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==BBFC Ratings== | ==BBFC Ratings== | ||
The BBFC can give one of a number of graphical representations to a film or video game, all of which suggest a different age that is 'fit for viewing'. It's ratings are among the most easy to understand of all rating systems, as unlike the [[ESRB]] and [[CERO]] which use a lettering grade, the upper age limit ratings for the BBFC are simply numbers, making it obvious to the audience how old you should be. | The BBFC can give one of a number of graphical representations to a film or video game, all of which suggest a different age that is 'fit for viewing'. It's ratings are among the most easy to understand of all rating systems, as unlike the [[ESRB]] and [[CERO]] which use a lettering grade, the upper age limit ratings for the BBFC are simply numbers, making it obvious to the audience how old you should be. | ||
Where an age restriction is specified (such as 18), this means a person under that age is not permitted to buy or rent that film/game, nor can they watch/play it in public. The ratings cannot control what adults let their children watch at home, so it is not illegal to watch or allow to watch, but the age guidelines are designed to be understood by parents so they can make informed decisions. | |||
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| [[Image:BBFC PG.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: PG]] || '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' || Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children. | | [[Image:BBFC PG.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: PG]] || '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' || Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children. | ||
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| [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png|34px|BBFC Rating: 12A]] || '''12A''' || This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only | | [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png|34px|BBFC Rating: 12A]] || '''12A''' || This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. Introduced in 2002, 12A applies only to cinemas. | ||
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| [[Image:BBFC_12_Rating.png|34px|BBFC Rating: 12]] || '''12''' || This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. | | [[Image:BBFC_12_Rating.png|34px|BBFC Rating: 12]] || '''12''' || This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. Since 2002, 12 applies only to home media. | ||
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| [[Image:BBFC 15 Rating.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: 15]] || '''15''' || This rating means that no one younger than 15 | | [[Image:BBFC 15 Rating.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: 15]] || '''15''' || This rating means that no one younger than 15 can buy, rent or watch in the cinema view or purchase the film/game. | ||
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|[[Image:BBFC 18.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: 18]] || '''18''' || This is the highest rating a film or game | |[[Image:BBFC 18.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: 18]] || '''18''' || This is the highest rating a film or game would generally receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or purchase the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK. | ||
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|[[Image:BBFC R18.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: R-18]] || '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' || This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic films may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or view a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults". | |[[Image:BBFC R18.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: R-18]] || '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' || This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic films may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or view a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults". | ||