Appointment of New Director

SMG PLC
07 November 2005


Distinguished Programme-Maker and Journalist to Join SMG Board

SMG plc ('SMG') announces today (7 November) that Tim Gardam, the highly
regarded television and radio executive, is to join the company's Board of
Directors as a Non-Executive Director.

Currently Principal of St Anne's College, Oxford, Tim is currently heading the
university working party to establish an Institute for the Study of Journalism
at Oxford.

He was Director of Television and of Programmes at Channel 4 from 1998 to 2003
and Controller of News and Documentaries at Channel Five from 1996 to 1998.  He
was the BBC's Head of Current Affairs for television and radio after serving as
editor of both Panorama and Newsnight and founding the history series,
Timewatch, during his time at the BBC between 1977 and 1996.

He will join the SMG Board on 2 December and will become a member of the
Remuneration Committee.

Commenting on Tim's appointment, Chris Masters, Chairman, said:

'I'm delighted that Tim has agreed to join the Board at SMG.  Our television and
radio businesses are central to our growth strategy and Tim's programme-making
credentials and understanding of the UK television and radio broadcasting sector
will prove invaluable as we continue to develop the Company.'

Tim Gardam said:

'SMG is a fascinating modern media company that is transforming itself to meet
the challenges of the digital age. It contains some of the most powerful brands
in UK media. I look forward to working with the Board to build on its recent
strengths and help to maximise its value to shareholders.'


Further enquiries:

Callum Spreng
Corporate Affairs Director, SMG plc
Tel: [phone]



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