1970 – The age limit on the ‘X’ certificate is raised from 16 to 18. The advisory ‘U’ and ‘A’ certificates are introduced along with the ‘AA’ certificate that allows admission to those aged 14 and over.
1982 – BBFC certificates are overhauled after the introduction of the ‘PG’, ‘15’, ‘18’ and ‘R18’ categories.
1984 – The Video Recordings Act is passed because of the introduction of video into the UK.
The BBFC is designated authority for classifying video in the home.
1989 – Tim Burtons Batman is the first film to use the 12 certificate.
The new classification can only be used for theatrical releases.
2002 – The Bourne Identity becomes the first film to use the 12A certificate
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