The document outlines the age classification guidelines established by the British Board of Film Classification in 2009. It describes the U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, and 18 ratings, explaining what types of content each rating allows and the minimum age requirements for viewing films with each rating. The ratings progress from most family-friendly content and youngest minimum age with U, to most mature content restricted to adults age 18 and up.

1. Audience research
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2. Age classifications:
SBBFC 2009 guidelines
• U
• The ‘U’ symbol stands for ‘Universal’. A ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
• PG
• PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be
unsuitable for younger children.
• 12A & 12
• 12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for 'accompanied'
and 'advisory'. The difference betweem 12A and 12 is that 12 certificate is just for videos, DVDs and Blu-rays. 12A
is for films at the cinema only.
• 15
• No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD. 15 rated works are not
suitable for children under 15 years of age.
• 18
• Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated
DVD. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.