Ask any millennial if they remember Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow, and their reply will probably be:
“Bogieeeessss!”
Once they’ve stopped gleefully screaming the show’s catchphrase, they’ll tell you it was a weekend kids’ TV programme on the BBC presented by Richard ‘Dick’ McCourt and Dominic Wood – aka comedy duo Dick and Dom – and it was also pure, unadulterated, I’m-writing-to-Ofcom chaos.
Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow – whose name was a parody of the Sacha Baron Cohen film Ali G InDaHouse – aired between 2002 and 2006. It became a cult hit with kids and students alike, thanks to its puerile humour, its complete absurdity (once a cat randomly appeared and sang a song about Stoke-on-Trent) and the fact that Dick and Dom seemed to be having the absolute time of their lives making total havoc on live TV.
Was there any kind of format to this live mayhem?...
“Bogieeeessss!”
Once they’ve stopped gleefully screaming the show’s catchphrase, they’ll tell you it was a weekend kids’ TV programme on the BBC presented by Richard ‘Dick’ McCourt and Dominic Wood – aka comedy duo Dick and Dom – and it was also pure, unadulterated, I’m-writing-to-Ofcom chaos.
Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow – whose name was a parody of the Sacha Baron Cohen film Ali G InDaHouse – aired between 2002 and 2006. It became a cult hit with kids and students alike, thanks to its puerile humour, its complete absurdity (once a cat randomly appeared and sang a song about Stoke-on-Trent) and the fact that Dick and Dom seemed to be having the absolute time of their lives making total havoc on live TV.
Was there any kind of format to this live mayhem?...
- 6/27/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Dick and Dom have discussed the legacy of their game, Bogies, two decades after their hit children’s show Dick & Dom in da Bungalow began on the BBC.
In the game, presenting duo Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood would visit places where silence or discretion were required, such as art galleries, high-end restaurants and plays.
They would then take it in turns to say “bogies” at increasing volume until they were yelling the word, to the confusion and bewilderment of members of the public.
In a new interview in Thei, the pair discussed the fact that many, many viewers of the show had started playing Bogies in real life.
The duo revealed that they even received letters from funeral directors admitting to playing the game while on the job.
“So wrong,” said McCourt. “Nothing to do with us.”
In the interview, the presenters also reminisced about letters of complaint they received from viewers.
In the game, presenting duo Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood would visit places where silence or discretion were required, such as art galleries, high-end restaurants and plays.
They would then take it in turns to say “bogies” at increasing volume until they were yelling the word, to the confusion and bewilderment of members of the public.
In a new interview in Thei, the pair discussed the fact that many, many viewers of the show had started playing Bogies in real life.
The duo revealed that they even received letters from funeral directors admitting to playing the game while on the job.
“So wrong,” said McCourt. “Nothing to do with us.”
In the interview, the presenters also reminisced about letters of complaint they received from viewers.
- 3/9/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Comedy duo Dick and Dom have joined calls for the UK government to call a general election.
The Dick & Dom in da Bungalow stars – real names Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood – shared their thoughts on Twitter following a turbulent day in British politics.
Wednesday (19 October) saw the sudden dismissal of home secretary Suella Braverman after just weeks in the role.
“#GeneralElectionNow you twisted f***s,” tweeted Dick and Dom, from their official shared Twitter account.
Since Truss took over as prime minister just weeks ago, calls have been mounting for a general election.
The Independent has launched a petition, known as Election Now, calling for an election to be held following the turmoil of recent political events.
Braverman’s dismissal is but the latest episode of upheaval in Truss’s short but controversial leadership.
Last week, chancellor of the exchequor Kwasi Kwarteng was removed from the role after a disasterous...
The Dick & Dom in da Bungalow stars – real names Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood – shared their thoughts on Twitter following a turbulent day in British politics.
Wednesday (19 October) saw the sudden dismissal of home secretary Suella Braverman after just weeks in the role.
“#GeneralElectionNow you twisted f***s,” tweeted Dick and Dom, from their official shared Twitter account.
Since Truss took over as prime minister just weeks ago, calls have been mounting for a general election.
The Independent has launched a petition, known as Election Now, calling for an election to be held following the turmoil of recent political events.
