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Mary Poppins has its age rating lifted from U to PG because of 'discriminatory language' - but have you ever spotted it?


The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has lifted the age rating for the 1964 tale of Julie Andrews' magical nanny from a U to a PG because, apparently, it contains 'discriminatory language'.

The age rating for Mary Poppins has been upped from U to PG The use of a 'racially offensive' word was the reason given for the change The BBFC says some scenes may be 'unsuitable for young children' The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has lifted the age rating for the 1964 tale of Julie Andrews’ magical nanny from a U to a PG because, apparently, it contains ‘discriminatory language’. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has lifted the age rating for the 1964 tale of Julie Andrews’ magical nanny from a U to a PG

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