Dick and Dom's Hoopla was a

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children's entertainment television series presented by the duo

Dick and Dom Dick and Dom (originally Richard and Dominic) are a British comedy double act consisting of the presenters Richard "Dick" McCourt and Dominic "Dom" Wood. They are primarily known for presenting 'the broom cupboard' presentation links on Childr ...

(

Richard McCourt 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 Wood. His older brother is fellow television presenter James McCourt ...

and

Dominic Wood Dominic Simon "Dom" Wood (born 3 January 1978) is an English entertainer, magician and presenter of radio and television, best known as one half of the double act Dick and Dom, with the other being Richard McCourt. From 14 October 2007 to Septe ...

). It was first broadcast in September 2012 and was shown every Friday evening on the

Channel. The show saw the duo running their own

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and contestants of all ages play games to try to get to the finale. As well as games in the usual surreal style of Dick and Dom, there was also performers, acts and celebrity appearances. The show had a positive reaction, however in December 2012, it was reported that

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was to investigate the programme after two competitors were seen retching into a bucket after playing a game.Ofcom to investigate BBC over eating contest on Dick and Dom's Hoopla
at The Guardian. Accessed December 2012 The show aired for one series.

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Dick and Dom's Hoopla
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