Braverman’s dismissal is but the latest episode of upheaval in Truss’s short but controversial leadership.
Last week, chancellor of the exchequor Kwasi Kwarteng was removed from the role after a disasterous...
- 10/20/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Last Week’S Review: ‘UnREAL’ Season 2 Premiere Makes History
This Week on ‘UnREAL’…
If Episode 1 started a war, then Episode 2 pulled the pin from the grenade. After getting manipulated by Jay into thinking she’ll never be a real showrunner as long as Quinn is around, Rachel went to visit network head Gary and demand control of the show. Ill-fated from the start, considering her public breakdown not even two years prior makes her a pretty poor on-paper candidate for the job, the gamble backfired and introduced a new power player to the mix: Coleman Wasserman (Michael Rady). Worse yet, those “Money, Dick, Power” tattoos likely aren’t strong enough to ward off the upcoming brouhaha between Quinn and Rachel.
Meanwhile, in the world of “Everlasting,” all the key players made the first cut, including the Confederate Flag-sporting Beth Ann and the “I Can’t Breathe” “Blacktivist,” Ruby (Denee Benton). All this came after two opposing productions tried to turn everyone their way, as Chet tried to cut his manly version of “Everlasting” (preposterously titled “Everblasting”) and Quinn attempted to prove her tried-and-true formula would bring home the bacon. Somehow Chet ended up on top, as Coleman preferred his fellow man’s lewd spin on the long-running series and the entire “UnREAL” audience at home screamed, “Burn the patriarchy!”
How’s Rachel Doing?
While, yes, Rachel’s overall emergency level is lower than last week’s, there was one moment in Episode 2 that bumped her up almost to orange: Quinn’s quip of the week. Well, it would be the quip of the week if it wasn’t so cold-blooded. From the second the words, “Maybe your mother was right,” escaped Quinn’s lips, we knew Rachel was in for an emotional beatdown. And boy, did Quinn deliver.
Still, Rachel’s reaction to the borderline-unforgivable “You’re great, until you’re not” wasn’t to down a bunch of pills and go bone in the back of a production truck. She took a calculated risk to go see Gary; a calculated risk that has already come back to bite her once and will undoubtedly hit her again when Quinn finds out, but a business decision nonetheless. Quinn tried to manipulate Rachel, and Rachel responded by going over her boss’ head. It’s a fair move in the world of “UnREAL,” even if it’s not what a wholesome, upstanding, totally sane human being would do. Hence, Rachel earns a yellow card this week.
Quinn’s Quip of the Week
“I can shoot ping pong balls out of my vagina,
but no one wants to see that either.”
Honestly, without the benefit of closed captioning, I’m not sure if Quinn said “shoot” or “chew,” but either way, her early precedent for what should and shouldn’t be spoken, seen or heard carried all the way through to the end. A punchy quote right before the title card, the line kept “UnREAL” on target in terms of tone, but it also applies to what happened at show’s end: A man, who thinks he knows what’s best for a woman, is given too much leeway to do just that. First, it was Graham trying to propose a singing element to his hosting duties while blindly supporting Chet’s ugly new vision for the show. Later, it was Coleman backing Chet after Gary backed Coleman. The patriarchy rages, even if we’d all rather let Quinn — and her “fantastic” talent — go forward however she pleases.
This is What a Feminist Looks Like
If there’s anything that can make “Everlasting” look like Rosie the Riveter, it’s “Everblasting.” Chet’s homage to tits and ass was painfully familiar, as pretty much everything on reality TV focuses exclusively and exhaustively on those two things — and only of the female persuasion, of course. It’s a man’s world, and “Insurgent” was a rough reminder of that. It’s doubtful Coleman’s preference for it is as simple as “straight white man backs straight white man,” but if this marks the start of “UnREAL” addressing how the patriarchy reinforces itself — again and again, even when women are more than qualified, clearly producing better content and ultimately the better choice — then bring it on. Rachel’s quest for respect is now on the same level as Quinn’s, and, while that may cause a few personal problems for these two tattoo sisters, here’s hoping they find a way to topple the male gaze once and for all.
