Uc suitable for all but especially children under five. Examples include Tweenies, Pingu and Teletubbies.U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee and Madagascar.PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children... Parents ought to think carefully before taking them! Recent examples are Bewitched and Chronicles of Narnia.12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under-12s if they choose, so long as they accompany them. Example: King Kong 12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Recent examples, all of which were also certified 12A for cinema, include Batman Begins and Hitch. 15 tells us that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15-rated film at the cinema.18 tells us that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or more). Only adults are allowed to view an 18-rated film at the cinema.


Uc

The ‘Uc’ Category

What does ‘Uc’ mean?


Teletubbies
If a work has been passed at ‘Uc’, we think it is particularly suitable for pre-school children.  

A ‘Uc’ work should raise no issues in terms of theme, language, nudity, sex, violence, imitable techniques, horror or drugs.

What sort of works are passed at ‘Uc’?

The ‘Uc’ category is only used for video or DVD works to be watched in the home. The category cannot be given to cinema films.

What sort of things can I expect to find in a ‘Uc’ DVD?


Tweenies
A ‘Uc’ work will be stimulating for small children and allow them to interact with what is happening on screen. This interactivity can be through games, song or dance, or can be of a more abstract nature, with children empathising with characters in familiar situations.

‘Uc’ works will tend to contain many of the following elements:

  • Bright, primary colours
  • The use of songs, rhymes, games or dance
  • Repetition of words or sequences
  • Emphasis on basic learning (eg numbers or letters)
  • A simple storyline (if any), with short sequences
  • Character-led situations
  • Dilemmas common to very young children (eg squabbling with friends, not owning up)


Barney
'Uc' works are unlikely to contain any of the following elements:

  • Fast editing or camera movement
  • Non-linear storytelling techniques (eg flashback, fantasy sequences)
  • Incomplete narratives or ‘cliffhangers’
  • Complicated narratives concerning situations unfamiliar to young children

Top Ten Films
1.
Superhero Movie
2.
The Incredible Hulk
3.
The Chronicles Of Narnia - Prince Caspian
4.
Kung Fu Panda
5.
The Passionate Friends
6.
Married Life
7.
The Forbidden Kingdom
8.
Priceless/Hors De Prix
9.
Hancock
10.
Death Note - The Last Name
 
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