BBC Three TV Guide

View the BBC Three (BBC3) schedule for today. BBC Three showcases boundary-pushing comedy, drama and factual storytelling made for younger audiences. See what's on BBC Three on Tuesday 02 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone

South Africa’s Rhino Hunters
Ashley is in South Africa exploring illegal poaching and the rhino horn trade, discovering how young men from deprived communities are being enticed into this deadly business.

Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster

Episode 1
A cautionary tale: a 16-year-old call centre worker in Glasgow embarks on a five-year crime wave.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster

Episode 2
On the run: Elliot is stealing and spending across the globe, despite a growing squad of investigators hot on his heels.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster

Episode 3
Elliot leaves prison in Canada determined to remain at large, but the net is closing in around him.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist

A robbery fuelled by fame
Who was behind the infamous gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian? Those close to the case reveal details about the crime for the first time.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Horrible Histories

Rotten Romans in Britain
Everything from roads to baths to pies, hosts Emperor Nero and warrior queen Boudicca are here to show what the Romans did while they were here in Britain
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Horrible Histories

The Chaotic Civil War
Take a journey through one of the weirdest, wildest periods in English history, featuring the only time that a king has been tried and executed for treason!
Runtime: 28 min i Available on iPlayer

The Catch Up

A round-up of the day's news.
Runtime: 2 min

Top Gear

USA Special
Motoring magazine with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, who think that a fly-drive holiday to Florida would be more fun if you bought a car instead of renting one.
Runtime: 1 hr

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury

Episode 7
Injured and unable to box, Tommy swaps the ring for Marbella, family time with Bambi and a seat on The Wheel. But with his hand out of action, will he manage to stay on track?
Runtime: 30 min

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury

Episode 8
With his hand healed, Tommy’s back in training and focusing on family time. Meanwhile, John has had a health scare…
Runtime: 30 min

Dating Apps: The Inside Story

Seduced or snared by the swipe?
Documentary exploring how Match Group and dating apps reshaped love, asking serious questions about safety, profit and whether we’ve been trapped by the swipe.
Runtime: 1 hr

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone

Marseille’s Narco Wars
Ashley visits Marseille to meet police, street dealers and hitmen, all caught up in bloody drug wars that are ravaging France’s second-largest city.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 02 December) on BBC Three, you can watch Horrible Histories, The Catch Up, Top Gear, and Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury. 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 00:00 with Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.

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