Top of the Call Sheet (Episode Mvp)
You can say I was manipulated all you want, but exemplifying the confounding argument supporting the Confederate Flag with a tongue-tied, stubbornly proud Beth Ann worked wonders for me. Though Rachel wasn’t dumb enough to engage at a higher level of discussion, most of the contestant’s defensive statements could have been chucked aside with ease.
For instance, why does it matter if she wears her Southern pride bikini in front of a black man she likes versus one she doesn’t? “I was not raised to rude,” Beth Ann said when Rachel asked why she panicked upon seeing Darius when she already knew a black suitor was on the way. “I like Darius. I’d like him to like me.” So shouldn’t the fact that you’re hiding who you “really are” tip you off that maybe you do, actually, have something to be embarrassed about?
“Racism is confusing.” It is indeed.
The Real Behind the Reality
We’re early on in Season 2, but the possibilities set up in the first two episodes are vast. Quinn and Rachel’s relationship has been put front and center; fitting for a series committed to its feminist spirit and creatively sound given how volatile each can be. Chet has been established as an imposing, undeserving and nonetheless powerful presence, representing the inexplicable male dominance in the entertainment industry.
And then there’s Darius, the black suitor. Easily the most cited and obvious example of “UnREAL’s” attempt at biting social commentary, we got a good look at his decision-making process in Episode 2. Why did he choose who he chose, other than for the good of “UnREAL”? We’re not sure. The man himself has yet to be as fully defined as last year’s suitor. But there’s plenty of time left for that.
More importantly, Episode 2 showed the power behind Rachel’s fractured self. Yes, she was yet again on the verge of tears when Quinn turned on her, but seeing her make a savvy, manipulative move on her own behalf and not the show’s reminded us why Rachel is the star, no matter who’s got the power. With those two on a collision course and “Everlasting” in transition, Season 2 seems primed for a wild war. Bring it on.
Grade: A-
“UnREAL” airs Monday nights at 10pm on Lifetime. Season 1 is streaming on Hulu.
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This Week on ‘UnREAL’…
If Episode 1 started a war, then Episode 2 pulled the pin from the grenade. After getting manipulated by Jay into thinking she’ll never be a real showrunner as long as Quinn is around, Rachel went to visit network head Gary and demand control of the show. Ill-fated from the start, considering her public breakdown not even two years prior makes her a pretty poor on-paper candidate for the job, the gamble backfired and introduced a new power player to the mix: Coleman Wasserman (Michael Rady). Worse yet, those “Money, Dick, Power” tattoos likely aren’t strong enough to ward off the upcoming brouhaha between Quinn and Rachel.
Meanwhile, in the world of “Everlasting,” all the key players made the first cut, including the Confederate Flag-sporting Beth Ann and the “I Can’t Breathe” “Blacktivist,” Ruby (Denee Benton). All this came after two opposing productions tried to turn everyone their way, as Chet tried to cut his manly version of “Everlasting” (preposterously titled “Everblasting”) and Quinn attempted to prove her tried-and-true formula would bring home the bacon. Somehow Chet ended up on top, as Coleman preferred his fellow man’s lewd spin on the long-running series and the entire “UnREAL” audience at home screamed, “Burn the patriarchy!”
How’s Rachel Doing?
While, yes, Rachel’s overall emergency level is lower than last week’s, there was one moment in Episode 2 that bumped her up almost to orange: Quinn’s quip of the week. Well, it would be the quip of the week if it wasn’t so cold-blooded. From the second the words, “Maybe your mother was right,” escaped Quinn’s lips, we knew Rachel was in for an emotional beatdown. And boy, did Quinn deliver.
Still, Rachel’s reaction to the borderline-unforgivable “You’re great, until you’re not” wasn’t to down a bunch of pills and go bone in the back of a production truck. She took a calculated risk to go see Gary; a calculated risk that has already come back to bite her once and will undoubtedly hit her again when Quinn finds out, but a business decision nonetheless. Quinn tried to manipulate Rachel, and Rachel responded by going over her boss’ head. It’s a fair move in the world of “UnREAL,” even if it’s not what a wholesome, upstanding, totally sane human being would do. Hence, Rachel earns a yellow card this week.
