Director Shareholding

British American Tobacco PLC
26 March 2002

DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDINGS

The Company was notified on 26 March 2002 by the trustee of the British American
Tobacco Partnership Share Scheme (the "Scheme") that on 26 March 2002 the
following directors had purchased ordinary shares of 25p each in British
American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Shares) by way of the Scheme at a price of 685p
per Share.

The number of Shares purchased by each Director, together with their interests
following the transaction, are as follows:

Director            British American        Total Beneficial Interest
                    Tobacco Shares          Following this
                    Purchased               Notification

P N Adams              18                   142,662 (including
                                             93,644 Deferred Shares)

M F Broughton          18                   565,271 (including
                                            201,048 Deferred Shares)

P A Rayner             19                    44,039 (including
                                             43,981 Deferred Shares)


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