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''[[Doctor Who]]'' is a family programme. It's not kids' television.  People of all ages watch it. That means some stories are for kids — but some aren't. Especially now that ''Doctor Who'' has spun off the decidedly more adult ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. 

Because we aim to cover the ''whole'' of the [[DWU|''Doctor Who'' universe (DWU)]], '''we do not censor our content on this site'''. 

DWU characters have had every kind of [[sex]] imaginable.  And they regularly die violent deaths — sometimes while chewin' [[tobacco]], drinkin' [[whiskey]] and/or smokin' a [[marijuana|joint]], man. As a parent, you should remember that ''Doctor Who'' is a [[time travel]] show.  That means it regularly depicts things we '''''now''''' frown on, because they '''''used to be''''' commonplace.  In the same way {{wi|Mad Men}} features offices thick with cigarette fog, you should expect that the Doctor will sometimes, for example, relish [[brandy]] with a [[17th century]] [[pirate]]. 

The only thing [[T:NOT SFW|we can promise parents]] is that we will ruthlessly root out any pornography, violent imagery, racial hatred, or other unsavoury things that are not a part of [[DWU]] stories.  Our motto is that if it ain't on the show, it ain't on this site. If you ever see any material on this site that's objectionable for children, but has nothing to do with the DWU, please contact one of our [[admin]]istrators immediately.
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== Audio ==
There's lots of different audio out there, but none of it throws up any serious red flags to parents. Nothing made by [[Big Finish Productions]] or [[AudioGo]] contains swearing or overt sexuality or gory sound effects. 

Because it's audio, however, every listener has their own idea of what exactly is going on in a particular story.  It's difficult therefore to absolutely guarantee that your kid won't have issues with certain audios.

If you're really worried, you could joint some other concerned parents at [http://forums.bigfinish.com/threads/494-The-Parent-s-Guide-to-Big-Finish-Doctor-Who The Parent's Guide to Big Finish Doctor Who], an active thread on the Big Finish forums.  It's dedicated to helping parents calculate the probability their younger kids will freak out listening to a particular audio in the car ride home.

== Comics ==
In the nearly 50 year history of [[Doctor Who comic stories]], almost none have been formally rated by any comics authority.  Of course, few, if any, are at all troubling for parents. ''Doctor Who'' comics are typically mild, with almost no hint of sexuality and little in the way of gory depictions of violence.  Language in ''Doctor Who'' comics is very mild.

That said, modern ''Doctor Who'' comics are split into two basic '''reading levels''', if not '''content levels'''. If you're looking for comics that are easier for your younger child to read, you probably want to give the [[Doctor Who Adventures comic stories]] a try. [[Doctor Who Magazine comic stories]] and [[Doctor Who (IDW)|IDW stories]] are written to more of a teenage/young adult standard.

== Games ==
Video games haven't been a huge part of the [[DWU]] experience, but none have received anything greater than an ESRB "E for everyone" rating.  Most games, however, weren't written in the [[21st century]] and so weren't rated. But they were made in the [[1980s]] and [[1990s]], so their graphics weren't sophisticated enough to offend anyone. (Except embarrassed game designers.)

== Prose ==
=== Novels ===
''Doctor Who'' novels range the gamut from books for young readers to books for adults. Like comics, ''Doctor Who'' books are written to various reading standards.  [[Target novelisation]]s and [[New Series Adventures]] are typically for younger readers.  [[Quick Reads]] can also be enjoyed by kids who are under 12, but they're actually written for adults with literacy issues. '''''These books'' do ''not'' contain any significant areas for parental concern.'''

The tricky books for parents are those written from about [[1992 (releases)|1992]] to [[2004 (releases)|2004]] — that is, the period of time when ''Doctor Who'' was off the air.  In particular the [[Virgin New Adventures]] line was interested in "pushing the envelope".  Although there is no formal book rating "system" out there, '''parents are advised to read these novels first''' before allowing children under the age of 15 read them. The same applies to [[:category:Torchwood novels|''Torchwood'' novels]]. '''''These books'' contain everything from significant swearing to illegal drug use to frank sexuality.'''

=== Short stories ===
Short stories are also written for different audiences.  Those in [[Doctor Who annual|''Doctor Who'' annuals]] are definitely written with kids in mind, and parents are unlikely to find objectionable content there, other than simplistic plots.  

Those stories written for the [[Short Trips (series)|Short Trips]] and [[Decalog (series)|Decalog]] series are intended for older readers. It would be laborious in the extreme, however, to point out which of the individual stories offer which specific parental concerns.  If you're worried about the short stories your child is reading, we recommend that you at least skim them for yourself.

