McGowan continued in journalism and broadcasting. She was a board member of London's Capital Radio when it was launched in 1973. In the late 1980s she worked for the BBC's Newsroom South East, specialising in entertainment.
McGowan continued her career in journalism and broadcasting. She played a role in launching Capital Radio in London in 1973, and subsequently worked for the BBC's Newsroom South East, specializing in the entertainment field.