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Letter codes
HD
This is a High Definition programme. HD programmes are
shown in widescreen.
C
This programme is copy protected and may not play back
correctly if you try to record it.
DS
You can hear this programme in surround sound if your
TV/home cinema system is compatible.
DD
You can hear this programme in Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio if
your TV/sound system is compatible. See
Switching on Dolby®
Digital audio (page 92)
for more details.
AD
You can choose to play an audio description over this programme;
a narrative soundtrack for the partially sighted.
See
Watching TV with subtitles or audio description (page 74)
.
S
You can turn subtitles on for this programme.
See
Watching TV with subtitles or audio description (page 74)
.
W
This programme is shown in widescreen. For HD programmes,
this code won’t be shown although all HD programmes are
shown in widescreen.
Rating codes
U
Universal, suitable for all audiences including young children.
PG
Parental guidance is recommended. Some discretion may
need to be applied as to the suitability of the film for younger
or impressionable children.
12
Suitable for viewers aged 12 years or over. More mature
themes or language make the film unsuitable viewing for
young children.
15
Suitable for viewers aged 15 years or over. May contain
stronger language.
18
Suitable only for adult viewers aged 18 or over.
Content codes
s
Sex or nudity.
l
Strong language.
v
Violent scenes.
m
Material which is intended for a mature audience.
See
Having more control over what the kids watch (page 68)
to see how to restrict rated programmes.
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Codes used in the programme information banner
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