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BBFC director on how to classify a British film

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The British Board of Film Classification will turn 100 in 2012.

David Cooke is the BBFC's director and he has the ultimate responsibility on what classification British films are given: U, PG, 12, 15 or 18.

He told Radio 5 live's Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode how many films he watched per week.

To hear other 5 live interviews, please visit the best bits page.

Simon Mayo & Mark Kermode broadcast Fridays 1400 to 1600 on Radio 5 live.

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