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Game Of Thrones broadcaster Sky brushed aside economic uncertainty surrounding the Brexit vote to drive up revenues and profits.

The firm lifted operating profits 12% to £1.6 billion in the full year to June 30, while revenues climbed 7% to £11.9bn.

The financial boost resulted from the addition of 445,000 new customers, including 93,000 in the fourth quarter.

In total, the company bolstered customer numbers to 808,000 across the group to 21.8 million.

More than six million people watched each episode of Game Of Thrones, featuring Fife actor Clive Russell as Blackfish.