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[UK, UK-Wales] BBC admits Casualty smoking storyline did not have to be dropped

The BBC has been forced into a U-turn over claims that it had to axe a storyline in Casualty because of Wales’s anti-smoking laws.
The Guardian (uk)
added Jan 26, 2013 06:45
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[UK-Scotland, UK-Wales] HEMLEY: Thank You For Not Smoking (on film and TV sets)

I think it’s a shame at a time the BBC has decided to make Cardiff a drama hub – a centre of excellence – that something such as filming an actor smoking in character is putting its own productions at risk
The Stage Newspaper Limited (uk)
added Jan 24, 2013 20:23
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[UK-Wales] BBC Wales withdraws claim Casualty scene was pulled due to smoking ban

In a statement last night, the corporation admitted the production team “found an alternative way of shooting the relevant scene”. The BBC made the claim in evidence to a National Assembly sub committee on smoking regulations.
WalesOnline (uk)
added Jan 24, 2013 19:46
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[UK, UK-Wales] Casualty anti-smoking storyline axed due to Welsh anti-smoking laws

A storyline in TV drama Casualty warning about the dangers of smoking had to be binned - because of Wales's anti-smoking laws.
The Independent (uk)
added Jan 23, 2013 05:19
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[UK, UK-Wales] 'Casualty' storyline axed due to Welsh anti-smoking laws

As a result of the stringent enforcement of this law in Wales, Casualty - which is filmed in Cardiff - had been forced to abandon the upcoming plotline. Clare Hudson, head of productions at BBC Wales, made the revelation while addressing the Welsh nation
Digital Spy (uk)
added Jan 23, 2013 02:27
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[UK, UK-Wales] Calls to change Wales smoking ban for TV drama

CALLS were made today for the Wales smoking ban to be amended so actors can smoke in productions. An Assembly committee heard that the no-smoking rule in Wales has meant that filming for BBC dramas has occasionally had to be moved to England where an ex
Campaign Series (uk)
added Jan 22, 2013 22:23
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[UK, UK-Wales] BBC says smoking ban could force dramas out of Wales

BBC Wales has warned it may have to film prestigious dramas in England unless the smoking ban is relaxed. However, campaigners are strongly opposed to calls from the film and TV industry to change the law.
BBC Online
added Jan 22, 2013 12:35
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[UK-Wales] Hospital chiefs step up the battle to stub out smoking

COLOURFUL graffiti art has been placed on pavements around hospital grounds this week in a bid to encourage people to quit smoking.
North Wales Weekly News (uk)
added Jan 17, 2013 15:15
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[UK-Wales] Quit smoking service launched for children as young as 11

The Filter, an advice and support service, is being launched by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) in Wales in a bid to reduce the 14,500 young people aged between 11 and 15 who take up smoking every year.
WalesOnline (uk)
added Jan 10, 2013 08:23
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[UK-Wales] Shisha tobacco sold to under-18s, BBC X-Ray investigation finds

Welsh businesses are selling harmful shisha tobacco to under-18s, a BBC Wales investigation has revealed. The team from the X-Ray programme found…
BBC Online
added Dec 10, 2012 11:59
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