BBFC Podcast

In this episode we discuss two 15 rated coming of age films, Boyhood (2014) and Lady Bird (2017)

In this episode we discuss age rating sex references at the 15 category in episodes of She's Gotta Have It (2017-present) and Girls (2012-2017)

In this episode of our podcast we discuss threat at the lower classification level referencing adventure feature films BFG (2016) and Paddington (2014), both classified at PG.

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we compare the classification of violence at the higher categories of 15 and 18 in both the US fantasy series' Preacher (2017-present) and Supernatural (2005-present).

In this episode we talk about the classification of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the spin-off series Angel.

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we talk about Get Out and It Follows.

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we speak about depictions of drugs in Breaking Bad and other TV shows.

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we look at spike Lee's do the Right thing.

In this episode we discuss classifying difficult themes in films, in particular the theme of school shootings, as explored in the film We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011).

In this episode we discuss the classification history of the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams.

In this episode we're joined by the BBFC's Head of Education to discuss classifying films that contain parenting, childhood and responsibility themes, focusing on To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)(PG) and Wild Bill (2012)(15).

In this episode we discuss age rating Doctor Who and in particular why some episodes are rated PG while others are more suitable at the 12 rating.

WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers and some graphic language. In this episode we discuss age rating episodes of the TV and DVD/Blu-ray series Game of Thrones, focusing on scenes of violence in three different episodes.

In this episode, BBFC Head of Education Lucy Brett, talks about age rating films containing jump moments, including The Babadook (15), The Woman In Black (12A) and Goosebumps (PG).

In this episode we're joined by BBFC Chief Executive David Austin to discuss age rating Suicide Squad plus some other recent Marvel and DC Comics films.

In this podcast we continue our discussion about age ratings for classic animated films and their remakes. Part 2 focuses on Pete's Dragon (1977) its 2016 remake, plus Sleeping Beauty (1959) and the the 2014 film spin-off film Maleficent in which an unhappy fairy puts a curse on the baby daughter of a human king who stole her wings.

In this podcast we discuss age ratings for some classic animated films and their remakes, with part 1 focusing on Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the 2012 film Snow White and the Huntsman.

We discuss the classification of animated films, in particular Finding Dory, Moana, Zootropolis and Kubo and the Two Strings, all of which were nominated for Best Animated Film at the BAFTA Awards 2017.

In this episode we discuss the classification issues in a number of films in the Star Wars franchise, including: Star Wars (1977); Star Wars: Episode II Attack of The Clones (2001); and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).

In this episode we discuss the classification of films that inspired the Netflix Original series Stranger Things, including E.T. The Extra Terrestrial; Stand by Me; and The Goonies.

In this episode BBFC Chief Executive David Austin answers questions from three BBFC twitter followers on topics including: working at the BBFC; banned films; and the classification categories

In this episode we discuss the classification history of the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Starring Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Lana Wood and Charles Gray, the film was released with an A classification in the UK in 1971.

In this Halloween edition of the BBFC podcast, we discuss the classification issues in Wes Craven's 1997 horror film, Scream. Please note this podcast includes descriptions of violent acts depicted in the film.

In this episode BBFC Chief Executive David Austin explains how the BBFC classifies depictions of drug misuse.

We answer a question from one of our twitter followers about why Zootropolis is rated PG, while the Jim Henson fantasy film Labyrinth (1986) is rated U.