UTV Media plc

                             Director Shareholding

The following Executive Directors notified the Company of shares purchased on
the 15 and 16 October 2014 through the Share Incentive Plan (pursuant to
regular standing instructions in the SIP scheme includes October 2014
dividends).

Executive Director           Number of 5p ordinary    Total shareholding
                             shares purchased         following notification
                             at an average cost of £2
                             .01 per share

J McCann                     119                      554,366

S Taunton                    119                      341,862

N McKeown                    119                      213,116


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

21 October 2014