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How do films avoid the smoking ban?

Question

Smoking has been banned in public places since 2007 in the UK. How do they get around that ban in films and theatres, which are obviously inside?
Gavin, Enfield

Answer

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Name: Diane, Wandsworth
Qualification: Work in TV and film
Answer: It’s not allowed, so production companies use herbal cigarettes which aren’t banned.

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