Quinn’s Quip of the Week
“I can shoot ping pong balls out of my vagina,
but no one wants to see that either.”
Honestly, without the benefit of closed captioning, I’m not sure if Quinn said “shoot” or “chew,” but either way, her early precedent for what should and shouldn’t be spoken, seen or heard carried all the way through to the end. A punchy quote right before the title card, the line kept “UnREAL” on target in terms of tone, but it also applies to what happened at show’s end: A man, who thinks he knows what’s best for a woman, is given too much leeway to do just that. First, it was Graham trying to propose a singing element to his hosting duties while blindly supporting Chet’s ugly new vision for the show. Later, it was Coleman backing Chet after Gary backed Coleman. The patriarchy rages, even if we’d all rather let Quinn — and her “fantastic” talent — go forward however she pleases.
This is What a Feminist Looks Like
If there’s anything that can make “Everlasting” look like Rosie the Riveter, it’s “Everblasting.” Chet’s homage to tits and ass was painfully familiar, as pretty much everything on reality TV focuses exclusively and exhaustively on those two things — and only of the female persuasion, of course. It’s a man’s world, and “Insurgent” was a rough reminder of that. It’s doubtful Coleman’s preference for it is as simple as “straight white man backs straight white man,” but if this marks the start of “UnREAL” addressing how the patriarchy reinforces itself — again and again, even when women are more than qualified, clearly producing better content and ultimately the better choice — then bring it on. Rachel’s quest for respect is now on the same level as Quinn’s, and, while that may cause a few personal problems for these two tattoo sisters, here’s hoping they find a way to topple the male gaze once and for all.
Top of the Call Sheet (Episode Mvp)
You can say I was manipulated all you want, but exemplifying the confounding argument supporting the Confederate Flag with a tongue-tied, stubbornly proud Beth Ann worked wonders for me. Though Rachel wasn’t dumb enough to engage at a higher level of discussion, most of the contestant’s defensive statements could have been chucked aside with ease.
For instance, why does it matter if she wears her Southern pride bikini in front of a black man she likes versus one she doesn’t? “I was not raised to rude,” Beth Ann said when Rachel asked why she panicked upon seeing Darius when she already knew a black suitor was on the way. “I like Darius. I’d like him to like me.” So shouldn’t the fact that you’re hiding who you “really are” tip you off that maybe you do, actually, have something to be embarrassed about?
“Racism is confusing.” It is indeed.
The Real Behind the Reality
We’re early on in Season 2, but the possibilities set up in the first two episodes are vast. Quinn and Rachel’s relationship has been put front and center; fitting for a series committed to its feminist spirit and creatively sound given how volatile each can be. Chet has been established as an imposing, undeserving and nonetheless powerful presence, representing the inexplicable male dominance in the entertainment industry.
And then there’s Darius, the black suitor. Easily the most cited and obvious example of “UnREAL’s” attempt at biting social commentary, we got a good look at his decision-making process in Episode 2. Why did he choose who he chose, other than for the good of “UnREAL”? We’re not sure. The man himself has yet to be as fully defined as last year’s suitor. But there’s plenty of time left for that.
More importantly, Episode 2 showed the power behind Rachel’s fractured self. Yes, she was yet again on the verge of tears when Quinn turned on her, but seeing her make a savvy, manipulative move on her own behalf and not the show’s reminded us why Rachel is the star, no matter who’s got the power. With those two on a collision course and “Everlasting” in transition, Season 2 seems primed for a wild war. Bring it on.
Grade: A-
“UnREAL” airs Monday nights at 10pm on Lifetime. Season 1 is streaming on Hulu.
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- 6/14/2016
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Dick and Dom will appear at the BBC Proms 2015.
The pair will be joined by Blue Peter's Barney Harwood at the Royal Albert Hall for two special concerts on July 18 and 19.
BBC Music's initiative Ten Pieces - which aims to open up the world of classical music to younger generations - will celebrate children's creative responses to the music at the shows.
Ten pieces of classical music, including Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 5' and John Adams's 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine', will be accompanied by dance, digital art and animations by children.
The July 18 concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, while the second show will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 2 at a later date.
