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RNS Number : 3744V DCD Media PLC 09 July 2009

Embargoed: 0700hrs, 9 July 2009

DCD Media plc

("DCD" or the "Group")

DCD Rights Secures International Distribution Rights to Third Party Programmes

DCD Media's international distributor, DCD Rights, has today secured valuable distribution rights to third party television programming, through its private equity backed rights acquisition fund (the "Fund"). Following the Fund's investment in five productions DCD Rights will handle worldwide distribution of the programmes from which it will earn distribution commission.

DCD Rights recently announced the appointment of Pilar Perez as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions who is responsible for sourcing projects which require additional funding through DCD Rights' acquisition fund, in return for the international distribution rights.

David Green, Chief Creative Officer and Acting CEO, DCD Media, said:

"We expect to become increasingly active in the acquisition of quality programmes through the Fund, not only those produced by our own companies, but by third parties, for distribution by DCD Rights. Access to a rolling £10 million fund is potentially very valuable and we intend to capitalise on it."

The five new programmes to be distributed by DCD Rights are:

Land Girls (5 x 45'), a day time series produced by the BBC for broadcast on BBC1, follows the lives, loves, highs and lows of four 'Land Girls' set during WWII.

Breaking The Mould (1 x 90'), also produced by the BBC for broadcast on BBC Four, tells the gripping story of invention, ingenuity and tragedy whilst revealing the story behind the discovery of penicillin and the forgotten people involved. Dominic West stars as the groundbreaking scientist Doctor Florey in this dramatic period piece set against the backdrop of war with themes of love, discovery and ultimately triumph.

A Model Daughter (1 x 90'), produced by Screentime PTY for Network 10 Australia, tells the true story of Caroline Byrne. Beautiful 24 year old model Caroline Byrne was pushed to her death off 'The Gap' by her boyfriend Gordon Wood. This is the gripping story of the events that led to her death and the story of a father's quest to find the truth.

Half Ton Teen (3 x 60'), produced by Megalomedia for TLC in the US and Channel 4 in the UK, tells the emotional story of 19 year-old Billy Robbins who at 800lbs is the world's heaviest teenager. This film investigates the complex and disturbing relationship between Billy and his mother, feeder and victim, and attempts to understand the dangers of a parent's all-consuming love whilst following Billy as he attempts to lose an incredible amount of weight, regaining his mobility and ultimately his independence.

CollegeHumor (6 x 30'), produced by MTV Networks and broadcast on MTV in the US, is an adult entertainment series about what happens when young people have too much freedom. CollegeHumor is an offbeat comedy based in the workplace.

Enquiries:

David Green

Chief Creative Officer and Acting CEO DCD Media plc

Tel. 020 7297 8000

Ben Simons M: Communications Tel. 020 7153 1540

Tom Price or Jeremy Ellis

Evolution Securities

Tel. 020 7071 4300

About DCD Media:

DCD Media plc is one of the UK's 'super-indies', a large group of production and distribution companies specialising in factual, entertainment, drama, music and arts programming for TV, DVD and new media markets. DCD Media comprises a number of high profile content producers - Box TV, a drama specialist; music and staged event specialist Done and Dusted; factual and lifestyle producer Prospect Pictures; primetime factual entertainment, reality, formats and documentaries producer September Films; documentary specialist West Park Pictures, recently established Scottish production company, Matchlight, a joint venture with some of Scotland's leading programme makers; and West Park West, a new Dublin-based producer and developer of documentaries and factual programming.

The group also comprises international distributor DCD Rights, the international video download site and DVD label Digital Classics; and publishing and merchandising division DCD Publishing. For further details see www.dcdmedia.co.uk

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RNS Number : 4537U DCD Media PLC 25 June 2009

Embargoed: 0700hrs, 25 June 2009

DCD Media plc

("DCD" or the "Company")

DCD Wins Multiple US TV Commissions

DCD Media plc has won a raft of commissions from US Cable TV Network TLC to produce four exclusive one-off human interest documentaries. The shows, to be produced by DCD-owned September Films, are:

650 lb Virgin (1x60') follows the incredible transformation of thirty-one year old David Smith from Phoenix Arizona as he goes from a morbidly obese loner to a healthy, happy fitness instructor, losing more than 400 pounds in weight. To do this without the use of gastric bypass surgery is almost unheard of and, having achieved the seemingly impossible, David is now hoping to make up for lost time by finding himself a girlfriend for the first time in his life.

