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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

July 30, 2003

Commission File Number: 000-30684



BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

90 Milton Park
Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX1 4RY
England
(Address of principal executive offices)



        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ý          Form 40-F o

        Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

        Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

        Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o          No ý

        If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-            .




        On July 30, 2003, Bookham Technology plc issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 29, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

Exhibits
   
99.1   Press Release issued on July 30, 2003.

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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.

    BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC

Date: July 30, 2003

 

By:

/s/  
GIORGIO ANANIA      
      Name: Giorgio Anania
Title:
Chief Executive Officer and President

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BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number

  Description
  Page
99.1   Press Release issued on July 30, 2003.   2



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SIGNATURES
INDEX TO EXHIBITS