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The latest episode of the BBFC Podcast is out now, and this time with a special takeover episode from our brilliant Youth Panel!In episode one of this two-part mini-series, our Youth Panel dives into some classic coming-of-age films through t
Comedian Henning Wehn discusses poll results and new BBFC ratings’ feature in an exclusive podcast takeover episode.
In this episode, our BBFC Youth Panel chat about scary movie moments that frightened them the most when they were young.From Toy Story 3 to Coraline, find out what family films from the noughties kept Gen Z up at night.
In this episode, we speak to Col Needham, the CEO of IMDb, about the origins and evolution of the much-loved Internet Movie Database website, most commonly known as IMDb.
In this episode, we talk about the shifting tone of superhero films and shine a light on the darker side of the Marvel, Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel and DC Comics universes. We'll be discussing recent releases such as The Batman, Morbius an
In this episode, our Compliance Managers alongside special guest Lord Kamlesh Patel, BBFC Vice President, take a deep dive into our latest research findings on racism and discrimination, and talk about the tangible changes we are taking when it
In this episode, we speak to director Prano Bailey-Bond about her debut feature film Censor, its inspiration & the 'video nasties' era.Listeners can find out insider knowledge about Prano and her co-writer Anthony Fletcher’s research visits t
In this episode, we celebrate the return of cinema in England, Scotland & Wales and discuss all the latest family-friendly releases that are coming to the big screen including Cruella, Peter Rabbit 2, Godzilla Vs. Kong and Nomadland.
This International Women's Day we're celebrating all the talented and wonderful women who work at the BBFC. In this podcast, you can learn more about the inner workings of the BBFC and hear all about how women keep the wheels turning - in Compl
In the last episode of 2020, we're joined by our Chief Executive David Austin as we take a look back on a year of film. We talk about some of the biggest releases, streaming platforms and the impact of COVID on the industry.
As part of our Indian cinema and Bollywood takeover week, we've invited the BBC’s Ashanti Omkar FRSA to talk to us all about films that families can watch this Diwali. In the podcast, you can hear about the classification of films such as Pa
Halloween might look a little different for most of us this year - so we're here to help you throw a spook-tacular movie night to celebrate! Our latest podcast is all about horror... at the PG category. We delve into classics, like The Witches,
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, this podcast is all about how we classify WWII films. We talk in detail about films such as Saving Private Ryan & Dunkirk and tell you all about how you can use films to explore the impact of the w
What do Trolls World Tour, Bloodshot and The Invisible Man have in common? They’ve all been released to streaming services early so that you can watch them from the comfort of your own home during lockdown.Want to know more? Listen to this p
To mark our 100th podcast, we have teamed up with film critic, journalist and host of BBC’s Kermode and Mayo's Film Review, Mark Kermode, for a very special episode.So sit back and enjoy an open discussion between Mark and the BBFC’s Head of
Teachers, are you looking forward to your last week of term? Together with our friends at Into Film, we've produced a podcast and some lesson plans with some ideas about how you can watch the beloved festive tale A Christmas Carol with your cla
“The 18 replaced the X in 1982, which in turn absorbed the H which stood for ‘horrific’ in 1951.”In the last episode of our mini series, we look at the history of the 18 category and its key classification issues. From ‘H’ films being restric
“More films are rated 15 today than at any other category.”In 1982 15 replaced the AA category and the category system as we know it today was created. What was different about the AA and why did it change? In the 15 podcast, we discuss exact
“The 12 was introduced, on film only, in 1989 to cover the large gulf between PG and 15.”Gremlins (1984), The Goonies (1985) and Ghostbusters (1984) all have something in common, and it isn’t that they all start with G. All of these films wer
Introduced in 1982, the PG replaced the old A classification that had existed since 1913.”In this episode, join us as we discuss the PG category. Find out why it was established and how best parents and families can navigate PG films. We also
“The U category is the only classification to survive from the inception of the BBFC to now.”In the first of our mini series, we discuss the U category, how it has changed over the years and how we address historically classified U films such
'I'll have what she's having'Rom Coms have given us some of the most memorable lines in cinematic history over the years. Whats your favourite? This podcast, we discuss some of the greats - When Harry Met Sally, Notting Hill and It Happened O
With exam season upon us, we have released a podcast to support students, teachers and parents in the lead up to this years media studies exams.
Wonder Woman. Hermione Granger. Moana. Elsa and Ana. Katnis. Gwen Stacy.What do all these wonderful women have in common? They all feature in our #InternationalWomensDay podcast celebrating women in film! Billie is joined by our Head of Ed
How does classification fit in to the ever changing way in which we consume content? We discussed this, and a number of other topics, with industry experts at the launch of our Classification Guidelines. You can listen to the whole discussion h
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