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 21 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 21 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 1:00 AM (1:00 AM UK Time )
1:00 AM
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 01:00
When a mysterious doctor starts flirting with a former beauty queen online, she smells a love rat. But when she starts digging, the mystery deepens, and nothing is as it seems.
Runtime:
45 min
1:45 AM
Top Gear — 01:45
Motoring magazine. Inspired by the Jaguar F-type, Range Rover Sport and New Bus for London, the team celebrates all that is great about Britain's motor industry.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:45 AM
Press X on the BBC — 02:45
Desert Island Games
Eight games, a book and a luxury. What would you choose? Steffan Powell chats with gaming YouTuber Elz the Witch and gaming experts and comedians Inel Tomlinson and Glenn Moore.
2:55 AM
Gavin & Stacey — 02:55
Christmas Special 2008
Festive edition of the hit sitcom. As Nessa and the Wests head to Essex to spend Christmas with the Shipmans, Gavin and Stacey have a startling announcement to make.
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:05
Doodle Dimension
SpongeBob gets trapped in an alternate dimension.
Runtime:
10 min
7:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:15
Moving Bubble Bass
SpongeBob and Patrick help Bubble Bass move.
Runtime:
15 min
7:30 PM
Top Gear — 19:30
Episode 1
Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to prove that the hot hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern equivalents.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
Top Gear — 20:30
Episode 2
A jam-packed show featuring Italian sports cars, military manoeuvres and a trip to Belgium. Actor Tom Hiddleston is out on the track as the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:30 PM
Miami Vice — 21:30
No rules. No law. No order
Film based on the 1980s TV action drama, this update focuses on vice detectives Crockett and Tubbs as their respective personal and professional lives become dangerously intertwined.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
11:35 PM
Things You Should Have Done — 23:35
Get Therapy
Chi is once again forced to contend with life and death, but this time under the guidance of unhinged grief counsellor Ruth. The gang go to bingo in search of answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 21 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Top Gear, and Miami Vice. 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 00:05 with Things You Should Have Done.
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.