Celebrating the phenomenal trailblazers who work in Television during International Women’s Week!

Meet the Speakers

Kit Morey

Kit began their role as a Commissioning Editor for Channel 5 in March 2019 and is responsible for commissioning fresh, exciting content in the Popular Factual space that reflects the Channel 5 brand whilst capturing viewers and creating returnable formats.

Since joining Channel 5, they have commissioned over 200 hours of prime time shows which include over a dozen new Talent led series such as Barts: Our Hospital Through Time with Prof. Alice Robert, Wonders of The Human Body with Micheal Moseley, Motorhoming with Merton & Webster, Lost Dogs with Clare Balding, Tom Read-Wilson’s Grand Tour, Ben Fogle’s Make a New Life in The Country, Britain by Book with Gyles Brandreth, The Dog Hospital with Graeme Hall and Sally Lindsay’s Posh Sleepover.

Before beginning the role at Channel 5, Morey was at Spun Gold as the Executive Producer on ITV’s Real Full Monty and prior to that, was Head of Popular Factual at Rise Films where they developed Channel 4’s prime time social experience series, Meat The family. They’ve also held Executive Producer roles at Betty, Shine, Lambent and Twenty Twenty overseeing brands such as Channel 4 prime time series One Born Every Minute, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners and the first series of First Dates. Morey also series produced Famous, Rich and Jobless, Babies in the Office and Would Like to Meet for BBC3, BBC1 and BBC2.

VP, Commissioning Editor - Channel 5 & Paramount +

Judi Love

Judi is a solid fan favourite and a stand-out performer on comedy circuits across the UK. Judi is loved for her brilliant, totally engaging brand of stand-up comedy. Judi uses every day, relatable situations that resonate with people from all walks of life. Judi is also the producer of many hilarious international viral comedy sketches.

Judi is a regular Loose Women panellist. Her other TV appearances include multiple appearances on This Morning, Comedy Central Drunk History, Pranksterz, 8 out of 10 Cats, Big Narstie Show, Would I Lie to you and the unforgettable Last One Laughing.

Judi and her loose Women colleagues broke barriers with the first all-black panel. This episode went on to win an RTS Award for Daytime Programme.

Judi’s acting achievements include; Riches, Nougats & Crosses and She’s the One.

Judi is the first black female comedian to sell out the London Palladium. Last year, Judi received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of East London in recognition of immense contribution in comedy, broadcasting and advocacy for underrepresented voices.

Judi is also the Creator & Producer of her own YouTube series ‘Our Table’

Her new tour ‘All About the Love’ will commence early 2026.

British Stand-up Comedian, Actress & TV Personality

Camilla Lewis founded Curve Media in 2014 with Rob. Camilla has spent her career creating high-quality, entertaining programming for the world’s best broadcasters. She has created and overseen some of the best-known brands on British television including Four Rooms, Great British Railway Journeys, Escape to the Country and Grand Designs.

Camilla began her career producing BBC factual and current affairs strands including Watchdog. She was Deputy Editor of Tomorrow’s World before being appointed Head of Factual at CBBC, where she commissioned and executive produced all factual programming winning RTS and BAFTA’s. In 2003, she became an Executive Producer in the BBC’s specialist factual department, responsible for high profile, critically acclaimed output including, Trauma and Should I Worry About…? She then joined talkbackTHAMES / FremantleMedia as Head of Factual Features overseeing some of the UK’s highest rating formats.

CEO, Curve Media 

Camilla Lewis

Ria Hebden is a powerhouse television presenter, award-nominated entrepreneur, and fearless champion for diversity in the media. She is the Founder and CEO of Wonder Women an influential network elevating underrepresented women in TV and the Creative Industries - and founder of the production company Carpe Diem Media Productions. Her mission? To tell bold, diverse stories that spark change and inspire the next generation.

Her on-screen career spans the world’s most influential platforms, from BBC One and ITV, to Good Morning America, reporting on defining moments including the King’s Coronation. She has hosted BAFTA Film Awards red carpet coverage for BritBox International and exclusively interviewed global icons including; Jennifer Aniston, Harrison Ford, Idris Elba and Sigourney Weaver. Beyond broadcasting, Ria is a magnetic host and moderator for film premieres, awards shows, and global media events—working with major players such as Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Disney, the Production Guild of Great Britain, Netflix, Prime Video Pathway and CNBC.

Wonder Women Founder & Host

Ria Hebden