BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 04 Mar

12:10 AM

Thirteen — 00:10

Episode 3
Drama series. The police investigation makes some breakthroughs but Carne and Merchant find themselves on opposing sides. Ivy's family life implodes as lies are uncovered.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
1:05 AM

Thirteen — 01:05

Episode 4
Drama series. Ivy is arrested and questioned about the body discovered at Colbridge Road. She goes into shutdown and it is up to Christina to set Ivy free from guilt.
2:05 AM

Thirteen — 02:05

Episode 5
Drama series. Ivy is forced to face the truth of what happened to her. She must decide whether to give in to the past or fight for the future. Can she ever truly be free?
3:05 AM

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist — 03:05

A robbery fuelled by fame
Who was behind the infamous gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian? Those close to the case reveal details about the crime for the first time.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
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

Mozambique
Wildlife series. Deep in the waters of the Indian Ocean, Steve goes in search of the biggest fish in the sea, so big that it can weigh as much as a double decker bus.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

South Africa
Wildlife series. With his crew in tow, Steve Backshall is on a mission to find all the animals that most Africans spend as much time as possible avoiding.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Dragons' Den — 20:00

Episode 5
CEO of Refy Beauty, Jenna Meek, returns to the Den. The pitches this time are a phone call-first dating app, a glam makeover to a camping classic, gut-friendly ferments and headphone kits for kids.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Apprentice — 21:00

Flowers
The candidates turn petals into profits, selling flowers to the public and corporate clients. But a bunch of problems lead to a pruning in the boardroom.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

The Apprentice: Unfinished Business — 22:00

Flowers
As Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner, Angela Scanlon and guests Shazia Mirza and Mike Soutar take a look at the candidates' performances.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Tell Me Lies — 22:30

Did Your Dirty Words Comes Out to Play?
When a snowed-in campus forces everyone to Evan's for Thanksgiving, tensions run high.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
11:25 PM

Tell Me Lies — 23:25

I'm Not Drowning Fast Enough
Lucy and Bree attend a professor's Christmas party. Lucy makes a rash decision that affects Pippa.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 04 March) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Dragons' Den, and The Apprentice. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Three today?

Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:20 with Tell Me Lies.

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