Yes, Prime Minister
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The Smoke Screen
Season 1 - Episode 3
 
 
The Smoke Screen
A radical plan to deter people from smoking by raising taxes leaves Sir Humphrey fuming. He calls in the tobacco lobby to ensure there's no smoke without fire.
 
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Aired On: Thursday 23rd of January 1986 on BBC Two
 
Written by: TBA
 
Directed by: TBA
 
Starring: Bill Wallis as Leslie Potts - Minister for Sport
Brian Hawksley as Gerald - Chairman British Tobacco Group
Clive Merrison as Dr. Peter Thorn -Minister of State at the DHSS
John Barron as Sir Ian Whitworth - DHSS Secretary
 
 
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