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 Monday 05 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Mon 05 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
The Traitors: Uncloaked — 00:20
Ed Gamble unpacks all the drama from the first episode with Lucy Beaumont, Jack Remmington, Traitor Minah and Faithful Mollie.
Runtime:
30 min
12:50 AM
The Traitors: Uncloaked — 00:50
Ed Gamble unpacks episode 2 of series 4 with celebrity Faithful Joe Marler and Tom and Alex from series 1.
Runtime:
30 min
1:20 AM
The Traitors: Uncloaked — 01:20
Ed Gamble dissects all the action from episode 3 with celebrity Traitor Cat Burns and series 3 Traitor Charlotte.
Runtime:
30 min
1:50 AM
The Young Offenders — 01:50
Episode 4
Conor and Mairead’s much loved fridge has finally given up on them. A road trip to find a replacement and relive some memories brings about unexpected results.
2:20 AM
The Young Offenders — 02:20
Episode 5
Comedy following the adventures of two best friends. The lads come up with an ill-advised plan to raise some money to help Mairead out.
2:50 AM
The Young Offenders — 02:50
Episode 6
Comedy following the adventures of two best friends. A wild bus ride, accidentally instigated by local bully Billy Murphy, brings the lads and the girls closer together.
3:25 AM
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 03:25
Donna and Janet are furious with Gaz and demand he decide who he wants by three o'clock. He decides to audition them both.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
7:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:15
The Clam Whisperer
A flock of clams descend on Bikini Bottom.
Runtime:
15 min
7:30 PM
Top Gear — 19:30
Africa Special: Part 1
In the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Africa with a simple mission - to find the definitive source of the Nile.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
Top Gear — 20:30
Africa Special: Part 2
Having survived insane traffic, lethal mudslides and dubious map reading, the trio reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:30 PM
Movies With Ali Plumb — 21:30
Becoming... Ethan Hunt - A Tom Cruise Mission: Impossible Special
Tom Cruise on his time as the unstoppable star of the Mission: Impossible movies ahead of The Final Reckoning with Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Greg Tarzan Davis.
10:00 PM
Mission: Impossible — 22:00
Light the fuse from the very beginning
When a crucial mission goes wrong, spy Ethan Hunt finds himself out on a limb and under suspicion. Taking the law into his own hands, he races to clear his name and expose the real traitor.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
11:45 PM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 23:45
England Heat
In this English heat, the all-female Diva Drivers from Leicestershire are determined to outmanoeuvre Somerset’s Checkshirt Choppers and win a place in the semi-final.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Monday 05 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Top Gear, and Movies With Ali Plumb. 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 The Fast and the Farmer-ish.
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.