BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 17 Feb

12:45 AM

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 00:45

The Snatch Game is back - but with a twist - in the all-new Miss Snatch Game Pageant. Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts and pop superstar Jade join in the fun.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
2:00 AM

Dating Apps: The Inside Story — 02:00

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
3:00 AM

Top Gear — 03:00

Richard Hammond is dropped into remote Canada to test a watch with a built-in emergency beacon. Gillian Anderson tries her hand in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:05

Brazil
A helicopter trip over Brazil's northern savannah helps adventurer Steve Backshall find his next contender for the Deadly 60, the elusive giant anteater.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
7:30 PM

The Weakest Link — 19:30

Episode 6
Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Esme Young, Patrick Grant, Dave Gorman, Richard Coles, Karim Zeroual, Kaz Kamwi, Candice Brown and The Vivienne.
Runtime: 45 min
8:15 PM

Alan Carr's Picture Slam — 20:15

Episode 4
Married couple Stewart and Ross from Glasgow, London couple Amy and Anwar, and Liverpudlian uncle and niece George and Danielle all hope to Picture Slam their way to £10,000.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 21:00

Episode 4
The queens go inter-gay-lactic as they tackle a space-themed girl group challenge. Rag’n’Bone Man and Bananarama join in the fun.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
10:10 PM

Dinosaur — 22:10

Episode 3
Nina’s ‘work husband’, Clay, puts a strain on things between her and Lee. But an invitation from Lee to an open mic night gives Nina a chance to find out where she stands.
Runtime: 30 min
10:40 PM

Dinosaur — 22:40

Episode 4
After a drunken error, Nina must battle a number of different challenges to try and correct her mistake. However, despite her best efforts, has the damage already been done?
Runtime: 30 min
11:10 PM

Beetlejuice — 23:10

The ghost with the most
Two ghosts hire a chaotic spirit to help them scare away a family from New York who move into their house and start destroying their most treasured possessions and memories.
Runtime: 1 hr 25 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 17 February) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, The Weakest Link, and Alan Carr's Picture Slam. 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 00:35 with Beetlejuice.

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