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 Thursday 22 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Thu 22 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Things You Should Have Done — 00:05
Do Something Entrepreneurial
The family find themselves in crippling debt. Chi and Lucas discover a fool-proof moneymaking scheme, and Dave attempts to reconnect with an estranged, rich relative.
12:35 AM
Things You Should Have Done — 00:35
Give Back to Others
Chi gives back to those less fortunate, including her depressed grief counsellor, Ruth. Dave and Lucas embark on a well-intentioned crime spree.
1:05 AM
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 01:05
The women work together to reveal the true identity of their catfish. However, as more victims and evidence come to light, the women are forced to take matters into their own hands.
Runtime:
45 min
1:50 AM
Top Gear — 01:50
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
2:50 AM
Top Gear — 02:50
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
3:50 AM
Press X on the BBC — 03:50
Forgotten Game Franchises
Which titles do you wish would make a return? Steffan Powell, the BBC’s Gaming Reporter, chats it through.
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
7:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:15
Bottle Burglars
SpongeBob and Squidward let Plankton steal the secret formula.
Runtime:
15 min
7:30 PM
Sort Your Life Out — 19:30
Is It a Bedroom, Or Is It a Garage?
Stacey and the team help the Jamieson family to sort through three generations of clutter to transform the home that’s been in their family for 40 years.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
Stacey Dooley — 20:30
Costa del Narcos
Stacey Dooley gains unique access to police, dealers and smugglers in southern Spain, the main gateway for drugs into Europe.
9:30 PM
Our Girl — 21:30
Episode 1
Drama series. 2 Section are deployed on a humanitarian mission to Nepal after an earthquake, where Georgie's patience is tested by a new recruit.
10:30 PM
Our Girl — 22:30
Episode 2
Drama series. When some children are abducted from the village, Georgie leads a rescue mission to Kathmandu.
11:30 PM
Kindling — 23:30
A group of young men return to their home town in order to turn their friend's final days into a celebration of life and friendship.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 22 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Sort Your Life Out, and Stacey Dooley. 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 01:00 with Kindling.
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.