC (2012–2014)
- Diddy TV on CBBC (2016–2018)
Radio Shows
- Hospital radio at Sheffield Children's Hospital (1988–1996)
- Local radio (1993–1996)
- BBC Radio 1's Sunday morning show with Dominic Wood (2007-2008)
- BBC Sounds' Diddy Pod (2019–2020)
- Cash From Chaos (2019)
- The Dick and Dom Debate (2020)
- Virgin Radio UK (2024 - present)
Stage Performances
Richard McCourt has also performed in many theatre productions, including:
- Aladdin at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland (1999/2000)
- Cinderella at the Derngate Theatre, Northampton (2000–2001)
- Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Bath (2001/2002)
- Dick Whittington at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield (2002/2003)
- "Spamalot" at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End (Lead role) (2013/2014)
- Butlin's Dick vs Dom (Stage show) (2014/2016/2018)
- Cinderella at the Birmingham Arena (2015/2016)
- Peter Pan at the Worthing Pier Pavilion Theatre (2016/2017)
- Dick vs Dom (Stage show) (UK tour)
- Beauty and the Beast at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester (2017/2018)
- Edinburgh Festival Dick vs Dom (Stage show)
- Peter Pan at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland (2018/2019)
- Beauty and the Beast at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon (2021/2022)
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the New Wimbledon Theatre (2022/2023)
- Dick & Dom in da Bungalow 20th Anniversary (UK tour)
