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 20 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Tell Me Lies
The Bedrooms of Our Friends
Lucy and Stephen go to the final party of the semester, and everything changes.
Dinosaur
After months working on the Isle of Wight, Nina must choose between what she thinks she should do and what she really wants. Should she cancel her plans with Lee?
Runtime:
30 min
Dinosaur
Nina hopes life will return to normal back in Glasgow, but a surprise arrival at the museum and a secret of Bo’s means things are going to be far from straightforward.
Runtime:
25 min
Dinosaur
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
Dinosaur
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
Behind Bars: Sex, Bribes and Murder
Episode 1
An investigation into a viral prison sex tape leads journalist Mobeen Azhar to discover an illicit prison economy fuelled by inappropriate relationships, coercion and contraband.
Deadly 60
Killers
Steve Backshall has encountered some incredible animals on his search around the planet, including those that are deadly to humans. They're looked at in detail here.
Deadly 60
Weapons
Looking back at some of Steve Backshall's favourite creatures, whose jaws, claws, venom and speed prove to be very useful weapons in the battle of the wild.
Runtime:
30 min
Top Gear
Episode 6
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
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia
Episode 5
Tom Ballard, Luke McGregor, Nikki Britton and Wil Anderson witness spelling magic courtesy of Aaron the Magnificent and choose their own adventure in the latest Guy Montgomery novel.
Runtime:
50 min
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia
Episode 6
Rhys Nicholson, Concetta Caristo, Dan Rath and Tom Ballard attempt to spell audience members’ names, travel 'Aaron’d' the world with Aaron Chen and are treated to a dance.
Runtime:
50 min
The Traitors Ireland
Episode 9
Siobhan has a chilling revelation for the Faithfuls at breakfast. Emotions run high as the Faithfuls desperately try to find another Traitor.
Runtime:
50 min
The Traitors Ireland
Episode 10
In the ultimate game of trust, the players must decide who they doubt the most. But will that person be punished or rewarded?
Runtime:
55 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Friday 20 February) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia. 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 00:25 with The Traitors Ireland.
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.