Child Frozen In Time (1x60') explores the unique case of Brooke Greenberg who, at sixteen, resembles a seven month old infant. She has not grown or aged for eleven years. Brooke's condition is so rare that doctors simply call it 'Syndrome X', and believe that if they can find the cause they may discover the secret of ageing.

Conjoined Twins: Sister Bond (1x60') tells the remarkable story of American twins Kendra and Maliyah who, born joined at the abdomen and pelvis, were successfully separated in a surgical procedure of almost unimaginable complexity. This uplifting film follows the medical journey and the family before, during and after this life-changing and groundbreaking operation, in fact the first medical intervention of its kind.

Marlie's New Face: Four Years On (1x60') - follows Marlie Casseus, the little girl from Haiti, whose heart-rending story went around the world. A hideous 16-pound growth was closing her throat and slowly killing her. Four years later Marlie is now a teenager with a new face. The revolutionary operations, which continue today, have given her back her life, and throughout this time, a courageous and inspirational Marlie has never forgotten how to laugh, and how to dance.

David Green, Chief Creative Officer and Acting CEO, DCD Media, said:

"DCD-owned September Films' outstanding reputation in the field of human interest documentaries has spread well beyond the UK, and was recently confirmed by top rating performances on major US networks. Growing our output in the North American TV markets is a key, and profitable, element of our diversification strategy and these multiple commissions further our push Stateside."

650 lb Virgin and Child Frozen In Time are being distributed by international sales company DCD Rights.

Enquiries:

David Green

Chief Creative Officer and Acting CEO DCD Media plc

Tel. 020 7297 8000

Ben Simons

M: Communications

Tel. 020 7153 1540

Tom Price or Jeremy Ellis

Evolution Securities

Tel. 020 7071 4300

Notes to Editors:

China's Elephant Man was the highest rated documentary of 2009 on National Geographic and the second highest rated documentary on C4 in 2008 (UK title: I Am The Elephant Man)

The Pregnant Man was the highest rated documentary on Discovery Health US in 2008.

About DCD Media:

DCD Media plc is one of the UK's 'super-indies', a large group of production and distribution companies specialising in factual, entertainment, drama, music and arts programming for TV, DVD and new media markets. DCD Media comprises a number of high profile content producers - Box TV, a drama specialist; music and staged event specialist Done and Dusted; factual and lifestyle producer Prospect Pictures; primetime factual entertainment, reality, formats and documentaries producer September Films; documentary specialist West Park Pictures, recently established Scottish production company, Matchlight, a joint venture with some of Scotland's leading programme makers; and West Park West, a new Dublin-based producer and developer of documentaries and factual programming.

The group also comprises international distributor DCD Rights, the international video download site and DVD label Digital Classics; and publishing and merchandising division DCD Publishing. For further details see www.dcdmedia.co.uk

About September Films, a division of DCD Media

DCD-owned September Films is a leading UK independent television and film production company with offices in London and Los Angeles. It was founded in 1992 by feature film director David Green, who devised the groundbreaking Hollywood Women series that launched the company, and September's current flagship show Bridezillas. Having produced over 1,000 hours of primetime television during the last 16 years, September is an established specialist in factual entertainment, documentaries and features, reality programming and entertainment formats on both sides of the Atlantic. Programming for September Films is distributed by DCD Rights. For further details see www.septemberfilms.com

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RNS Number : 8318T DCD Media PLC 12 June 2009

TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:
DCD Media plc
2. Reason for the notification (please state Yes/No): ( )
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( )
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to
which voting rights are attached: ( )
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( )
Other (please specify): ( Yes )
Inclusion of convertible bonds acquired prior to the rule change
3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation:
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.):

5. Date of the transaction (and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached if different):
1 June 2009
6. Date on which issuer notified:
3 June 2009
7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached:
46%
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares:
Class/type of shares if Situation previous to the Triggering transaction

possible using the ISIN CODE
Number of shares Number of voting Rights

Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (vii)

Class/type of shares if Number of shares Number of voting rights % of voting rights

possible using the ISIN CODE
Direct Direct (x) Indirect (xi) Direct Indirect
GB00B236PC52 0 0 0 0% 0%

B: Qualifying Financial Instruments

Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Type of financial instrument Expiration Date Exercise/Conversion Number of voting % of voting rights
Period rights that may be
acquired if the
instrument is
exercised/
converted.

