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According to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the age rating of two James Bond films would have been raised if they were rereleased today due to the representation of violence and sexual assault. During a public consultation, Goldfinger and From Russia With Love, both starring Sir Sean Connery and which were released in the 1960s, were discussed as films audiences believe should be more conservative. The inquiry, which involved 12,000 people from around the United Kingdom, aided in the development of the new BBFC classification guidelines, which were released on Tuesday.

The British Film Institute has issued a 'absurd' trigger alert for modern day filmgoers, alerting that 007's films could'cause offence' and enrage modern-day filmgoers. The BFI, which is responsible for promoting and preserving the best of British cinema, has issued a blanket alert about the beloved spy franchise, which last year marks its 70th anniversary. Bond's adventures 'will cause offence today,' say film buffs watching a series of classic films, with big screen hits like Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice including words and themes that were 'prevalent' in the 1960s. A note warning newbie viewers that they will not be taken outside BFI's cinema on London's Southbank (inset). 'Please note that while many of these films feature language, photographs, or other content that is not appropriate in its time, they would still cause offence today (as they did then).' Bond is shown in a scene thrown Pussy Galore (right) to the ground in a barn before pinning her down and shoving her onto her (right). An additional warning about the 1968 release of You Only Live Twice warned that the film contained "outdated racial stereotypes," according to the film, with Bond undergoing cosmetic surgery to look more Japanese (left).

Jane Birkin, the late British singer and model, may have been best known for Hermès' handbag and her extramarital love affair with Serge Gainsbourg, but she left two children behind after one tragically ended her life at the age of 46 in 2013. composer John Barry, who is best known for his appearances in the James Bond films, was her first and only marriage, which occurred in 1965. Kate Barry, the late photographer who tragically took her own life after a long battle with depression in 2013, was her first child with him. The creative, who had a resume including Vogue and The Sunday Times Magazine, grew up in France, estranged from her father John. Rather, Jane's second cousin Serge Gainsbourg raised her.

Steve Mackey, a Pulp bassist, died in hospital after spending the past three months 'fighting with all his energy and determination'. The musician died on Thursday morning, the band announced as his heartbroken wife Katie Grand revealed that he was secretly struggling with his illness. Fans are shocked that this news has arrived five months after Steve revealed that he would not be participating in the band's reunion.

The photographs form a touching slideshow of an idyllic rural childhood. Leonard Eadon was born as a newborn, sleeping on the chest of his beaming father Andy. Leonard - Lenn, to those he knew - is riding a tractor for the first time as a two-year-old. The photographs chronic a life of passion and everyday happiness in Cornwall, playing the drums, and sitting next to his beloved granny. Leonard, a well-known young farmer, died of suicide last year. The photographs were posted on Andy's website, and Lynda, 63, were designed in his memory.