This article chronicles the history of British film certificates.
Read more about History Of British Film Certificates: Overview, 1912–1932, 1932–1951, 1951–1970, 1970–1982, 1982–1985, 1985–1989, 1989–1994, 1994–2002, 2002–2009, 2009–present, Non-standard Certificates and Ratings
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