Dick and Dom
| Dick and Dom | |
|---|---|
 Dick (right) and Dom (left) | |
| Medium | Television (children's entertainment) |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Members |
Richard McCourt Dominic Wood |
Dick and Dom are a comedy double act consisting of the presenters Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood. They are primarily known for presenting Children's BBC in the 1990s, before moving onto the double BAFTA Award winning Dick and Dom in da Bungalow, a children's entertainment show that was live during weekend mornings on BBC One, CBBC and later BBC Two. The show ran for five series between 2002 and 2006.
From October 2007 to September 2008, they presented The Sunday Morning Show on BBC Radio 1 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Also between 2007 and 2008, they presented Are You Smarter than a 10 Year Old? for two series on Sky 1.
Diddy Dick and Dom, originally a pre-recorded section during Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow, sees them playing themselves as miniaturised puppets. They now have a 30-minute show called Diddy Movies, with 2 series so far.[1] They also starred in two shows on CBBC in 2009, The Legend of Dick and Dom and Da Dick and Dom Dairies (the best of Da Bungalow).
In early 2011, they presented new shows on CBBC: Dick and Dom's Funny Business and Dick and Dom Go Wild, a nature series.[2] They also began hosting the UK version of Splatalot! on CBBC and made their first film appearances in 'Horrid Henry: The Movie', as hosts for the fictional game show 2Cool4School. They also both provide the voices of B1 and B2 in the ABC revived series, Bananas in Pyjamas.
On September 2012, Dick and Dom's Hoopla[3] started on the CBBC Channel, a comedy show in which it sees them host their own travelling funfair with games, acts, performers and celebrity appearances. The show had a positive reaction, however in December 2012, it was reported that Ofcom was to investigate the programme after two competitors were seen vomiting into a bucket after playing a game.[4]
In January 2013, the first episode of Dick and Dom's newest series titled Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom[5] was shown. An educational show that showed geniuses' work throughout the ages and how it has affected the modern world. Each show was dedicated to one genius (starting with Archimedes) and the duo also attempted to recreate their works. A special series titled APPsolute Genius, which focused on video games, aired in 2015.
In February 2013, Dick and Dom were confirmed to be the new voice presenters of the UK version of Takeshi's Castle on Challenge.[6]
From December 2013 to January 2014, Dick and Dom played the roles of King Arthur and Patsy in the West End revival of Spamalot.[7]
In November 2014, Dick and Dom won the 2014 Children's Presenter BAFTA Award for Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom [8] Series 2 of Diddy Movies also won the 2014 Children's Comedy award.[9]
List of "Dick and Dom" shows, TV and radio appearances
- Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow
- Diddy Movies
- The Legend of Dick and Dom
- Da Dick and Dom Dairies
- Splatalot!
- Dick and Dom's Funny Business
- Dick and Dom Go Wild
- BBC Radio 1's The Sunday Morning Show
- Are You Smarter than a 10 Year Old?
- Bananas in Pyjamas (Voices, B1 and B2)
- Coming Of Age
- Dick and Dom's Hoopla
- Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom
- Bring it on
- Diddy TV
Butlins tour/ Dick vs Dom tour
| Dick & Dom LIVE | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Butlins, Dick and Dom |
| Presented by |
Richard McCourt Dominic Wood |
| Starring | Butlins Redcoats |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 59 (as of 30th may 2016) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Dick and Dom |
| Running time | 60 minutes (No interval/ No signings or photos) |
| Release | |
| Original release | 2013 – Present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Dick and Dom's Practical Joke Academy |
| Website | |
Dick vs Dom (Also known as Dick and Dom LIVE) is a live stage show that has been on tour since 2013 round all three Butlins. It also went on tour round the U.K (2015 only). Dick and Dom have visited three Butlins camps every half term and in the summer holidays with their game show Dick vs Dom, a stage show much like Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow, with games in which contestants can win prizes.
