Discovery Networks International Names Darcy Tomlin Vice President of Programming and Business Operations

April 6, 2009

(Silver Spring, Md.)

Discovery Networks International today announced the appointment of Darcy Tomlin to the position of Vice President of Programming and Business Operations. Tomlin will be based at the company's Silver Spring headquarters and report to Marieclaire Odell, Senior Vice President of Programming and Marketing.

"With over 18 years in the industry, Darcy brings with her a wealth of experience in the international marketplace and a keen understanding of audience needs and programming trends," said Odell.  "I'm delighted that she'll be applying this expertise to Discovery's factual and lifestyle networks around the globe."

In this new role, Tomlin will serve as the primary liaison to bring Discovery's content to its international portfolio of networks, which includes flagship Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and recently launched ID: Investigation Discovery. Working with programming teams throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, she will oversee editorial needs and ensure that Discovery's pipeline of award-winning content reaches its global audience.  In addition, she will manage the operational side of the business, including financial and scheduling systems.

Tomlin joined Discovery Communications in 1997 and has held various positions within the company's Latin American division, based in Miami. Most recently, she served as Director of Programming for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery Civilization, responsible for developing the content and scheduling strategy for Discovery Channel and overseeing the programming team for the other networks. Previous leadership positions include Channel Director and Head of Programming for Discovery Lifestyle Networks and Network Group Director for People + Arts.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 170 countries.  Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery HD, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. Discovery Networks International distributes 19 international brands, reaching 893 million cumulative subscribers with programming available in 35 languages. For more information please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.