Deputy Channel Head Named for G.O.L.D., Watch

LONDON, October 17: UKTV has appointed Julie Swanston to the
role of deputy channel head for its dedicated comedy channel G.O.L.D. and new
entertainment network Watch, effective immediately.

Reporting to Paul Morton, the
channel head of G.O.L.D. and Watch, Swanston
will assist on the editorial and business strategy of the channels. This covers
responsibilities ranging from scheduling, financial, editorial and marketing to
the day-to-day management of the channel team unit. Swanston started at UKTV in 2001, when she was charged with
launching UKTV Food’s website and red-button services.

“I am absolutely delighted that
Julie is joining the team,” said Morton. “Her wealth of broadcasting experience
combined with a proven track record in marketing and brand repositioning means
she’s ideal to help me shape G.O.L.D and Watch.”

G.O.L.D. and Watch both launched
just last week.

—By Kristin Brzoznowski