Directorate Change

RNS Number:2530K
Ulster Television PLC
23 April 2003

For immediate release                                           23 April 2003

                              ULSTER TELEVISION PLC
                     
                      Appointment of Non-Executive Director 

Ulster Television plc ("UTV") is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin
Lagan to the Board as non-executive director with immediate effect. Kevin is a
co-shareholder, Chairman and Chief Executive of Lagan Holdings Limited, one of
the largest privately owned and operated civil engineering and construction
materials companies in the UK.

Kevin is currently a member of the Board of the University of Ulster Foundation
and his previous directorships include Belfast International Airport and Belfast
Harbour Commissioners.

There are no other disclosures required pursuant to the Listing Rules of the UK
Listing Authority in connection with Kevin's appointment.

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