Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Craig Lapper

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Christopher Frayling

Age : 77 | Popularity : 7%

Kim Newman

Age : 64 | Popularity : 3%

Michael Winner

Age : 77 | Popularity : 3%

Ken Penry

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Mark Kermode

Age : 60 | Popularity : 3%

Linda Ruth Williams

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Carol Topolski

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Matt Pelly
Editing	Editor	Alex Boyle
Department	Role	Name

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