Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
20 January 2004


Tesco PLC


DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDINGS


The Company was informed on 19 January 2004 that, the following Director
purchased Ordinary shares of 5p each in the Company at a price of 246.5p on 15
January 2004.


Director          No of Shares

Dr H Einsmann     40,650



Enquiries:     M J Field

              Tesco PLC

              Tel: [phone]



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