FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2008
31 October 2008
BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING GROUP PLC
(Name of Registrant)
Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5QD England
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by
furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing
the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes No X
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not Applicable
This report is incorporated by reference in the prospectus contained
in
Registration Statements on Form F-3 (SEC File No.333-08246) and Form F-3/S-3
(SEC File No.333-106837) filed by the Registrant under the Securities Act
of 1933.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
1 Press release of British
Sky Broadcasting Group plc announcing 6-K Accounting Release released
on 31 October 2008
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Consolidated Income Statement for the three months ended 30 September 2008 |
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Notes |
2008/09 |
2007/08 |
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Revenue |
1 |
1,249 |
1,185 |
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Operating expense |
2 |
(1,070) |
(1,042) |
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Operating profit |
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179 |
143 |
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Share of results from joint ventures and associates |
4 |
3 |
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Investment income |
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19 |
15 |
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Finance costs |
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(49) |
(40) |
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Impairment of available-for-sale |
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(24) |
- |
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Profit before tax |
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129 |
121 |
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Taxation |
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(56) |
(37) |
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Profit for the period |
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73 |
84 |
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Earnings per share from profit for the period (in pence) |
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Basic |
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4.2 |
4.8 |
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Basic and diluted |
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4.2 |
4.8 |
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Notes: |
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1. Revenue |
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2008/09 |
2007/08 |
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Retail Subscription |
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972 |
898 |
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Wholesale Subscription |
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43 |
43 |
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Advertising |
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68 |
78 |
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Sky Bet |
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11 |
11 |
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Installation, Hardware and Service |
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61 |
73 |
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Other |
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94 |
82 |
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1,249 |
1,185 |
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2. Operating expense |
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2008/09 |
2007/08 |
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Programming |
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406 |
403 |
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Transmission and related functions |
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168 |
120 |
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Marketing |
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208 |
196 |
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Subscriber management |
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155 |
186 |
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Administration |
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133 |
137 |
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1,070 |
1,042 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING GROUP PLC
Date: 31 October
2008 By:
/s/ Dave Gormley
Dave Gormley
Company Secretary