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BBFC PodcastEpisode 131: A day in the life of a Compliance OfficerEver wondered what is it like to be a BBFC Compliance Officer? Join Mercy, BBFC Youth Panel member, as she chats to one of our Compliance Officers, Emma, in a brand new episode of the BBFC Podcast!2025-02-0515 min
BBFC PodcastEpisode 127: Festive film favourites from the BBFC teamWhat's your favourite festive flick? In this episode, BBFC staff share their personal favourite Christmas films including family-friendly classics like Elf and Home Alone, controversial picks like Die Hard (is it really a Christmas film?) and ones just for the adults such as Black Christmas. Whatever you choose to watch, we hope you find some inspiration from our list.
However you celebrate, on behalf of the BBFC team we wish you all a lovely festive season and a Happy New Year.2024-12-1925 min
BBFC PodcastEpisode 126: Youth Panel's 2024 year in reviewIn the latest episode of the BBFC Podcast, join BBFC Youth Panel members Rumaisa and William as they take a look back at cinema in 2024. Together they discuss some of their favourite 2024 releases, including Deadpool Vs Wolverine, I Saw The TV Glow and The Fall Guy.2024-12-1211 min
BBFC PodcastEpisode 124: What you need to know about WickedIn this episode of the BBFC podcast, Tash sits down with BBFC Compliance Office Ian to travel back to the magical land of Oz and chat all things Wicked. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, here's everything you need to know about the film before you head to the cinema.2024-12-1012 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 122: Halloween SpecialIn 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?2024-10-3129 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 120: In Conversation With Kelly McMahon, Motion Pictures AssociationIn 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...2024-10-1758 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 118: Classifying sex on screen with Rowan PellingEver 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.2024-09-061h 02
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast episode 117 - An intro to classifying horror filmsIn 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!2024-08-3017 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Youth Panel Takeover - Episode TwoA 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.2024-04-2639 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Youth Panel Takeover - Episode OneThe 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.2024-04-1153 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 113 - Henning Wehn & David AustinComedian Henning Wehn discusses poll results and new BBFC ratings’ feature in an exclusive podcast takeover episode.2023-02-0951 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 112 - BBFC Youth Panel's Haunted Halloween TakeoverIn 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.2022-10-2535 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 109 - Discrimination Research 2021In 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 comes to classifying these issues in both older and modern content.2021-12-2029 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 108 - In Conversation With Prano Bailey-BondIn 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 to the BBFC, the film's classification and the horror directors that inspired her.2021-08-1836 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 106 - Celebrating Women at the BBFC for International Women's DayThis 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 Compliance, Education, Finance and Communications - we talk to women from all corners of our business.2021-03-0859 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 104 - Films to watch this Diwali with the BBC's Ashanti Omkar FRSAAs 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 Panga, Taare Zammen Par and Kaaka Muttai at the U and PG category and find out about how the BBFC rates Hindi and Tamil language films in the UK.2020-11-1251 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 102 - VE Day & Classifying WWII FilmsTo 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 war with your family.2020-05-0727 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 101 - Streaming Films in LockdownWhat 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 podcast, which takes you through some of these releases and gives you all of the classification knowledge you need, so you can sit and watch them either by yourself or with your family.2020-04-2322 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 100 - In Conversation With Mark KermodeTo 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 Compliance, Craig Lapper - as they delve into Mark’s relationship with film classification and discuss how the BBFC has changed over the years.
The two also discuss the classification decisions for recent film releases such as Jojo Rabbit (2019) and 1917 (2019), alongside historic decisions of Mark’s favourite horror films including The Exorcist (1973) and The Last Hou...2020-01-3041 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC & Into Film Education Special: How to watch ‘A Christmas Carol’ with your class this ChristmasTeachers, 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 class.
Whether you're a fan of Scrooge (1951), the Muppet's Christmas Carol (1992), or Jim Carey's A Christmas Carol (2009) we talk about the classification and history of each film, and give you some discussion points and lesson ideas.
