Cigars the stars

Cigar smoking in the United Kingdom had its profile raised unexpectedly at the beginning of the year – but not necessarily for the good.

Ironically, while politicians in Westminster were discussing the impending smoking ban, British Member of Parliament George Galloway was merrily puffing away on some large cigars in front of television cameras.

The Bethnal Green and Bow MP courted some controversy for appearing on the Channel 4 reality television programme, Celebrity Big Brother, but he may have brought the sight of cigar smoking more into the public’s conscience at a very appropriate time.

Rules governing product placement in the Big Brother house have made it hard to find out what Mr Galloway has been smoking, but it appears he enjoys Montecristo No.2s and Cohibas.

Unfortunately for Mr Galloway, he was voted out of the house by the general public with one of the highest negative tallies in the programme’s history.

Section : News

Page number : 5

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006.

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	Cigars the stars Cigar smoking in the United Kingdom had its profile raised unexpectedly at the beginning of the year – but not necessarily for the good. Ironically, while politicians in Westminster were discussing the impending smoking ban, British Member of Parliament George Galloway was merrily puffing away on some large cigars in front of television cameras. The Bethnal Green and Bow MP courted some controversy for appearing on the Channel 4 reality television programme, Celebrity Big Brother, but he may have brought the sight of cigar smoking more into the public’s conscience at a very appropriate time. Rules governing product placement in the Big Brother house have made it hard to find out what Mr Galloway has been smoking, but it appears he enjoys Montecristo No.2s and Cohibas. Unfortunately for Mr Galloway, he was voted out of the house by the general public with one of the highest negative tallies in the programme’s history. By Section : News Page number : 5 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 59 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2010. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.