Give an age rating to films to 'protect' the public from violent or innnapropriate content, used to be called British Board of Film Censors ... changed its name in 1984 - protectionism
From the early 80's Home video came about meaning they couldnt control what people watched at home hence why they changed their name.
In 1984 the video recordings act was brought about due to the 'video nasties' meaning that films began to have age ratings on their covers as prior to this anybody was able to by films that could be potentially harmful.
The BBFC blocked the public from seeing certain films in the cinema so when home video was available they began to panic and additionally rated by age content.
The BBFC used to rate gaming content also until the manhunt scandal came about in 2012 that made the reponsibility be handed directly to PEGI
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