== Television ==
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| title           = Torchwood
| image           = TorchwoodLogo.jpg
| aka             =
| network         = [[BBC One]], [[BBC Two|Two]], [[BBC Three|Three]] and [[Starz]]
| startdate       = [[2006 (releases)|2006]]
| length          = 45'
| description     = ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' is about a team of people who investigate supernatural and alien phenomena.  
| characters      = [[Jack Harkness]], [[Gwen Cooper]], [[Ianto Jones]], [[Toshiko Sato]], [[Owen Harper]], [[Rex Matheson]], [[Esther Drummond]], [[Rhys Williams]]
| similar         = {{wi|The X-Files}}, {{wi|Sleepy Hollow (TV series)|Sleepy Hollow}}
| availability    = Global via broadcast, physical home media and [[iTunes]] digital download. 
| rating          = [[File:BBFC-15.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/15]]
| typical         = [[File:BBFC-15.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/15]]
| content         = Typical warnings include: "contains moderate violence and gore", "contains strong violence, some bloody", "contains strong language", "contains moderate sex references" and the like.
| violence        = Frequent depictions of violence, some quite gruesome.
| language        = Swearing commonplace but not typically gratuitous.
| sex             = Frequent depictions of sex.
| nudity          = Full nudity rare and brief, but there are definitely instances that would push a PG-13 rating, were it a film.  
| drugs           = None
| tobacco         = Very occasional use by a protagonist. Overall, though, tobacco ue is limited to guest stars.
| alcohol         = Fairly frequent depictions of social drinking
| crude           = Frequent sexual innuendo and outright frank discussion of sex
| clip            = We are here - Torchwood Children of Earth - BBC
| clip2           = Girl talk - Torchwood - BBC 
| clip3           = Captain Jack kisses Captain Jack - Torchwood - BBC
| trailer         =   
}}

{{Parent Filter TV
| title           = Doctor Who
| image           = Doctor Who logo 1.jpg
| aka             =
| network         = [[BBC One]]
| startdate       = [[1963 (releases)|1963]]
| length          = two main formats: 25' and 45'
| description     = ''Doctor Who'' is a largely anthological show about time travel and general adventure that draws from straight drama, science fiction, historical fiction and comedy genres.
| characters      = [[The Doctor]] and his [[companion]]s
| similar         = {{wi|Quantum Leap}}
| availability    = Global, through terrestrial broadcast and home video sales. Widely distributed through the world on [[iTunes]]. 
| rating          = [[File:BBFC-12.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/12a-and-12]]
| typical         = [[file:BBFC-PG.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/PG]] and [[file:BBFC-U.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/U]] 
| content         =  Many episodes made before the advent of ratings system and so have no specific ratings comments.  However, modern episodes typically have comments like "contains mild horror (and violence)". 
| violence        = Frequent depictions of violence, but gore and blood are extremely rare
| language        = Very mild swearing on rare occasion. However, words used are typically associated with British, not American, English
| sex             = Occasionally implied but never shown
| nudity          = None. Ever. 
| drugs           = Real world drugs almost never seen. Fictional drugs have been depicted in order to make a metaphorical point. 
| tobacco         = Only once used by protagonist in 50 years.  More common in [[serial]]s of the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]] to indicate villainy.
| alcohol         = Fairly frequent depictions of social drinking
| crude           = Sexual innuendo on rare occasion
| clip            = Here come the Ghosts! - Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts - Series 2 - BBC
| clip2           = River rescue - Doctor Who - BBC
| clip3           = The Power to End All Life - Genesis of the Daleks - Doctor Who - BBC
| trailer         =   
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{{Parent Filter TV
| title           = The Sarah Jane Adventures
| image           = Sarah Jane Adventures Logo.jpg
| aka             = SJA
| network         = [[CBBC]]
| startdate       = [[2006 (production)|2006]]
| length          = 25'
| description     = ''SJA'' followed the adventures of former ''Doctor Who'' [[companion]] [[Sarah Jane Smith]] as she investigated alien phenomena with friends of her high school-aged son. 
| characters      = [[Sarah Jane Smith]], [[Maria Jackson]], [[Luke Smith]], [[Clyde Langer]], [[Rani Chandra]], [[Alan Jackson]], [[Mr Smith]]
| similar         = {{wi|Scooby Doo}}, ''[[K9 (TV series)|K9]]'', ''[[Doctor Who]]'' of the mid-[[1970s]]
| availability    = Mainly broadcast only in the UK, but it's had at least limited run elsewhere. Available on DVD and [[iTunes]] in many localities. 
| rating          = [[file:BBFC-PG.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/PG]] 
| typical         = [[file:BBFC-PG.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/PG]] 
| content         = Mild fantasy horror. Mild threat. Scary scenes
| violence        = Low levels, even compared with ''Doctor Who''. Protagonists actively prefer non-violent solutions.
| language        = None
| sex             = Almost no discussion of it, except by one character in the first season
| nudity          = Never.  Not even revealing clothes.
| drugs           = None
| tobacco         = None
| alcohol         = None
| crude           = Some fart jokes
| clip            =
| clip2           = 
| clip3           = 
| trailer         =   
}}

{{Parent Filter TV
| title           = K9
| aka             =
| image           = K9LogoTest.png
| network         = Either [[Net10]] or [[Disney XD]]
| start date      = [[2009 (releases)|2009]] 
| length          = 25'
| description     = 
| characters      = [[K9 Mark 2]], [[Alistair Gryffen]], [[Starkey]], [[Jorjie Turner]], [[Darius Pike]]
| similar         = ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''
| availability    = Globally-sporadic broadcast run; mainly available to most through DVD. No [[iTunes]] availability known.
| rating          = [[file:BBFC-PG.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/PG]] 
| typical         = [[file:BBFC-PG.png|50px|link=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/PG]] 
| content         = Mild fantasy violence and threat
| violence        = Mild
| language        = None
| sex             = None
| nudity          = None
| drugs           = None
| tobacco         = None
| alcohol         = None
| crude           = None
| clip            = K9 - The Series (2009)
| clip2           = 
| clip3           = 
| trailer         = 
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