Table 1

Proportion of films in BBFC age category containing tobacco intervals

BBFC age rating*Proportion of films in each age category containing tobacco intervals
U1/23 (4%, 95% CI 0% to 12%)
PG5/22 (23%, 95% CI 5% to 41%)
12/12A30/68 (44% 95% CI 32% to 56%)
1517/19 (89% 95% CI 75% to 100%)
183/3 (100%, 95% CI 100% to 100%)
  • *U, suitable for all ages; PG, parental guidance; 12/12A, suitable for 12 years and over; 15, suitable for 15 years and over; 18, suitable only for adults.

  • BBFC, British Board of Film Classification.