Six giant multi-national companies dominate the world cigarette industry, making over £1-billion a year profit. Faced with declining markets and increasing Government restrictions in the West, the industry is now penetrating new markets. In the Third World where tobacco is grown, the industry argues that its presence brings great economic benefits to poor countries who would suffer if the World Health Organisation's campaign to restrict its activities were successful.
In a special investigation covering Britain, America and Brazil, reporter Peter Taylor examines the industry's claims and reveals some of the inside secrets of its latest and perhaps final battle for survival.
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