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BBFC

British

abbreviation

British Board of Film Classification

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The home entertainment versions are still rated U, according to the BBFC.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2024

The BBFC, which has traditionally set ratings such as PG, 12 and 18 itself, encouraged other streaming services to follow Netflix's lead.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2021

In the UK, the road was longer still: with cuts insisted upon by the BBFC, the film hit screens in 1991, though an uncut version was only approved in 2003.

From The Guardian • Aug. 29, 2017

For the past 10 years, Sir Quentin Thomas has been president of the BBFC.

From The Guardian • Nov. 10, 2012

Director of the BBFC, David Cooke, said the outgoing president's tenure had brought greater public interest and respect from within the industry.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2012

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