What's on BBC Three Tonight

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM EastEnders Jack tries to find a way to get through to Denise. Everyone gathers to celebrate Kim and Howie’s engagement. Oscar must break some bad news to Jasmine and Josh.

7:30 PM EastEnders Walford rallies behind Jack and Denise. A familiar face returns to the Square. Vinny makes a declaration to Penny.

8:00 PM EastEnders Penny worries about telling Gina her and Vinny’s plans, Chelsea becomes overwhelmed by mounting worries, and Ian fears one mistake could cost him everything.

8:30 PM EastEnders Chelsea receives an unexpected offer, Ian turns to Kathy for help, and Bea meddles with Honey and Billy.

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BBC Three Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Funboys — 00:00

Callum goes full method, role-playing a starving peasant with a tyrannical land steward as the Funboys belatedly get involved in the Great Famine.

Runtime: 25 min

12:25 AM

Funboys — 00:25

Strange things are afoot in Ballymacnoose: animals in small clothing, paranormal sightings of leprechauns, and most bizarrely of all, Callum gets his first match on a dating app.

Runtime: 25 min

12:50 AM

Funboys — 00:50

Life gets sticky in Ballymacnoose when Callum walks in on Gemma and Lorcan in bed. Meanwhile, Jordan’s new lover, 50-year-old Grainne, points out his receding hairline.

Runtime: 25 min

1:15 AM

Funboys — 01:15

Callum slowly unravels under the strain of Jordan's relentless night terrors about baldness until he stumbles upon a flyer for Ballymacbot Wars - a local robot combat tournament.

Runtime: 25 min

1:40 AM

PRU — 01:40

Episode 1

It’s Sienna’s first day at the PRU and a chance for a fresh start. But when class clown Halil threatens the class paintballing trip, Sienna takes matters into her own hands.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

2:05 AM

PRU — 02:05

Episode 2

The kids are introduced to the ‘power of manifestation’ by holier-than-thou life coach Noah. Meanwhile, Belle contemplates sending a nude.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

2:30 AM

PRU — 02:30

Episode 3

Romance is in the air as Jean and Anthony take the kids camping in the woods. The kids struggle to navigate the area, the elements and, ultimately, each other.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

2:55 AM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 02:55

The Doctor and Clara face their last Christmas. Trapped on an Arctic base, under attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? Santa Claus!

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 PM

EastEnders — 19:00

Jack tries to find a way to get through to Denise. Everyone gathers to celebrate Kim and Howie’s engagement. Oscar must break some bad news to Jasmine and Josh.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

EastEnders — 19:30

Walford rallies behind Jack and Denise. A familiar face returns to the Square. Vinny makes a declaration to Penny.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

EastEnders — 20:00

Penny worries about telling Gina her and Vinny’s plans, Chelsea becomes overwhelmed by mounting worries, and Ian fears one mistake could cost him everything.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

EastEnders — 20:30

Chelsea receives an unexpected offer, Ian turns to Kathy for help, and Bea meddles with Honey and Billy.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

OnlyFans: Inside the Machine — 21:00

Who's really in control?

Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation and coercion at the hands of their managers.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

The Idea of You — 22:00

Feel everything

When Solene is asked to chaperone her daughter, Izzy, to the Coachella festival, little does she expect to fall for a member of a famous boy band 16 years her junior.

Runtime: 1 hr 50 min i Available on iPlayer

11:50 PM

Kidnapped by My Mum — 23:50

Six years lost, one journey to the truth

At 11 years old, Alex vanished on holiday with his mother and grandfather for six years. Now, he's retracing his steps across Europe to tell the full story for the first time.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Three — 22 June 2026

1:25 AM

We Built a Zoo

Having faced criticism for keeping exotic animals in his home, 19-year-old TikTok star Kyle Thomas teams up with a small wildlife park owner to build a zoo.
2:25 AM

Jesy Nelson: 'Odd One Out'

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson goes on a journey of rehabilitation as she opens up about abuse she has suffered at the hands of cyberbullies and its effects on her mental health.
3:25 AM

PRU

The future of The Spring is under threat as the school inspector visits while the kids take part in the annual PRU ‘Bake Off’. What could go wrong?
3:50 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films

Pobl Bachyn is a short comedy-horror film from Tarot about the horrors of Welsh folklore, English tourists and, to a lesser extent, being hungover.
7:00 PM

The Catch Up

A round-up of the day's news.
7:05 PM

Natural World

Looking at the progress of three black bear cubs as they follow their mother through the spectacular Northwoods of Minnesota.

See full BBC Three schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 21 June) on BBC Three, you can watch EastEnders, OnlyFans: Inside the Machine, and The Idea of You. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Three today?

Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 01:25 with Kidnapped by My Mum.

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