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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 Friday 23 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Channels
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The Beauty Queen and the Catfish

With the perpetrator now investigated by the police as a serial offender, questions turn to what drove them to become one of the UK’s prolific catfish - and why can’t they stop?
Runtime: 45 min

Dating Apps: The Inside Story

Documentary exploring how Match Group and dating apps reshaped love, asking serious questions about safety, profit and whether we’ve been trapped by the swipe.
Runtime: 1 hr

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What Do NFTs and the Blockchain Mean for Gaming?
Which titles do you wish would make a return? Steffan Powell, the BBC’s Gaming Reporter, chats it through.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

Stacey Dooley

Costa del Narcos
Stacey Dooley gains unique access to police, dealers and smugglers in southern Spain, the main gateway for drugs into Europe.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

The Catch Up

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

SpongeBob SquarePants

My Leg!
SpongeBob tries to keep Fred's leg out of harm's way.
Runtime: 10 min

SpongeBob SquarePants

Ink Lemonade
Patrick's lemonade has a secret ingredient!
Runtime: 15 min

Waterloo Road

Episode 5
Nicky suspects something’s up with Tony, but can she figure out what’s really going on? Agnes spirals as Schuey pushes her too far, and Darius fears Stella will discover his secret.
Runtime: 1 hr

Waterloo Road

Episode 6
Nicky and Tonya struggle in the aftermath, Darius’s desperation sees him take big steps to protect his secret, and Agnes betrays Schuey’s trust.
Runtime: 1 hr

Our Girl

Episode 3
Drama series. 2 Section are in Afghanistan on a covert mission deep in the heart of the country. Georgie and Elvis are thrown together in extreme circumstances.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Our Girl

Episode 4
Drama series. An exhausted 2 Section retreat to Kabul only to be ordered to support Elvis in a final mission.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Ben Is Back

Recovering teenage drug addict Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to the family home on Christmas Eve. Though wary, mother Holly agrees to let him stay for 24 hours, but is Ben to be trusted?
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 23 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Waterloo Road, and Our Girl. 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 01:05 with Ben Is Back.

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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