http://www.cbbfc.co.uk/grown-ups/christmas-carol-worksheets2019-12-1335 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 99 - 18“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 restricted during WW2 to the 18 as it is today.2019-11-1522 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 98 - 15“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 exactly this and compare older 15s such as Poltergeist (1982) with more recent releases such as Hereditary (2018).2019-11-1419 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 97 - 12A/12“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 were rated 12 or 12A. In this podcast, we discuss both categories and the wide range of audience they capture discussing classification issues such as discrimination, humour and threat.2019-11-1318 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 96 - PGIntroduced 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 talk about a wide array of classification issues, from violence in films such as Horrible Histories (2019) to threat in Goosebumps (2015) and Lion (2016).2019-11-1229 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 95 - U“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 as Watership Down (1978) and Disney classics such as The Lion King (1994).2019-11-1122 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 94 - Rom Coms'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 One Night - and give you some insight into the classifications of each film.2019-07-1818 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 93 - BBFC Revision SpecialWith 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.2019-05-1314 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 92 - International Women's DayWonder 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 Education, Lucy, and compliance officer Ben talking about the best female led films to watch with your kids.2019-03-0828 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 91 - 2019 Guidelines LaunchHow 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 here.2019-02-281h 18
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 90 - Awards SeasonIn this episode Billie speaks to Ed, our Operations Manager and Preet a member of our compliance team about all things Oscars. The team discuss the 2019 nominations, as well as nominations of the past.2019-02-2217 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 89 - Christmas RecommendationsIn this episode Billie is joined by Sarah and Ben from the BBFC compliance team to talk through a bumper pack of Christmas favourites, that are great to watch over the festive period. As well as making some special recommendations of their own.2018-12-1812 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 88 - A discussion with Victoria and Albert Museum curator Keith LodwickIn this episode we speak to Keith Lodwick the curator of Censored! Stage, Screen, Society at 50 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, a display which the BBFC contributed to in 2018. The podcast covers some of the iconic films highlighted in the exhibition, the BBFC archive and much more.2018-12-0622 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 87 - HalloweenIn this episode we discuss the classification of John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic, Halloween. As well as comparing the original to the classification of the newest Halloween directed by David Gordon Green, released in 2018. And as a treat (rather than a trick!), Billie also asks her guest what he will be watching this Halloween.
Sound effects courtesy of Mike Koenig, Timothy and Saraspella www.soundbible.com2018-10-3112 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 86 - ReclassificationIn this episode we look at how films are re-rated when they're sent in to the BBFC for a second time. We also speak about Heathers the 1988 Michael Lehmann film.2018-08-3111 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 85 - Education Special with Eastside Educational TrustThis episode is the first of our new BBFC Education Specials. Billie is joined by Lucy Brett, BBFC Head of Education and Matt Lane CEO and Artistic Director of Eastside Educational Trust. Eastside is a highly acclaimed arts education charity and one of London's leading youth arts provider. We are delighted to have supported Eastside as part of our charitable donations policy.2018-08-0615 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 84 - Bollywood FilmsIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we talk about Bollywood movies, in Particular Baahubali 2 and Sholay.2018-06-2206 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 83 - Wonder Woman & Avengers Infinity WarIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we discuss Wonder Woman & Avengers Infinity War.2018-06-0810 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 82 - Boyhood and Lady BirdIn this episode we discuss two 15 rated coming of age films, Boyhood (2014) and Lady Bird (2017)2018-04-3007 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 81 - She's Gotta Have ItIn 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)2018-03-1609 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 80 - The BFGIn 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.2018-03-0207 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 79 - PreacherIn 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).2018-02-0809 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 78 - Buffy the Vampire SlayerIn this episode we talk about the classification of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the spin-off series Angel.2018-01-2608 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 77 - Get OutIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we talk about Get Out and It Follows.2018-01-0909 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 76 - Breaking BadIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we speak about depictions of drugs in Breaking Bad and other TV shows.2017-12-0613 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 75 - Do The Right ThingIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we look at spike Lee's do the Right thing.2017-11-1011 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 74 - We Need To Talk About KevinIn 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).2017-10-1714 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 73: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)In this episode we discuss the classification history of the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams.2017-09-2112 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 72: To Kill A MockingbirdIn 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).2017-08-2910 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 71 - Doctor WhoIn 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.2017-08-1816 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 70 - Game of ThronesWARNING: 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.2017-07-2409 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 69 - Jump MomentsIn 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).2017-07-0515 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 68 - Suicide Squad and other superhero filmsIn 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.2017-06-0611 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 67 - Remakes Part 2In 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.2017-05-1513 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 66: Classifying Remakes - Part 1In 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.2017-04-2609 