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The BBFC is independent and not-for-profit. We’re here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites.

09/11/2026

🔍 Calling all classification detectives!

The Big Watch is our new film challenge for children aged 4–11, giving young film fans the chance to step into the shoes of a BBFC Compliance Officer.

Simply watch three U or PG films throughout November, spot the classification issues you notice and ask a parent, guardian or teacher to help submit your reports. 🎬

Not sure what to watch? Swipe for some film inspiration and find your next case.

👉Find out more and take part at bbfc.co.uk/thebigwatch - link in bio.

06/11/2026

Lights, camera, careers! What does it take to break into off-screen roles in film? 🎬✨

For the final day of BBFC Education Week, we teamed up with to connect our Youth Panel with industry pros.

From location management with Joshua Faux to Q&As with lighting technician Nathaniel Phillips and art director Fleur Whitlock, the day was packed with real-world advice and creative inspiration for the next generation of talent.

👉 Tap the link in our bio to learn more about our Youth Panel and education programmes.

05/11/2026

How do we help young people navigate what they watch? 🎬

It’s day four of Education Week! Watch BBFC Compliance Officer Jasmin explain how our free KS1–KS4 PSHE packs bring vital media literacy conversations into the classroom.

👉 Download your free pack with ready-to-go resources via the link in our bio today!

04/11/2026

What goes into an age rating, and how do young audiences navigate the films they watch?

For day 3 of BBFC Education Week, we headed to Salford's MediaCity for a panel discussion exploring film classification from different perspectives.

Our Chief Executive, David Austin OBE, sat down with UTC MediaCity students, emerging young creatives, and the Cinema Manager at The Light Stockport to talk about how age ratings are decided, how they influence filmmakers and cinemas, and the changing ways young people discover and watch films.

From understanding the difference between 12A and 15, to the influence of streaming and social media, the conversation highlighted why listening to young audiences is so important to our work.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to explore our educational programmes and free resources.

03/11/2026

For Day 2 of , we’re spotlighting our Education team out on the road! 🎬

Ever wondered what really goes into a BBFC age rating?

Hear from Liam, our Education Manager, on how we’re teaming up with learners across the UK, from primary classrooms to university lecture halls, to unpack how ratings are decided and challenge the way we watch, stream, and scroll.

Last academic year alone, our interactive sessions reached nearly 4,500 students in over 30 counties, giving young people the tools to evaluate content and build lasting digital resilience.

Want to bring the BBFC to your classroom, college, or campus next year?

👉 Tap the link in our bio to lock in a free in-person or virtual session!

02/11/2026

Calling all classification detectives! 🔍🎬

We’re launching The Big Watch, a new BBFC activity inviting families with young children to discover more about age ratings and classification.

Review one film and you’ll receive a digital certificate. Review three films and you’ll be entered into the prize draw🏆.

👉 Find out more and get involved at www.bbfc.co.uk/thebigwatch

Open to UK residents aged 4-11. Entries close 23:59 on November 30. Five prizes up for grabs which include a BBFC goody bag, personalised black card and family cinema voucher. T&Cs apply.

02/11/2026

Ready to turn your next family film into a fun challenge? 👀🎬

Today marks the start of Education Week, and for day one, we’re launching The Big Watch, a new activity inviting families with young children to put their classification skills to the test!

Choose a film to watch together, keep an eye (and ear!) for things like language, violence or scary scenes, then tell us what you spotted.

Review one film and you’ll receive a digital certificate.
Review three films and you’ll be entered into our prize draw🏆.

👉 Ready to take part? Click the link in our bio or head to the BBFC website to get started.

Open to UK residents aged 4-11. Entries close 23:59 on November 30. Five prizes up for grabs which include a BBFC goody bag, personalised black card and family cinema voucher. T&Cs apply.

30/10/2026

Are these the scariest horror films of all time? 😱

New BBFC research reveals that watching horror is the UK’s favourite Halloween activity, with 27% choosing a scary film or TV show over more traditional celebrations. 🎃

So, we sent two members of our BBFC Youth Panel to ask horror fans at the cinema which films have truly terrified them. Spoiler: they had some seriously scary picks!

Do you agree with their choices? Or is there another film that’s kept you awake at night? 🍿

28/10/2026

🎃 Jump scares or slow-building dread? 👀 It turns out generations have different horror film fears!

Our latest polling found that 31% of Gen Z say jump scares unsettle them most, while 30% of Millennials are most unsettled by psychological horror and slow-building dread.

We asked our BBFC Kids and Youth Panel what they find unsettling in horror films… now we’re asking you!

💬 What gets under your skin when watching horror? 👇

27/10/2026

🎃 Watching Horror is officially the UK's favourite way to spend Halloween.

👻 Whatever you're viewing this spooky season, check the BBFC age rating and content advice first, so it's right for you and your family. Find out more at bbfc.co.uk

What's on your Halloween watchlist? 🎬

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