Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8, File Numbers 33-30994 and 333-88030), pertaining to the Belo Savings Plan of our report dated May 14, 2004, with respect to the financial statements and schedules of the Belo Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP                    

Dallas, Texas
June 24, 2004

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