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.

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

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 122: Halloween Special

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. 

Episode 123: What you need to know about Gladiator II

In 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. 

Episode 124: What you need to know about Wicked

We're delighted to announce the winner of this year's Create The Card Competition. In partnership with Paramount Pictures UK, we called on creative and artistic young minds aged 4-11 across the UK, offering them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design the official Black Card for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

In this episode, hear directly from our brilliant young winner about how they created their masterpiece! Plus, we chat to Paramount Pictures about working with them on the competition, and give you a little insight into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, released in cinemas this December 21.  

Find out more at bbfc.co.uk

Episode 125: Announcing our winner of the 2024 Create The Card Competition!

In 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. 

Episode 126: Youth Panel's 2024 year in review

What'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. 

Episode 127: Festive film favourites from the BBFC team

In this special Bonus Material episode, BBFC President Natasha Kaplinsky spends some time with Director Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Four Weddings and a Funeral) and Producer Duncan Kenworthy (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Notting Hill) to find out the stories behind these classic films. 

Who was almost cast in Four Weddings and a Funeral in place of Hugh Grant? What did Hugh bring to his audition? Find out this and more in this special conversation.

Episode 128: Bonus Material with Mike Newell and Duncan Kenworthy

Welcome to the BBFC's release radar, bringing you the latest on what's in the cinema right now. In this episode we're talking Nosferatu, Babygirl, The Nickel Boys and more! 

Episode 129: Release Radar (10 January 2025)

In this week's Release Radar episode, bringing you the latest on what's in cinemas right now, we're talking The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Presence and more! 

Episode 130: Release Radar (24 January 2025)

Ever 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! 

Episode 131: A day in the life of a Compliance Officer

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.

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

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