What's on BBC Three Tonight

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM The Catch Up A round-up of the day's news.

7:05 PM Deadly 60 A helicopter trip over Brazil's northern savannah helps adventurer Steve Backshall find his next contender for the Deadly 60, the elusive giant anteater.

7:30 PM Deadly 60 Steve Backshall and the Deadly crew head into the flooded forests of Brazil. Steve takes a swim in a piranha-infested river in order to find out more about these killer fish.

      
        8:00 PM
        
          Horrible Histories: The Movie
        
      Comedy. When Roman lad Atti offends edgy Emperor Nero, he is drafted to fight in far-flung Britain, where local Celt lass Orla itches to join Boudicca’s uprising against the occupying legions.

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BBC Three Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )

12:15 AM

My Old Ass — 00:15

In this coming-of-age story, 18-year-old Elliott goes on a magic mushroom trip and gets transformative advice from her 39-year-old self.

Runtime: 1 hr 25 min

1:40 AM

Hunting the Rolex Rippers — 01:40

Robberies on the rise

Journalist Tir Dhondy explores the rise in luxury watch theft, meeting the moped riders snatching watches off the street, as well as a gang leader who runs a team of watch rippers.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

2:05 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 02:05

Tir Dhondy reveals the realities behind modern Las Vegas. She goes to a high-octane pool party to discover how casinos are cashing in on the party scene.

Runtime: 45 min

2:50 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 02:50

Tir goes even further into the underbelly of Las Vegas to investigate how the reinvention of the city to pull in a new generation of visitors is affecting those who live and work there.

Runtime: 45 min

3:35 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:35

Pobl Bachyn

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.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.

Runtime: 5 min

7:05 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:05

Brazil

A helicopter trip over Brazil's northern savannah helps adventurer Steve Backshall find his next contender for the Deadly 60, the elusive giant anteater.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Brazil

Steve Backshall and the Deadly crew head into the flooded forests of Brazil. Steve takes a swim in a piranha-infested river in order to find out more about these killer fish.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

8:00 PM

Horrible Histories: The Movie — 20:00

Comedy. When Roman lad Atti offends edgy Emperor Nero, he is drafted to fight in far-flung Britain, where local Celt lass Orla itches to join Boudicca’s uprising against the occupying legions.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

9:30 PM

Ludwig — 21:30

Episode 5

John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission, and a shocking revelation leaves John reeling.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

10:30 PM

Fleabag — 22:30

Episode 1

Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

10:55 PM

Fleabag — 22:55

Episode 2

Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

11:25 PM

Fleabag — 23:25

Episode 3

Sitcom. Fleabag helps her inappropriate brother-in-law buy a present for Claire, who is organising her own surprise birthday party. Fleabag reconnects with a toothy friend.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

11:50 PM

Fleabag — 23:50

Episode 4

Sitcom. Fleabag and her sister visit a female-only silent retreat, courtesy of their father. Their enforced silence is interrupted by an unusual neighbouring weekend workshop.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Three — 25 July 2026

12:20 AM

Fleabag

Sitcom. On the anniversary of her mother's death, Fleabag and Claire return to their family home for the annual memorial lunch.
12:45 AM

Fleabag

Sitcom. In the last episode, Fleabag faces up to her actions and reveals what happened to her beloved friend Boo.
1:10 AM

Ideal

Comedy about small-time dope dealer Moz. With his pregnant girlfriend in a lesbian relationship, Moz shifts his attentions to neighbour Judith. Cartoon Head has a surprise for Derrick's stag party.
1:40 AM

Ideal

Manchester-based comedy series about small-time dope dealer Moz. Moz wakes up next to someone shocking, fills his kitchen with foam, and finds out that his landlord is on the way round.
2:10 AM

Ideal

Comedy about small-time dope dealer Moz. Is Moz falling for new neighbour Judith? Is he being haunted by the ghost of Craig? And, more importantly, where can he hide the PC's crop of marijuana plants?
2:40 AM

Ideal

Comedy about small-time dope dealer Moz. Moz makes a startling discovery about his new love. Scary OAP Mrs Coneybear arrives to perform a seance, and a plain clothes cop becomes trapped in the loft.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 24 July) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Horrible Histories: The Movie, and Ludwig. 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 00:20 with Fleabag.

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