JOINT FILING STATEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of this Schedule
13D (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Ordinary
Shares, par value 10 pence per share and Limited Voting Shares, par value 10
pence per share, of Telewest Communications plc, and further agree to the filing
of this Agreement as an exhibit thereto. In addition, each party to this
Agreement expressly authorizes each other party to this Agreement to file on its
behalf any and all amendments to this Schedule 13D.
Dated: July 17, 2000
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert A. Eshelman
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Name: Robert A. Eshelman
Title: General Counsel,
Finance and Operations;
Assistant Secretary
MICROSOFT UK CABLE, INC.
By: /s/ Robert A. Eshelman
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Name: Robert A. Eshelman
Title: Secretary
MICROSOFT CABLE PARTNERSHIP
HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Robert A. Eshelman
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Name: Robert A. Eshelman
Title: Secretary
