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Louise Bucknole
Disney Channels UK & Ireland
Director of Programming

Louise Bucknole is Director of Programming, Disney Channels UK & Ireland, leading the creation and management of programme and scheduling strategies across the multiplex, on-demand and non-linear platforms, ordering all Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Disney Cinemagic content and shaping the overall editorial output.
Having previously worked as Senior Manager Programme Planning for Disney Channels UK & Ireland, Louise returned to Disney from her former post as Head of Scheduling, BBC Children’s where she oversaw CBBC, CBeebies, the children’s blocks on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer, and prior to that as Channel Editor and Scheduler for CITV.
Louise's Sessions
First Timers Reception (Free Drinks!)
A unique opportunity to mix and mingle with CMC veterans. This special event will be hosted by Disney and is a great chance to meet new people.
Look! No Strings
Top puppeteers from TV, film and theatre explore how they achieve such strong connection with the young audience, and some special puppet guests drop in with opinions of their own.