FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

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

July 28, 2004

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

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On July 28, 2004, Bookham Technology plc issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibits

99.1	Press Release dated July 28, 2004.

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 28, 2004	By:	/s/ Giorgio Anania
			Name: Giorgio Anania
			Title: Chief Executive Officer

BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated July 28, 2004.