Information On The BBFC

Since 1912, the British Board Classification has been classifying cinema films. It has also been classifying DVD’s and videos since 1984.

Cinema

The organisation was set up to bring a degree of uniformity to the classification of film nationally. Although this organisation has been set up, the local councils may still overrule the BBFC’s decisions, like passing films that they reject, or banning films they deem acceptable.

Finances

The BBFC is a not for profit organisation,  its fees are adjusted to cover is required costs. The BBFC has never received subsidies from either the government or film industry in order to preserve its independence.