BBFC Podcast

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The BBFC is independent and not-for-profit, and we’re here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them.

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Episodes

BBFC Podcast Episode 13 : From The Archive

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we delve into the BBFC's Archive of film files.

Jul 26, 2013•30 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 12 - 100 years of Bollywood & rating 'real life'

In this episode of the BBFC podcast James Blatch marks the 100th anniversary of Bollywood and discusses how the BBFC classify films that are based on real life events.

May 03, 2013•32 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 11 - The Guidelines

In Episode 11 of the BBFC podcast we discuss the Review of the BBFC Classification Guidelines

Mar 07, 2013•29 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 10 - Beyond Age Ratings

In episode 10 of the BBFC podcast we look beyond age ratings to the wider issues of film piracy and accessing film content online.

Jan 30, 2013•25 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 9 - Imitable Techniques

Due to the nature of this podcast, it is not recommended for listeners under 15. In this episode of the BBFC podcast we close 2012 with a discussion about imitable techniques and how we classify scenes of behaviour that could be dangerous if copied. We also speak to David Austin, Assistant Director, Policy & Public Affairs, about the findings of the BBFC's research into depictions of sexual and sadistic violence in films and what this means when the BBFC is age rating films.

Dec 14, 2012•39 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 8 - James Bond

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we mark the 50th anniversary of James Bond by delving into the files of some of the Bond films submitted to the BBFC over the years. We also speak to Reg Bailey, Chief Executive of the Mother’s Union, about the findings and recommendations in his report Letting Children be Children, and how these are being put into action.

Oct 26, 2012•38 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 7 - Rating Films 15

This episode of the BBFC podcast discusses the 15 age rating and how content awarded a 15 differs from that at 12A and 18. We also speak to the Industry Trust for IP Awareness, the UK film, TV and video industryʼs pro-copyright consumer education body, established to tackle the growing issue of copyright infringement in the UK. Their website FindAnyFilm.com is one of the UK’s leading websites for film fans looking to watch, buy, download, stream or rent legitimate film, TV and video.

Sep 14, 2012•35 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 6 - Family Films

This episode of the BBFC podcast discusses how the BBFC classify children’s films, taking into account how imitable techniques, language and the context of a film can influence the classification. This episode also asks BBFC Director David Cooke to talk about the main issues raised in the BBFC’s latest Annual Report and there’s the chance to win BBFC centenary prizes. All entries to the competition must be emailed to podcast@bbfc.co.uk by Friday 24 August.

Jul 31, 2012•43 min

BBFC Podcast Episode 5 - Sexual Violence

Listen to episode 5 of the BBFC podcast where we discuss games classification, classifying films for video on demand and classifying scenes of sexual violence in films. Due to the theme of sexual violence, we do not recommend this episode to listeners under the age of 15.

Jul 31, 2012•36 min

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