Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
03 February 2004


Tesco PLC


DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDINGS


The Company was informed that Mr J A Gardiner has today purchased 41,015
Ordinary shares of 5p each in the Company at a price of 241.75p in the name of
Mrs C Gardiner.


Enquiries:     M J Field

               Tesco PLC

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