RNS Number:1254N
UBC Media Group PLC
03 July 2003



                              UBC Media Group plc

                               Holding in Company



The Company was informed on 2 July 2003 that Standard Life Investments had
purchased 6,000,000 ordinary shares on 1 July 2003 and now has a material
interest of 6,000,000 ordinary shares representing 3.88% of the Company's issued
share capital. These shares are registered in the name of Stanlife Nominees
Limited.



The Company was also informed on 3 July 2003 that Universities Superannuation
Scheme Limited had purchased 900,000 shares on 1 July 2003 increasing its
holding to 5,256,356 ordinary shares representing 3.40% of the Company's issued
share capital. These shares are registered as follows:

Beneficial Owner        Registered Owner                 No. of shares

UK Smaller Companies    Chase Nominees Limited (USS)         5,220,052
Hendersons              Chase nominees Limited (USS)            36,304








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