BBFC Podcast

Nov 14 2024 125 ep. 22 mins 1.1k
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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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Episode 123: What you need to know about Gladiator II

Nov 14 2024 14 mins  
Ridley Scott's epic return to ancient Rome is in cinemas now! Starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen, we rated Gladiator II 15 for strong bloody violence, injury detail. In this episode, sit down with Tash as she chats to BBFC Compliance Manager Chris to find out everything you need to know about the film before you head to the cinema. Plus, hear a

BBFC Podcast Episode 122: Halloween Special

Oct 30 2024 29 mins  
In the latest episode of the BBFC Podcast, sit down with Matt and Tash as they talk through the latest Halloween horrors out in cinemas, as well as some classic scary movies from family-friendly Goosebumps to gruesome horrors such as The Exorcist. Can Matt convince scaredy-cat Tash to watch a film or two?

BBFC Podcast Episode 121: What you need to know about Venom: The Last Dance

Oct 24 2024 5 mins  
Venom and Eddie Brock return this autumn in Venom: The Last Dance. Before you head to the cinema, you can find out everything you need to know about the film, and who it’s suitable for, in this bitesize episode.

BBFC Podcast Episode 120: In Conversation With Kelly McMahon, Motion Pictures Association

Oct 16 2024 58 mins  
In the latest episode of the BBFC Podcast, BBFC CEO David Austin sits down with his American counterpart, Kelly Mahon, at the Motion Picture Association. Kelly is the Executive Vice President and Chair of the Classification and Rating Administration for the Motion Picture Association, or MPA for short. The MPA is an American trade association that advocates for the film, televisio

Episode 119: What you need to know about Joker: Folie à Deux

Oct 02 2024 5 mins  
Wondering whether this crime drama sequel is suitable for older teens? Find out what to expect before you head to the cinema, including a break down of the age rating for Joker: Folie à Deux alongside our content advice and the key issues in the film.

BBFC Podcast Episode 118: Classifying sex on screen with Rowan Pelling

Sep 06 2024 62 mins  
Ever wondered how the BBFC classifies sex on screen? What's acceptable, what's not, and how do we decide? In this episode, Senior Compliance and Education Officer Wallis is joined by the BBFC's Chief Executive, David Austin. Very special guest, Rowan Pelling, editor of Perspective and writer for the Daily Telegraph, Independent and former editor of The Erotic Review and Amorist al

BBFC Podcast episode 117 - An intro to classifying horror films

Aug 30 2024 17 mins  
In the latest episode of the BBFC podcast, join two of our team members as they discuss the process of reclassifying classic horror films against our current Classification Guidelines. Also, hear what it takes for a horror movie to be classified 18 in 2024!

BBFC Podcast episode 116 - Our new Classification Guidelines. Shaped by you.

May 01 2024 24 mins  
Hear directly from two members of our Compliance team, Chris and Wallis, as they chat about how we undertook our biggest research project to date. In this special episode, the pair dive into how our research findings have directly shaped our new guidelines, with key discussion areas including violence, sex, drugs, and language, alongside an overview of what these changes mean for

BBFC Youth Panel Takeover - Episode Two

Apr 26 2024 39 mins  
A brand new episode of the BBFC Podcast is out today and it is another special Youth Panel takeover! In the final episode of our two-part mini-series, our Youth Panel explore some classic coming-of-age films that shaped their growing up experience. Some of these include Billy Elliot, She's the Man, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and more.

BBFC Youth Panel Takeover - Episode One

Apr 11 2024 53 mins  
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 the decades, and how they feel about them now. We're talking Mean Girls, Ferris Buller's Day Off, Grease, Clueless and more.