Bid to let children see Spider-Man

Young children may be able to see the new Spider- Man film if cinema owners can persuade councils to change the film's classification.

It follows the decision by two councils in Norfolk who have downgraded the film from 12 to PG.

Trevor Wicks, 44, who owns five cinemas across East Anglia, argued that the British Board of Film Classification was wrong to give the film a 12 classification - as it was no more violent than the PGrated Lord Of The Rings.

Members of Breckland and North Norfolk councils agreed after watching a special screening.

But they said the film should contain a warning that scenes might be unsuitable for children aged under eight.

Mr Wicks said: "I'm delighted. I didn't think the film should be differently rated to Lord Of The Rings. It's aimed at children. They can get Spider-Man toys with their burgers but they can't watch the film.

"I think it's a victory for common sense."