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Clatterford

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Sue Johnston, Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders, Where to watch: BBC America)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Warm, woman-centered Britcom embraces eccentrics.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series exaggerates personality quirks and one character's mental health disorder, which resembles multiple personalities.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Occasional body humor includes comments like "Is it an itchy anus?" and mention of medical topics like Pap and urine tests.

  • Language:

    Infrequent use of "damn," "hell," and "s--t."

  • Consumerism:

    Rarely, something like a cell phone or iPod makes an appearance.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults sometimes frequent the neighborhood pub for a drink or two. Conversational drug references include mention of roaches and skunks.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Clatterford

Parents need to know that this British comedy pokes good-natured fun at small-town life and an eccentric circle of gossipy women. A main character deals with the death of her husband and the change of direction her life takes in the aftermath. Strong language is sporadic, and body-related humor includes medical ailments like anal polyps and touchy subjects like Pap tests, all of which are played for laughs. While there's little content that's iffy for teens, kids may not appreciate the affectionate, character-based comedy the same way that adults (mainly women) will.

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