UTV Media plc

                             Director Shareholding

The following Executive Directors notified the Company of shares purchased on
the 15 August 2014 through the Share Incentive Plan (pursuant to regular
standing instructions in the SIP scheme).

Executive Director           Number of 5p ordinary    Total shareholding
                             shares purchased         following notification

                             at £2.08

J McCann                     72                       554,173

S Taunton                    72                       341,669

N McKeown                    72                       212,923


This notification is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.4R(1)(a).

Name of contact and telephone number for queries: Norman McKeown 028 9032 8122

For and on behalf of UTV Media plc

Norman McKeown
Group Finance Director & Company Secretary
18 August 2014