Primary schools across the country can get involved with the special concerts by submitting their creative responses to the Ten Pieces website by March 27.
The pair will be joined by Blue Peter's Barney Harwood at the Royal Albert Hall for two special concerts on July 18 and 19.
BBC Music's initiative Ten Pieces - which aims to open up the world of classical music to younger generations - will celebrate children's creative responses to the music at the shows.
Ten pieces of classical music, including Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 5' and John Adams's 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine', will be accompanied by dance, digital art and animations by children.
The July 18 concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, while the second show will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 2 at a later date.
Primary schools across the country can get involved with the special concerts by submitting their creative responses to the Ten Pieces website by March 27.
- 1/29/2015
- Digital Spy
Awards also included the youngest-ever winner of a Bafta.
The Lego Movie won Best Feature Film at the Bafta Children’s Awards in London last night (Nov 23).
The Warner Bros. film, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, beat competition from Disney’s Frozen and Maleficent as well as Dreamworks’ How To Train Your Dragon 2.
However, Frozen took the top film prize in the Bafta Kids’ vote, based on more than 200,000 votes from children aged 7-14.
The ceremony, held at London’s Roundhouse, also saw nine-year-old Cherry Campbell become the youngest Bafta winner ever, winning Best Performer for her title role in kids drama series Katie Morag.
The show, about a feisty young girl who lives on a Scottish island with her family, also won the award for Best Drama.
Campbell was seven when she started making Katie Morag, based on the books of Mairi Hedderwick.
For the first time, Cartoon Network...
The Lego Movie won Best Feature Film at the Bafta Children’s Awards in London last night (Nov 23).
The Warner Bros. film, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, beat competition from Disney’s Frozen and Maleficent as well as Dreamworks’ How To Train Your Dragon 2.
However, Frozen took the top film prize in the Bafta Kids’ vote, based on more than 200,000 votes from children aged 7-14.
The ceremony, held at London’s Roundhouse, also saw nine-year-old Cherry Campbell become the youngest Bafta winner ever, winning Best Performer for her title role in kids drama series Katie Morag.
The show, about a feisty young girl who lives on a Scottish island with her family, also won the award for Best Drama.
Campbell was seven when she started making Katie Morag, based on the books of Mairi Hedderwick.
For the first time, Cartoon Network...
- 11/24/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The winners of the British Academy Children's Awards have been announced.
CBeebies' Katie Morag claimed two awards at the ceremony hosted by Doc Brown at London's Roundhouse.
The show won Drama and the show's star Cherry Campbell also received the Performer award for her turn in the title role.
Dick & Dom (Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood) picked up the Presenter award, while their show Diddy Movies picked up the Comedy gong.
Elsewhere, Cartoon Network won in the Channel of the Year category, Dixi was named as Interactive Original, and Adventure Time won International.
Other winners included Share a Story (Short Form), Operation Ouch! (Factual), Aardman (Animation), The Lego Movie (Feature Film), Mario Kart 8 (Game) and Peter Firmin (Special Award).
Also among the winners were Disney Animated (Interactive – Adapted), Kindle Entertainment (Independent Production Company of the Year), Lizard Girl (Learning: Primary), Poetry: Between the Lines (Learning: Secondary), Old Jack's Boat (Pre-school...
CBeebies' Katie Morag claimed two awards at the ceremony hosted by Doc Brown at London's Roundhouse.
The show won Drama and the show's star Cherry Campbell also received the Performer award for her turn in the title role.
Dick & Dom (Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood) picked up the Presenter award, while their show Diddy Movies picked up the Comedy gong.
Elsewhere, Cartoon Network won in the Channel of the Year category, Dixi was named as Interactive Original, and Adventure Time won International.
Other winners included Share a Story (Short Form), Operation Ouch! (Factual), Aardman (Animation), The Lego Movie (Feature Film), Mario Kart 8 (Game) and Peter Firmin (Special Award).
Also among the winners were Disney Animated (Interactive – Adapted), Kindle Entertainment (Independent Production Company of the Year), Lizard Girl (Learning: Primary), Poetry: Between the Lines (Learning: Secondary), Old Jack's Boat (Pre-school...
- 11/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The nominations for the British Academy Children's Awards have been announced.
