David Austin

Henning Wehn

Comedian Henning Wehn discusses poll results and new BBFC ratings’ feature in an exclusive podcast takeover episode.

BBFC Podcast Episode 113 - Henning Wehn & David Austin

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, 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 112 - BBFC Youth Panel's Haunted Halloween Takeover

Col Needham

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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 111 - In Conversation With Col Needham From 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 and Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness and how we classified them.Please be advised that this episode may contain spoilers.

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 and Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness and how we classified them. Please be advised that this episode may contain spoilers.

BBFC Podcast Episode 110 - Dark Superhero Films

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 comes to classifying these issues in both older and modern content.

BBFC Podcast Episode 109 - Discrimination Research 2021

In this episode, we speak to director Prano Bailey-Bond about her debut feature film Censor, its inspiration &amp; 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.

In this episode, we speak to director Prano Bailey-Bond about her debut feature film Censor, its inspiration &amp; 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 108 - In Conversation With Prano Bailey-Bond

In this episode, we celebrate the return of cinema in England, Scotland &amp; 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 107 - Welcome Back to the Movies

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 Compliance, Education, Finance and Communications - we talk to women from all corners of our business.

BBFC Podcast Episode 106 - Celebrating Women at the BBFC for International Women's Day

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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 105 - 2020 in Review

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 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.

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 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 104 - Films to watch this Diwali with the BBC's Ashanti Omkar FRSA

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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'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.

'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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 94 - Rom Coms

“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.

“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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 97 - 12A/12

“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.

“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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 99 - 18

“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).

“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).

BBFC Podcast Episode 95 - U

“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).

“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).

BBFC Podcast Episode 98 - 15

Keith Lodwick

In 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 88 - A discussion with Victoria and Albert Museum curator Keith Lodwick

In 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 86 - Reclassification

In 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 90 - Awards Season

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 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).

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 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).

BBFC Podcast Episode 96 - PG

In 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.com

In 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 <a href="http://www.soundbible.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.soundbible.com</a>

BBFC Podcast Episode 87 - Halloween

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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 93 - BBFC Revision Special

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 Education, Lucy, and compliance officer Ben talking about the best female led films to watch with your kids.

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 Education, Lucy, and compliance officer Ben talking about the best female led films to watch with your kids.

BBFC Podcast Episode 92 - International Women's Day

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 here.

BBFC Podcast Episode 91 - 2019 Guidelines Launch

In 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 89 - Christmas Recommendations

Mark Kermode

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 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 House on the Left (1972).

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 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 House on the Left (1972).

BBFC Podcast Episode 100 - In Conversation With Mark Kermode

This 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.

BBFC Podcast Episode 85 - Education Special with Eastside Educational Trust

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we talk about Bollywood movies, in Particular Baahubali 2 and Sholay.

BBFC Podcast Episode 84 - Bollywood Films

Wonder

In this episode of the BBFC podcast we discuss Wonder Woman &amp; Avengers Infinity War.

BBFC Podcast Episode 83 - Wonder Woman & Avengers Infinity War

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

BBFC Podcast Episode 82 - Boyhood and Lady Bird

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)

BBFC Podcast Episode 81 - She's Gotta Have It

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