Richard McCourt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Richard McCourt
McCourt in 2019
Born	(1976-08-12) 12 August 1976 (age 49) Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Occupation	Entertainer presenter
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 was born on August 12, 1976. He is a famous English entertainer and TV presenter. Many people know him as one half of the funny duo Dick and Dom. The other half is Dominic "Dom" Wood.

Dick's Entertainment Journey

Richard McCourt started his career in the early 1990s. He gained experience by presenting on hospital television and local TV in Sheffield.

Becoming Dick and Dom

McCourt is most famous for working with Dominic Wood. They co-presented Dick & Dom in da Bungalow. This popular show aired on CBBC and BBC One from 2002 to 2006. It was known for its wild and funny games. These games were often played in public places.

Other Popular Shows

Dick and Dom created many other successful shows for CBBC. These included The Legend of Dick and Dom, Diddy TV, and Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom. From 2007 to 2008, McCourt and Wood also hosted a daytime game show. It was called Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old? on Sky One.

Movies and Live Shows

In 2011, McCourt and Wood appeared in the movie Horrid Henry: The Movie. They played presenters called 2 Cool 4 School. From 2014 to 2019, they performed their live show. It was called Dick vs Dom. They took this show to many festivals. These included Camp Bestival, The Big Festival, and Kendal Calling.

Helping Others

Richard McCourt is also known for his charity work. In 2008, he received an award for his success in media. This award recognized his help to students interested in media jobs.

Supporting Charities

He is an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK. These charities help people with Alzheimer's disease. He also supports Dreamflight, WellChild, and Children in Need. These charities help children and young people.

Running and Cycling for Good

McCourt has taken part in many events to raise money. He ran the London Marathon in 2010 and again in 2021. He has also participated in several 10k runs. These runs helped raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. In 2006 and 2009, he cycled from London to Paris. He also trekked the Great Wall of China. All these efforts supported dementia research.

Dick's Life and Education

Richard McCourt went to Tapton School in Sheffield. This was a state comprehensive school. He then studied media production at Norton College. He earned a BTEC National Diploma in 1994. He had already gained experience volunteering at a hospital radio station in Sheffield.

Family and Interests

Richard has an older brother, James McCourt. James is also a television presenter. Richard supports two football clubs: his home city club Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester United.

Personal Life

Richard McCourt lives with his long-term partner, Katrina Bryan. They have been together since 2015. In 2019, Katrina confirmed their engagement. In 2021, McCourt announced on Instagram that he had become a father for the first time.

Dick's Appearances

Richard McCourt has appeared in many TV shows, radio programs, and stage productions.

Television Shows

• Broom Cupboard presentation 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 (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 plays and pantomimes:

• 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)