Dear Censor… The secret archive of the British Board of Film Classification 12 years old

Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of the British Board of Film Classification. Featuring explicit and detailed exchanges between the censor and film-makers, 'Dear Censor' casts a wry eye over some of the most infamous cases in the history of the board. From the now seemingly innocuous Rebel Without a Cause, the first 'naturist' films and the infamous works of Ken Russell, and up to Rambo III, this frank and surprisingly warm documentary demonstrates how a body created by the industry to safeguard standards and reflect shifts in public opinion has also worked unexpectedly closely with the film-makers themselves to ensure that their work was able reach an audience.

Credits

Dear Censor… The secret archive of the British Board of Film Classification Cast

Name Character
Michael Winner He was 75, 77 years old when he died
Mark Kermode He was 48, now 60 years old
Christopher Frayling He was 64, now 77 years old

Dear Censor… The secret archive of the British Board of Film Classification Crew

Name Department
Dear Censor… The secret archive of the British Board of Film Classification (12 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, September 29, 2011
  • Runtime: 59 minutes