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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 23 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Bridget Jones's Baby

Bridget Jones's focus on her single and professional life is interrupted when she discovers she is pregnant but is unsure of the identity of the father.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

Bad Education

With the help of ghostly friends past, present and future, Stephen makes an important decision about his career at Abbey Grove. Mitchell takes his Die Hard obsession to the limit.
Runtime: 35 min

The Catch Up

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

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Homo Aqua
Barclay’s ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea. As UNIT fights for control, the summit on the Thames reveals terrifying secrets.
Runtime: 40 min

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Plastic Apocalypse
Barclay becomes humanity’s ambassador when the mysterious Salt emerges from the Tank. But his family’s life is torn apart when Salt wreaks revenge upon all mankind.
Runtime: 50 min

The War Between the Land and the Sea

The Deep
Barclay makes a terrifying descent into the world of Homo Aqua. Back on the land, Kate stands alone as Downing Street conspires with the army to change the course of the war.
Runtime: 45 min

The War Between the Land and the Sea

The Witch of the Waterfall
Barclay and Salt go on the run in a war-torn London as UNIT reels from disaster. But when Tide threatens the land and Gunsberg advances his plans, the Severance schemes demand blood.
Runtime: 45 min

The War Between the Land and the Sea

The End of the War
Barclay stands alone, Salt is lost, UNIT is powerless, and the oceans rise as the war reaches its climax. While traitors conspire, can Barclay find Salt before it’s too late?
Runtime: 55 min

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan's acclaimed epic
The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist appointed by the US in the race to develop the atomic bomb before the Nazis. But winning that race comes at a cost.
Runtime: 2 hr 50 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 23 December) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, and The War Between the Land and the Sea. 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 01:50 with Oppenheimer.

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.

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