Games/ Items
| Title | Points | Description | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Bogies Lie Over the Ocean | 1 point | Song with hand and arm actions for the whole audience to take part in | 2013–present |
| Fresh Punch | 1 Point | One dad from each team play this game on stage | 2015–present |
| Dick and Dom's Crowd Surfing | 1 Point | Two life-sized dolls are thrown out into the audience - one for each team - which then has to be passed to the rear of the room and back again before theother team does the same thing. In 2013, blow-up bananas were used instead | 2013–present |
| Bag Lady | 1 Point | One mum from each teamplays this game on stage. Each mum has an oversized bag place over them and is wearing boxing gloves; the first one to break free in the time limit of 60 seconds wins | 2015–present |
| Joke book | 1 point | Dick and Dom sit down on the stage where they begin to teach new words to the audience which leads into a song about words they've made up | 2015–present |
| Musical Splatues | 1 point | Up to ten children join Dick and Dom on stage to play a game much like musical statues but, when the music stops, the first person caught moving will receive a pie in the face and sent out. Usually, a pie fight ensues between the final three contestants, under the ruling that Dick and Dom 'can't figure out who will win'. | 2013–present |
| End of Show Song and Dance | N/A | Dick and Dom squirt water guns into the audience and play the 'Nellie the Elephant Song' | 2013–present |
| Bean Eating | 1 point | One father and son from each team go on stage to play this game. The aim of the game is to eat as many baked beans as they can within 30 seconds | 2013 |
| Mask of Sorrow | Prize | In this game, Dick and Dom get one dad up from each team and proceed to ask the father multiple questions. The dad is wearing a mask hiding their mouth and Dick and Dom answer their own questions for him is a humorous voice[10] | 2013, 2016–present |
Dick and Dom's Practical Joke Academy (2016-)
A new addition to the Dick vs Dom tour is the Dick and Dom Practical Joke Academy.[11]
The Academy will include a practical joke to take home as well as an opportunity to meet Dick and Dom and have a photo opportunity with them
Show dates (2016)
Breaks featuring Dick and Dom[12]
| Date | Park | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Holiday 2016 | ||
| Friday 8 April 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| May Half Term 2016 | ||
| Friday 27 May 2016 | Minehead | |
| Monday 30 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| Friday 3 June 2016 | Skegness | |
| Term Time Weekend 2016 | ||
| Friday 1 July 2016 | Minehead | |
| School Summer Holidays 2016 | ||
| Friday 15 July 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| Monday 18 July 2016 | Minehead | |
| Friday 22 July 2016 | Skegness | |
| Friday 29 July 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| Friday 5 Aug 2016 | Skegness | |
| Monday 15 Aug 2016 | Minehead | |
| Friday 19 Aug 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| Monday 22 Aug 2016 | Minehead | |
| Term Time Weekends 2016 | ||
| Friday 9 Sept 2016 | Skegness | |
| Friday 30 Sept 2016 | Minehead | |
| Friday 14 Oct 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| October Half Term 2016 | ||
| Friday 21 Oct 2016 | Bognor Regis | |
| Monday 24 Oct 2016 | Minehead | |
| Friday 28 Oct 2016 | Skegness | |
References
- ↑ Diddy Dick and Dom at the CBBC , BBC website. Accessed April 2011
- ↑ Dick and Dom Go Wild at the CBBC , BBC website.
- ↑ Dick and Dom's Hoopla at the CBBC , BBC website. Accessed November 2012
- ↑ Ofcom to investigate BBC over eating contest on Dick and Dom's Hoopla at The Guardian. Accessed December 2012
- ↑ at the CBBC , BBC website. Accessed February 2013
- ↑ Dick and Dom Takeshi's Castle Announcement Dick and Dom's official Twitter account.
- ↑
- ↑ "2014 Children's Presenter BAFTA". BAFTA. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Children's Comedy BAFTA". BAFTA. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ Butlins Feb 16 Dick V Dom. 21 February 2016 – via YouTube.
- ↑ http://www.butlins.com/pdfs/dick-and-dom-academy.pdf
- ↑ http://www.butlins.com/where-to-stay-dine-and-play/where-to-play/dick-and-dom-breaks.aspx