Director Shareholding

British American Tobacco PLC
26 May 2004



DIRECTORS' INTERESTS


The Company was notified on 26 May 2004 that on 26 May 2004 Mr Monteiro de
Castro, a Director of British American Tobacco p.l.c. sold 25,824 British
American Tobacco p.l.c. shares (the "Shares") at a price of 800.0406p per Share.

Following this transaction, Mr Monteiro de Castro has a total beneficial and
family interest in 249,240 Shares (including 69,850 Deferred Shares).



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