C: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to Qualifying Financial Instruments

Resulting situation after the triggering transaction (xii)
Type of financial instrument Exercise price Expiration date Exercise/Conversion Number of voting % of voting rights
Period rights instrument
refers to
Nominal Delta
Convertible bond 28p 07/08/12 06/08/12 8,928,572 46.30%

Convertible bond
28p 31/12/09 01/06/09 - 30/12/09 15,832,650

Total (A+B+C) Number of voting rights % of voting rights
24,761,222 46.30%

9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are
effectively held, if applicable:
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC: 24,761,222 (46.30%)

Proxy Voting:

10. Name of the proxy holder:

11. Number of voting rights proxy holder will cease to hold:

12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to hold voting rights:

13. Additional information:

14. Contact name:
Michael Kirwan
15. Contact number:

A: Identity of the persons or legal entity subject to the notification obligation

Full name:

Highbridge Capital Management, LLC

Contact address 9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone number:

001 212 287 4900

Other useful information (at least legal representative for legal persons):

N/A

B: Identity of the notifier, if applicable

Full name:

Michael Kirwan

Contact address:

JP Morgan Chase, 13th Floor, 125 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5AJ

Phone number & email:

020 7325 1413

michael.d.kirwan@jpmorgan.com

Other useful information (e.g. functional relationship with the person or legal entity subject to the notification obligation)

N/A

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RNS Number : 7029T DCD Media PLC 11 June 2009

Embargoed: 0700hrs, 11 June 2009

DCD Media plc

("DCD" or the "Company)

DCD Commissioned to Produce Richard Hammond's Blast Lab - Season Two

DCD Media, the independent TV production and distribution group, is delighted to announce that CBBC has commissioned a second season of Richard Hammond's Blast Lab following the huge ratings success of season one.

DCD-owned September Films will produce 26x30' episodes of the popular science-based game show, bringing the format to a total of 52 episodes, providing DCD's international distributor, DCD Rights, with a valuable package for international distribution. DCD's in-house publisher, DCD Publishing, will handle book publishing, merchandising and licensing of ancillary rights. September Films will also produce a special spin-off series (20x5') featuring cuts-downs of the popular location based stunts from the show.

A co-production between September Films and Richard Hammond's Hamster's Wheel Productions, the series has performed phenomenally well for the BBC, establishing itself as the corporation's No 1 children's factual entertainment show, peaking with a 23.3% audience share with 6-12-year-old viewers. Richard Hammond is a high profile celebrity in the UK and is well-known internationally thanks to the popular BBC2 show Top Gear, which has been watched by over 350 million viewers worldwide.

David Green, Chief Creative Officer and Acting CEO of DCD said:

"This re-commission is excellent news. Aside from its commission financial value a property of this nature, with 52 episodes, and every possibility of more, has extensive international distribution, merchandising and publishing appeal. The benefits of our vertically integrated model, enabling us to handle all these rights, should really show."

Richard Hammond, commented:

"It's been a dream come true: We set out to make a programme bringing science to life for children and it has worked. I think Blast Lab has the potential to be a truly global hit."

Enquiries:

David Green

Chief Creative Officer and Acting CEO DCD Media plc

Tel. 020 7297 8000 Ben Simons

M: Communications

Tel. 020 7153 1540

Tom Price or Jeremy Ellis

Evolution Securities

Tel. 020 7071 4300

Notes to Editors:

About DCD Media plc

DCD Media plc is one of the UK's 'super-indies', a large group of production and distribution companies specialising in factual, entertainment, drama, music and arts programming for TV, DVD and new media markets. DCD Media comprises a number of high profile content producers - Box TV, a drama specialist; music and staged event specialist Done and Dusted; factual and lifestyle producer Prospect Pictures; primetime factual entertainment, reality, formats and documentaries producer September Films; documentary specialist West Park Pictures, recently established Scottish production company, Matchlight, a joint venture with some of Scotland's leading programme makers and West Park West, a new Dublin-based producer and developer of documentaries and factual programming.

The group also comprises international distributor DCD Rights, the international video download site and DVD label Digital Classics, and publishing division DCD Publishing. For further details see www.dcdmedia.co.uk

This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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