Q.  What does 'BBFC rating' mean?

A.  BBFC stands for British Board for Film Classification, and gives certain ratings to films and games.

The possible ratings are as follows:

18: The film is only suitable for adults (persons aged 18 or over). It has an adult theme and contains strong scenes of sex or violence that could be quite graphic. It may also contain some very explicit language. It is an offence for a shop to supply an 18-rated film or game to anyone below the age of 18.

15: The film is unsuitable for anyone younger than 15. It may have a fairly adult theme or contain mature content, language and violence which, while not being particularly graphic, is unsuitable for younger teenagers. It is an offence for a shop to supply a 15-rated film or game to anyone below the age of 15.

12: The film or game is unsuitable for anyone younger than 12. It may have moments of mild violence and swear words. It is an offence for a shop to supply a 12-rated film or game to anyone below the age of 12.

PG (Parental Guidance): Parents may wish to check the film or game before allowing their younger children to watch it.

U (Universal): The film or game is suitable for children of all ages.

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