Sky delay 'Boardwalk Empire'?

If this article about Boardwalk Empire in The Independent is to be believed, it appears Sky aren't planning to show HBO's new period gangster series until 2011. My guess is they're going to try and boost subsciptions to Sky Movies by premiering Boardwalk Empire on Sky Premiere, rather than Sky1, as they did The Pacific earlier this year. I wouldn't be surprised if Boardwalk likewise debuts on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, too. But while that's all speculation on my part, it seems likely British fans will be waiting months for Sky to air this highly-anticipated HBO series. If this is indicative of Sky's exclusive HBO deal, it's a disappointing first step. I certainly won't be waiting...