BBFC Podcast

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BBFC Podcast

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.

  1. Episode 123: What you need to know about Gladiator II

    15 NOV

    Episode 123: What you need to know about Gladiator II

    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 about how the latest installment compares with the original Gladiator from 2000.

    15 min
  2. BBFC Podcast Episode 122: Halloween Special

    31 OCT

    BBFC Podcast Episode 122: Halloween Special

    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?

    29 min
  3. BBFC Podcast Episode 121: What you need to know about Venom: The Last Dance

    25 OCT

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

    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.

    5 min
  4. BBFC Podcast Episode 120: In Conversation With Kelly McMahon, Motion Pictures Association

    17 OCT

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

    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, television and streaming industry. The MPA established the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), which determines the age ratings for films in the States. In this feature episode, David and Kelly discuss the history, similarities and differences between the two organisations, British and American approaches to classifying content, and a selection of films that present various classification areas.

    59 min
  5. Episode 119: What you need to know about Joker: Folie à Deux

    3 OCT

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

    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.

    5 min
  6. BBFC Podcast Episode 118: Classifying sex on screen with Rowan Pelling

    6 SEPT

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

    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 also joins. Hear about modern attitudes towards depictions of sex according to the BBFC's latest research, and the detail behind the age rating decisions for Fifty Shades of Grey, Normal People, Girls, Fleabag, All Of Us Strangers and more.

    1h 3m
  7. BBFC Podcast episode 117 - An intro to classifying horror films

    30 AUG

    BBFC Podcast episode 117 - An intro to classifying horror films

    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!

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

    1 MAY

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

    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 the future of content classification and UK audiences.

    25 min
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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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  • Creator
    BBFC
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2024
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © BBFC
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