CBeebies' Katie Morag leads the way with Drama and Writer nods. Cherry Campbell also receives a Performer nomination for her turn in the title role.
Old Jack's Boat receives a Pre-School Live Action nomination, with Bernard Cribbins up for Performer for his role on the show.
4 O'Clock Club receives Comedy and Performer nods with Akai Osei as Nero.
Roy and Wolfblood both receive Drama and Writer nods and The Amazing World of Gumball is nominated in both the Writer and Animation fields.
Rocket's Island is up for Drama and Kia Pegg picks up a Performer nomination for her role as Jodi in The Dumping Ground.
Dick and Dom (Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood) are nominated in the Presenter category, as are Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes, Iain Stirling and Naomi Wilkinson.
Junior Bake Off, Hacker Time, Fort Boyard: Ultimate...
CBeebies' Katie Morag leads the way with Drama and Writer nods. Cherry Campbell also receives a Performer nomination for her turn in the title role.
Old Jack's Boat receives a Pre-School Live Action nomination, with Bernard Cribbins up for Performer for his role on the show.
4 O'Clock Club receives Comedy and Performer nods with Akai Osei as Nero.
Roy and Wolfblood both receive Drama and Writer nods and The Amazing World of Gumball is nominated in both the Writer and Animation fields.
Rocket's Island is up for Drama and Kia Pegg picks up a Performer nomination for her role as Jodi in The Dumping Ground.
Dick and Dom (Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood) are nominated in the Presenter category, as are Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes, Iain Stirling and Naomi Wilkinson.
Junior Bake Off, Hacker Time, Fort Boyard: Ultimate...
- 10/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Myleene Klass has signed up to be a judge on a new Cbbc reality show.
Blue Peter - You Decide will see hopefuls battle it out for the chance to join the long-running children's programme's current hosts Barney Harwood and Helen Skelton in the presenting lineup.
Klass will sit on the panel alongside This Morning's Eamonn Holmes and 17-year-old kids presenter Ceallach Spellman, when the talent show starts next month.
She said of the role: "Everyone recalls the Blue Peter presenter they grew up with and I want to make sure I choose someone who will inspire the next generation."
Viewers at home will vote for the competition's winner out of the final three contestants selected by the judges.
The premise for the show - which will be hosted by Dick and Dom - was announced in March under the working title So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter Presenter.
Blue Peter - You Decide will see hopefuls battle it out for the chance to join the long-running children's programme's current hosts Barney Harwood and Helen Skelton in the presenting lineup.
Klass will sit on the panel alongside This Morning's Eamonn Holmes and 17-year-old kids presenter Ceallach Spellman, when the talent show starts next month.
She said of the role: "Everyone recalls the Blue Peter presenter they grew up with and I want to make sure I choose someone who will inspire the next generation."
Viewers at home will vote for the competition's winner out of the final three contestants selected by the judges.
The premise for the show - which will be hosted by Dick and Dom - was announced in March under the working title So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter Presenter.
- 6/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Dick and Dom are to appear on the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The children's TV presenters - whose full names are Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood - will be the first double act to take part in the show, though the 'Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old?' hosts will not dance together, being paired with professional females instead. Dick and Dom - who shot to fame in 2002 with weekend morning show 'Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow' - are hoping the show will help carve out a more ''grown-up'' career path. A source told the Daily Star newspaper:...
- 5/13/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Dick and Dom are to appear on the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The children's TV presenters - whose full names are Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood - will be the first double act to take part in the show, though the 'Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old?' hosts will not dance together, being paired with professional females instead. Dick and Dom - who shot to fame in 2002 with weekend morning show 'Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow' - are hoping the show will help carve out a more ''grown-up'' career path. A source told the Daily Star newspaper:...
- 5/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The next Blue Peter presenter will be chosen via a TV talent show with the final winner being voted for by Cbbc viewers.
Dick and Dom will host the series, which has the working title So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter Presenter.
The winner will join Blue Peter's current lineup of Barney Harwood and Helen Skelton.
Hosts Dick and Dom will be joined by a panel of judges as the hopefuls make it through a series of challenges and eliminations.
