Director Shareholding

British American Tobacco PLC
19 December 2003


DIRECTORS' INTERESTS

The Company was notified on 19 December 2003 that on 19 December 2003 Mr
Monteiro de Castro, a Director of British American Tobacco p.l.c., disposed of
140,000 British American Tobacco p.l.c. shares (the "Shares") for nil
consideration to his two adult daughters.  In addition, Mr Monteiro de Castro
transferred 70,000 Shares for nil consideration to his spouse.

Following these transactions, Mr Monteiro de Castro has a total beneficial and
family interest in 192,550 Shares (including 70,414 Deferred Shares).


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