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Meet the Commissioner

Shirani Sabaratnam

 2pm-4pm on WEDNESDAY 26th OCTOBER 2011

 SALT QUAY HOUSE, 4 NORTH EAST QUAY, SUTTON HARBOUR, PLYMOUTH  

Shirani Sabaratnam is Commissioning Editor at UKTV, one of the most important and successful multi-channel providers in the UK. Formed in 1997, it is an independent commercial joint venture, between Virgin Media and BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC. Attracting 36 million viewers each month, the network offers a broad range of quality programming across its entertainment, lifestyle and factual offerings Watch, GOLD, Dave, Alibi, Eden, Blighty, Yesterday, Home, Really and Good Food.

UKTV currently operates 24 broadcast streams and complementary websites for every channel brand. The success of UKTV is based on its programming including award-winning shows from the BBC and an increasing number of original commissions (around 700 hours a year) and acquisitions.

Shirani Sabaratnam will brief delegates on UKTV channel content, target audiences, commissioning priorities and processes. There will also be a limited number of 10 minute one to one meeting slots available on a first come first served basis (please a slot request at the time of booking).

Registration fee: 15 for members of Plymouth Media-Partnership, Bristol Media, Digital Peninsula Network, Wessex Media Group and Gloucestershire Media Group. Just 30 for non-members. 

We have a limited number of places so book by calling: 01752 346530 or email: karen@pm-p.com

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22nd October 2011