Cbbc Controller Cheryl Taylor said: "Working on Blue Peter is a dream job for any aspiring presenter and our search for a new face to join Helen and Barney will generate a huge level of excitement for Cbbc viewers.
"With the irrepressible Dick and Dom on hand to orchestrate proceedings we anticipate high tension and high jinks!"
So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter...
Dick and Dom will host the series, which has the working title So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter Presenter.
The winner will join Blue Peter's current lineup of Barney Harwood and Helen Skelton.
Hosts Dick and Dom will be joined by a panel of judges as the hopefuls make it through a series of challenges and eliminations.
Cbbc Controller Cheryl Taylor said: "Working on Blue Peter is a dream job for any aspiring presenter and our search for a new face to join Helen and Barney will generate a huge level of excitement for Cbbc viewers.
"With the irrepressible Dick and Dom on hand to orchestrate proceedings we anticipate high tension and high jinks!"
So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter...
- 3/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Children’s TV is dire now. Just awful. Have you seen it? God, it’s terrible. And this isn’t an older person looking down on what kids enjoy watching these days. It’s nasty, tacky, and mostly imported (pretty much like most of our consumer goods these days…). It was amazing but naff all at the same time back when my parents were young- Basil Brush, Tiswas, all those bloody scary dramas they used to put on. It used to be pretty good when I was a child as well- Bodger and Badger, Mr. Blobby (well I liked him anyway!), Otis The Aardvark and the last days of Blue Peter being quality children’s television. Nowadays it’s preachy, politically correct and lame. Horrible Histories is not good, read the book instead! The hosts were always a bit cheesy, but they’ve plucked them from nursey now, and range...
- 10/11/2012
- by Oscar Harding
- Obsessed with Film
Celebrity MasterChef returns to BBC Two next week with Greg Wallace and John Torode back at the helm as hosts and judges. This year's contestants include Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, actress Laila Rouass, radio presenter Jamie Theakston and Bucks Fizz Eurovision icon Cheryl Baker. [Celebrity MasterChef contestants 2012 - Photo Gallery] Zoe Salmon, comic Jenny Eclair, children's TV duo Michael Underwood and Richard McCourt, and actress Emma Kennedy are also taking part. Swimmer Steve Parry, footballer Danny (more)...
- 8/9/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Celebrity MasterChef will return next month for a new series, it has been confirmed. The cookery show's seventh run, hosted as usual by Gregg Wallace and John Torode, will play out in an early evening slot on BBC Two. A total of 16 celebrities will battle across 30 weeks of cooking challenges, culminating with the gruelling Critics' Table and final cook off. Gareth Gates, Bucks Fizz member Cheryl Baker, Footballers' Wives actress Laila Rouass and Jamie Theakston are among the series' most high-profile stars. Richard McCourt, better known as Dick from Cbbc's Dick and (more)...
- 7/16/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
For the uninitiated, Henry is Horrid. He doesn’t like school, or his suck-up younger brother, Perfect Peter. He wants to make a lot of mess, shirk his homework and rock out with his band. He hates girls, especially his nemesis Moody Margaret and constantly buts up against his class teacher, Miss Battleaxe. Vic Van Wrinkle, the headteacher of a local private school wants to try to shut down Henry’s school, thereby forcing all of the parents to fork out to have their little darlings educated by him. He enlists he School Inspectors to help him, until Henry and his cohorts get wind of his plan and set out to put a stop to it.
*****
Reviewing a film like Horrid Henry is nigh on impossible. Your take on it will so very much depend on your age and disposition towards the source material, that giving it a star-rating is really an exercise in futility.
*****
Reviewing a film like Horrid Henry is nigh on impossible. Your take on it will so very much depend on your age and disposition towards the source material, that giving it a star-rating is really an exercise in futility.
- 7/29/2011
- by Dave Roper
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Children's TV presenter Richard McCourt has admitted that he gave up taking drugs on the advice of his doctor. McCourt, one half of double act Dick and Dom, was filmed on a night out talking about his drug-taking past. In the video, which appeared on The Sun's website, McCourt was asked if he had white powder on his nose. "No... I do not take drugs. You know why? I've got a heart problem," he said. (more)...
- 10/22/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
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