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 Wednesday 03 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 03 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 00:00
Colombia’s Gold Cartels
Colombia is known for cocaine production, but Ashley uncovers another highly priced product that’s funding deadly organised crime groups – gold.
1:00 AM
Top Gear — 01:00
The team hit Norway for a Winter Olympics special in which they attempt Olympic events, but with cars. The team fire a rocket-powered Mini off a ski jump.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:00 AM
Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 02:00
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
2:30 AM
Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 02:30
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
3:00 AM
Dating Apps: The Inside Story — 03:00
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
7:00 PM
Horrible Histories — 19:00
Every series ever made
Rattus has enlisted the help of Horrible Histories songwriter Richie to help him present a special song-filled show in which everything is a song!
7:30 PM
Horrible Histories — 19:30
Loo Man's Gross Guide
From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history's grossest things.
7:58 PM
8:00 PM
Top Gear — 20:00
Vietnam Special
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go to Vietnam and are told to travel the length of the country in eight days - a task the US military failed to do in ten years.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
9:15 PM
Dating Apps: The Inside Story — 21:15
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
10:15 PM
Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 22:15
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
10:45 PM
Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 22:45
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
11:15 PM
Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 23:15
Sweden’s Teen Gunmen
Sweden has been a European hotspot for gang-related shootings and bombings. Ashely spends a week meeting young men who don’t flinch from carrying a gun and using it if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 03 December) on BBC Three, you can watch Horrible Histories, The Catch Up, Top Gear, and Dating Apps: The Inside Story. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC Three live?
You can watch BBC Three live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on BBC Three today?
Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:15 with Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.