During the pre-production stages of a film/television show the director and production team must make sure to stick to the regulatory body terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are set out by regulatory bodies like Ofcom and BBFC to protect the public. Regulatory bodies also impose certain requirements as well as restrictions and standards which need to be met. If a production breaks these terms and conditions then they can be sued and their production can be removed off air thus costing them a loss in profit. So therefore it is very important to abide by their rules.
Ofcom
The Office of Communications also known as Ofcom regulates television and radio sectors as well as fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services and also the airwaves which go over operated wireless devices. Ofcom's aim is to make sure that people in the UK get the best out of their communications and televisual devices. One of their main aims is to protect the public from getting treated unfairly from both television and radio programmes. Ofcom also protect them from offensive material, for example abusive language.
BBFC
BBFC stands for British Board of Film Classification and they are a non-government organisation who are funded by the film industry. The BBFC are responsible for the national classification for films and television shows. Below is an image of the classification ratings which the BBFC decide on. Some of their aims are to mainly protect children and then the public from content which might cause a risk, to provide an effective regulatory agency and to respect and stay on track with adult freedom of choice within the law. They are also responsible as a regulatory body to classify DVDs and a few video games. This was decided under the Video Recordings Act of 2010.
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