BBC Three TV Guide

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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

Top Gear

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

Daddy Issues

Malcolm is babysitting Sadie whilst Gemma is out on the town. Derek tricks Malcolm into helping seek revenge on his ex, but panic ensues when Gemma announces she is coming home.
Runtime: 25 min

Daddy Issues

Malcolm takes Gemma and Sadie on a weekend break. When Malcolm’s estranged dad, Jackie, invites himself along, Malcolm calls Derek for support but soon discovers his secret addiction.
Runtime: 25 min

It’s What She Would Have Wanted

By rising star Holly Hall
Short comedy film written by- and starring Holly Hall, winner of the BBC New Comedy Digital Award 2021. Featuring Kate Robbins and Fiona Allen.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

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.

Horrible Histories

The past is no longer a mystery ...
How long does it take to build a pyramid? Why didn’t people like the Statue of Liberty? Why are there pineapples on St Paul’s? Horrible Histories takes a tour of the world’s greatest landmarks.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Horrible Histories

The past is no longer a mystery ...
From William the Conqueror making rules about chopping off body parts to Elizabeth I in court over some swan-related mischief, Horrible Histories takes a look at some history’s most ridiculous rules.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

The Catch Up

A round-up of the day's news.
Runtime: 5 min

Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC

Directors' box to dugout
Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but is it a decision he’ll come to regret?
Runtime: 1 hr

Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen

From fame to fatal addiction
Documentary investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry and the woman at the centre of the case, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' by US prosecutors.
Runtime: 1 hr

Fake Friend: The Ticket Scammer

Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer
How a Somerset high-flyer turned his charm and connections into tools of deception – conning his school friends and hundreds of others while living a life of glamour himself.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

A tense race against time
Globetrotting action sequel in which archaeologist Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) must track down a mad bioweapons genius who threatens to unleash a deadly plague from Pandora's Box.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Monday 08 December) on BBC Three, you can watch Horrible Histories, The Catch Up, Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC, and Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen. 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 00:50 with Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.

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