PG Classification

PG = Parental Guidance- General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

• Unaccompanied children of any age may watch
• A PG film should not disturb a child aged 8 OR OLDER, however parents are advised to consider whether content may upset younger or more sensitive children

Issues that a 'PG' film would consider within the catergory are:

DISCRIMINATION- Discriminatory language/ behaviour unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disaproved of or in educational/historical context. Discrimination by character which children can indentify is unlikely to be acceptable

DRUGS- Reference to illegal drugs/ drug misuse must be innocuous or carry anti-drug message

HORROR- Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense, fantasy may be acceptable

IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR- No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which kids can copy, no glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons

LANGUAGE- Mild bad language only

NUDITY- Natural nudity, with no sexual context

SEX- Sexual activity may be implied but should be discreet and infrequent, mild sex reference only

THEME- When more serious issues feature nothing should condone the unacceptable behaviour

VIOLENCE- Moderate violence without detail may be allowed if justified by its context (History/ comedy)