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 65 - Classifying AnimationWe 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 2017.2017-02-2812 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 64 - Star Wars at U, PG and 12AIn 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).2017-02-0112 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 63: Stranger ThingsIn 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.2017-01-1908 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 62 - Ask The Chief ExecutiveIn 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 categories2016-12-0910 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 61 - Diamonds Are Forever (1971)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 1971.2016-11-2213 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 60 - Scream (1997)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.2016-10-3112 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 59 - Classifying Drug MisuseIn this episode BBFC Chief Executive David Austin explains how the BBFC classifies depictions of drug misuse.2016-10-2808 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 58 - Labyrinth (U) & Zootropolis (PG)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.2016-10-0617 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 57 - Something Wild (1986)In this episode we discuss the 1986 film Something Wild, starring Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith and Ray Liotta.2016-09-0809 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 56 - A Clockwork Orange (1971)We're joined by Richard Daniels and Sarah Mahurter from the Kubrick Archive at University of the Arts London to talk about the classification history of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, plus the materials from the film preserved in the Stanley Kubrick archive.2016-08-2515 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 55 - Victim (1961)In this episode we discuss the classification history of Victim (1961), a suspense film starring Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Sims.2016-07-2815 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 54 - Spoilers in BBFCinsightIn this episode BBFC Chief Executive David Austin, talks about how we handle, and try to avoid, spoilers in the BBFCinsight you see on the BBFC black card before a cinema film begins.2016-07-1308 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 51 - Romeo And Juliet (1968)To mark 400 years since Shakespeare's death, we're using a few episodes of the podcast to delve into the BBFC archive files for some of the film adaptations of Shakespeare's most famous works. In this episode we discuss Romeo And Juliet (1968), directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey.2016-06-0212 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 45 - The Hunger GamesWe discuss the classification of the first Hunger Games film with BBFC Director David Cooke. The film was classified 12A following 7 seconds of cuts, plus reductions made at advice stage.2016-03-0913 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 44 - Harry Potter And The Goblet Of FireWe speak to BBFC Director David Cooke about the first Harry Potter film to achieve a 12A classification. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), highlights the useful flexibility of the 12A category.2016-02-2413 min
BBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 41 - The Lovely BonesIn this episode we talk to BBFC Director David Cooke about the classification of the 2009 film, The Lovely Bones.
Classified 12A in November 2009 and released in cinemas in February 2010, The Lovely Bones is a drama about a 14-year-old girl whose spirit inhabits a limbo between life and death from which she tells of her murder by a neighbour.2016-01-1912 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 33 - Bedazzled (1967)In this episode we discuss the classification history of the 1967 film Bedazzled.
The film was classified A for cinema release in 1967, which although not a restrictive rating (like the X, suitable for those over 16 only), the A certificate suggested the film was more suitable for adult audiences. When Bedazzled was submitted for video classification in 1988, it was classified PG. At this time there was no 12 classification, so the choice was between PG and 15, and the BBFC considered PG to be the appropriate category for the video. Bedazzled (1967) was most recently classified 12 on video in 2005, with the BBFCinsight: 'Contains moderate sex...2015-09-1811 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 31 - BBFC Annual ReportsIn this episode we take a look back at the very first BBFC Annual Reports to find out how classification issues from 1913-1933 compare to the present day.
Visit our website to view extracts from the historical BBFC Annual Reports discussed in this episode.2015-08-0611 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 30 - Django (1967)In this episode of the podcast, we open the BBFC archive to discuss the classification history for the film Django (1967).
Directed by Sergio Corbucci, Django (1967) is an Italian (dubbed into English) spaghetti western. The film was refused a classification until 1993, when it was rated 18. Today Django (1967) is rated 15 for moderate, bloody violence.
Listen to BBFC Head of Education Lucy Brett delve into the classification history of the film. You can read more about the film, including an Examiner report, in our From The Archive case study.2015-07-2010 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 28 - BBFC Directors III – James Ferman part 2 (1984 - 1999)In Episode 28 of the podcast we look at the second half of James Ferman's time as BBFC Director, from 1984-1999.2015-04-2418 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 27 - Genre - Classifying ComedyEpisode 27 of the BBFC podcast looks at how comedy is classified, and how a comedic context, or humour, can sometimes act as a mitigating or aggravating factor for other classification issues in a film or video work. We also hear from BBFC Assistant Director David Austin, about new research into public demand for putting glamour imagery behind adult filters on mobile devices.2015-03-0327 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 26 - BBFC Directors III – James Ferman part 1 (1975 - 1984)This episode of the podcast looks at the first half of James Ferman's career as Director of the BBFC, focusing on key classification decisions and events from 1975 to 1984. We'll examine the remainder of his time as Director in a future episode.2015-01-2223 minBBFC PodcastPodcast Episode 25 - Education and the Into Film FestivalIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we speak to Paul Reeve, CEO of Into Film about the Into Film festival for young people. We also hear more about the BBFC's education work and resources.2014-11-0533 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast 24 - BBFC Directors Part II – Stephen MurphyThis episode is the second in our ongoing BBFC history series and takes a look at the short but tumultuous period of BBFC Secretary Stephen Murphy, from July 1971 until he resigned in 1975.2014-10-0722 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 23 - International Film ClassificationIn this episode of the podcast we discuss how film classification works in other countries, as well as the BBFC's role in a pilot to age rate music videos online.2014-08-2728 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 21 – BBFC Directors Part I – John TrevelyanThis episode of the podcast features the first in a series of interviews where we look back at BBFC Directors through history.
