In her newly appointed role, Clare Laycock leads Content across linear channels and SVOD, covering Commissioning, Programming and Media Planning at Warner Bros. Discovery in the UK.
Previously, she held a dual role at Discovery UK & Ireland; firstly overseeing the Programme Planning and Consumer Insights team across Discovery’s portfolio of linear channels and non-linear products; and secondly leading on Entertainment and Lifestyle Content Commissioning for the portfolio.
Clare’s recent commissions include the hit franchise Faking It, 90 Day Fiancé UK and Johnny vs Ambert: The US Trial. discovery+ viewers will also soon be able to watch much anticipated reality shows ordered by Clare, including the UK version of Beauty and The Geek and original format Written in The Stars.
During her time at Discovery, Clare led the company’s lifestyle and entertainment channels – free-to-air networks Really, Quest Red, Food Network, and HGTV and pay television channels TLC and ID - to record growth.
Under her leadership, the UK versions of the super-franchise Say Yes to the Dress became must-watch for TLC viewers, along with Curvy Brides Boutique, Vicky Pattison: The Break Up, and many more. On Quest Red, Katie Price: My Crazy Life and The Nolans go Cruising became returning franchises, while top lifestyle talent such as Tom Kerridge, Michel Roux Junior and Sarah Beeny became key faces for Food Network and HGTV.
Clare joined Discovery in 2014 from UKTV where she was General Manager and Channel Head of Really, Home and Good Food. Prior to this, she was Head of Campaigns for BBC Learning and held various roles at Discovery including VP & Channel Director, Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Kids.
