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Smoke Screen
09/10/21 • 3 min
Smoke Screen. Love, bribes, lies and spies in the tobacco industry.
Victoria Hollingsworth tells the true story of corrupt practices behind the scenes at British American Tobacco. We hear from the very people who were caught up in this world as we sink deep into the dirty underbelly of the tobacco industry in South Africa.
BAT say their actions were simply to combat the illicit trade in tobacco products. The UK Serious Fraud Office investigated matters and found there was insufficient evidence for any prosecution.
Our investigation tries to find the truth behind the lies.
A partnership between The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 7: The Needle in the Haystack
Smoke Screen
10/24/21 • 37 min
The investigation continues to explore the FSS and finds evidence that the bribes may have extended beyond South Africa’s borders.
As things began to spiral out of control the government became involved and key players took the blame.
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 9: TBIJ talk to BizNews
Smoke Screen
11/17/21 • 53 min
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and its reporting partners received hundreds of thousands of documents about British American Tobacco and its hired spies – and what they got up to in South Africa and beyond. It's a tale of spies, lies, tobacco and bribes, but how do you go from thousands of leaked documents to a story people would want to listen to? The team that reported out the story and turned it into an acclaimed eight-part podcast talk to BizNews and reveal how they did it.The resulting podcast "Smoke Screen" is A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy. Panelists include:
Victoria Hollingsworth, reporter and podcast host.
Tom Wright, podcast producer
Chrissie Giles, global health editor at TBIJ
Alec Hogg, founder of BizNews
Chair: James Ball, global editor at TBIJ
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Episode 6: Boots on the Ground
Smoke Screen
10/17/21 • 37 min
We come back to the investigation to understand why there is such much to uncover.
The link to the local private security firm seems to hold the key.
Their surveillance techniques led to more allegations and people being held accountable.
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 4: Allegations
Smoke Screen
10/04/21 • 35 min
Whose side were you on?
We continue our investigation into the murky world of the tobacco industry in South Africa.
As it became harder to know who to trust, people’s careers have paid the price.
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 3: Matters of the Heart
Smoke Screen
09/27/21 • 36 min
We met Johann Van Loggerenberg in episode 2, but how did a tax official know so much?
Exploring his relationship with Belinda uncovers how sensitive information could have got into the wrong hands.
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 2: Agent 5332
Smoke Screen
09/20/21 • 32 min
How and why did Belinda end up blowing the whistle on BAT? Only she really knows the answer.
Is she really who she seems? And how was she involved with the state intelligence agency?
As the investigation unfolds, we see her vulnerability, hear her story and meet the different parties involved.
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 1: Room 205
Smoke Screen
09/13/21 • 30 min
They say a leopard doesn’t change its spots. Our investigation starts in 2013, and we meet an attorney called Belinda Walter who is recruited by BAT in London to spy on the tobacco smugglers within South Africa. How is it that an upstanding citizen can get wrapped up in this world? Can a young journalist uncover one of the biggest scandals the South African tobacco industry has seen in decades?
Over the next 8 weeks, we will be exploring allegations that British American Tobacco used a network of spies to help damage its rivals. One of these, Belinda Walter, nearly brought the whole operation crashing down.
BAT denies any wrong doing.
A Novel production for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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Episode 8: Consequences
Smoke Screen
11/01/21 • 39 min
We conclude our investigation by speaking to the people who have been affected by the story.
Hearing the opinions of experts in the field, we understand why this story was so important to share.
BAT denies any wrongdoing and the UK’s Serious Fraud Office concluded there was insufficient evidence for any prosecutions.
But could the British authorities have done more to try to ensure such things couldn’t happen?
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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10/10/21 • 31 min
The search for Belinda begins.
BAT said their actions were simply to combat the illicit trade in tobacco products.
But just how big was this operation?
A Novel Production for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Auddy.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Smoke Screen have?
Smoke Screen currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Smoke Screen cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Smoke Screen?
The episode title 'Episode 9: TBIJ talk to BizNews' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Smoke Screen?
The average episode length on Smoke Screen is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Smoke Screen released?
Episodes of Smoke Screen are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Smoke Screen?
The first episode of Smoke Screen was released on Sep 10, 2021.
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