The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), originally British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organisation, funded by the film industry and responsible for the national classification of films within the United Kingdom.
Classifications:
U (Universal) - Everyone can watch
PG (Parental Guidance) - All ages can watch, but some scenes might not be suitable for children under 8
12A - These films can be viewed by children under 12 but only when accompanied by an adult.
12 - Only people over 12 can buy/see
15 - Only people over 15 can buy/see
18 - Only people over 18 can buy/see
R18 (Restricted 18) - Can be seen by anybody over 18 but has higher sexual or violence activity.
There are a number of things that the BBFC will have to think about to be able to give the film a classification. Examples of these: use of drugs, sexual content, violence, etc.
The BBFC can intervene with films if they feel the content is too extreme. They can change the rating to a higher rating or even cut the film from being shown, in exceptional circumstances.
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