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Richard McCourt | |
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 McCourt in 2019 | |
| Born | 12 August 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | 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 (born 12 August 1976) is an English entertainer and presenter. He is best known as one half of the comic duo Dick and Dom, with the other being Dominic "Dom" Wood.
McCourt gained his experience in Sheffield presenting Hospital Television and local television throughout the early '90s. He is best known for co-presenting, with Dominic Wood, Dick & Dom in da Bungalow . The show ran on CBBC and BBC One, from 2002 to 2006 and was famous for its zany games, often played in public places. Dick and Dom had other CBBC hits including The Legend of Dick and Dom , Diddy TV and Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom . From 2007 to 2008 McCourt and Wood hosted the daytime version of Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old? on Sky One. [1]
In 2011, McCourt and Wood appeared in the Feature film Horrid Henry: The Movie , playing 2 Cool 4 School presenters. From 2014 - 2019 they took their live show Dick vs Dom to various festivals including Camp Bestival, The Big Festival, Kendal Calling, CarFest, Chalfest, Wychwood, Standon Calling, Hay Festival and BST in Hyde Park. [2]
In 2008, McCourt received the Association of Colleges Gold Award, in recognition of his success in media. The award cited his work advising students interested in media careers. He is an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research UK and he supports Dreamflight, WellChild and Children in Need . [3] In April 2010, he ran the London Marathon. He ran the London Marathon again in 2021.[ citation needed ] He has also taken part in several Bupa' Manchester 10k and Great Yorkshire Run's to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society.[ citation needed ] In 2006 and 2009 he cycled from London to Paris and has trekked the Great Wall Of China all in aid of Dementia research.[ citation needed ]
McCourt was educated at Tapton School, a state comprehensive in Sheffield. At Norton College, building on his experience as a volunteer at Sheffield's hospital radio station, he studied audio, video and print media, receiving the BTEC National Diploma in media production in 1994. [4] His older brother is fellow television presenter James McCourt.
McCourt supports his home city club Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester United.[ citation needed ]
McCourt currently resides with his long-term partner Katrina Bryan who he has been dating since 2015. In 2019, Bryan confirmed their engagement via her Instagram page.[ citation needed ]
In 2021, McCourt announced the birth of his first child on Instagram.[ citation needed ]
On stage, McCourt has appeared in many productions, including:
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