It would be John Trevelyan’s 111th birthday on 11 July 2014, so with that milestone in mind, we’re going to kick off the series with a look at the 60s and 70s when John Trevelyan took the helm as Director of the BBFC.2014-06-0919 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 20 - Classifying self-harm and suicideIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we discuss how the BBFC approaches classifying self harm and suicide. We speak to the Samaritans about their work to equip the media and the BBFC, with guidance about handling these issues on film and on TV and how this helps protect potentially vulnerable viewers.2014-04-2528 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 19 - Classifying content on mobile phonesIn this episode of the BBFC podcast, we talk to David Austin, Assistant Director, BBFC and Hamish MacLeod, chair of the Mobile Broadband Group about how the BBFC Mobile Classification Framework works.2014-03-1416 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 18 - The Guidelines 2014We interview BBFC Assistant Director, David Austin, about the new BBFC Classification Guidelines that come into force on 24 February and what the public told us during the Guidelines consultation carried out in 2013.2014-01-3131 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 17 - Classifying AnimeDue to the themes covered in this podcast, we do not recommend this episode to listeners under the age of 15.
In our final podcast of 2013, we discuss classifying anime and interview BBFC Director David Cooke about key film classification decisions from 2013.2013-12-2028 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast 16 - Behind the ScenesEpisode 16 of the BBFC podcast looks at how the BBFC works with the film industry and industry organisations, including the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA).2013-11-1527 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast 15 - Protecting childrenFocussing on protecting children, this episode of the BBFC podcast looks at recent research carried out by the IndustryTrust and the BBFC into age inappropriate piracy and how the new CBBFC website aims to help children learn about age ratings.2013-09-2729 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 14: Unusual Age Rating IssuesIn this episode of the BBFC podcast James Blatch looks at recent releases and lesser known classification issues.2013-08-2228 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 13 : From The ArchiveIn this episode of the BBFC podcast we delve into the BBFC's Archive of film files.2013-07-2630 minBBFC PodcastBBFC 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.2013-05-0332 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 11 - The GuidelinesIn Episode 11 of the BBFC podcast we discuss the Review of the BBFC Classification Guidelines2013-03-0728 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 10 - Beyond Age RatingsIn episode 10 of the BBFC podcast we look beyond age ratings to the wider issues of film piracy and accessing film content online.2013-01-3025 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 9 - Imitable TechniquesDue 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.2012-12-1439 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 8 - James BondIn 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.2012-10-2638 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 7 - Rating Films 15This 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.2012-09-1435 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 6 - Family FilmsThis 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.2012-07-3143 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 5 - Sexual ViolenceListen 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 15.2012-07-3135 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 4 - HorrorListen to episode 4 of the BBFC podcast where we talk about the latest films, BBFC education work, and how the BBFC classifies horror across the age categories.2012-07-3142 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 3 - SexTune into the latest episode of the BBFC podcast where we talk about the latest film and BBFC news, as well as classifying sex and sex references, across the age categories.2012-07-3141 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 2 - ViolenceIn this episode of the BBFC podcast, BBFC Examiners James Blatch and Caitlin O’Brien discuss classifying violence in films, and talk to BBFC Director David Cooke about The Human Centipede 2 Full Sequence.2012-07-3134 minBBFC PodcastBBFC Podcast Episode 1 - 12AWelcome to the first episode of the BBFC Podcast where host James Blatch discusses the ’12A’ classification; why H stood for Horror in the 1930s and 40s; and the classification issues in recent releases Drive, The Change Up and 50/50.2012-07-3126 min