This document summarizes the British film rating system and what each rating means: - U means Universal and is for all ages 4 and over but may upset some children. - PG means Parental Guidance and is suitable for ages 8 and up but may have scenes inappropriate for young children. - 12A means films contain material not suitable for those under 12 who must be accompanied by an adult, and 12A videos are only for those 12 and over. - 15 and 18 ratings mean only those 15 and 18 or older can view, rent, or buy films with those ratings. An R18 rating is legally restricted to explicitly sexual material only shown in licensed adult venues.

1. BBFC Rating- Film
Classifications
This PowerPoint explains all the British film age rating and there
meanings.

2. -Universal
The symbol u stands for Universal. A film that
universal(u)should be appropriate for
audiences aged four years and over. Though, it
is impossible to expect what might upset a
particular child, particularly at this lower end
of the group range.

3. -Parental Guidance
PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a
film is suitable for broad viewing, however
some scenes may be inappropriate for young
children. A PG rated film should not bother a
child aged around eight or older. Parents
should think through whether the content may
upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

4. Films classified 12A and video works classified
12 contains things that is not usually suitable
for children aged under 12. No one younger
than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless
accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to
take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should
consider whether the film is suitable for that
child.

5. No person under 15 is allowed to buy/rent a
video from the film store and no-one under 15
can watch an under 15 movie in the cinema.
15 rated works are not suitable for children
under 15 years of age

6. 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 video. No 18 rated
works are suitable for children.

7. An R18 group is a special and legally-restricted classification mainly for
explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material including adults.
The Films may only be shown to adults in particularly licensed cinemas, and
video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18
videos may not be supplied by mail order.