BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 11 Mar

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 00:05

When a mysterious doctor starts flirting with a former beauty queen online, she smells a love rat. But when she starts digging, the mystery deepens, and nothing is as it seems.
Runtime: 45 min

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 00:50

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

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 01:35

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

Men of the Manosphere — 02:20

Advice and inspiration, or spite and scorn?
James Blake joins three young men to explore why they’ve turned to the so-called manosphere to achieve success, and how it’s influenced their real lives.

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 03:20

With his hand healed, Tommy’s back in training and focusing on family time. Meanwhile, John has had a health scare…
Runtime: 30 min

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Deadly 60 — 19:05

Thailand
In Thailand, Steve comes face-to-face with the longest venomous snake in the world, the king cobra, whose bite could kill an elephant.
Runtime: 25 min

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Uganda
Wildlife series. Steve is in Uganda, getting up close and personal with gorillas in the mountains, squabbling baboons on the savannah and chimps in the forest.
Runtime: 30 min

Dragons' Den — 20:00

Episode 6
In this episode, the pitches are a 'nose-friendly' home composter, a GP with a medical bag redesign, a DIY drinks entrepreneur, and a husband-and-wife team with a pre-loved kitchen business.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Apprentice — 21:00

Egypt
The candidates head to Egypt to put on corporate away days. One team heads to the desert but ends up having a bumpy ride, and the rest run a lagoon tour which is anything but relaxing.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Apprentice: Unfinished Business — 22:00

Egypt
Angela Scanlon, Tim Campbell MBE and Chris Stark take a deep dive into the candidates’ performances, and an exclusive chat with the next person to leave the process.
Runtime: 30 min

Living Every Second: The Kris Hallenga Story — 22:30

Kris got a late cancer diagnosis but was determined to prevent it happening to others. This documentary shows how her infectious energy, drive and ambition has left an important legacy.
Runtime: 1 hr

Kensuke's Kingdom — 23:30

Lost at sea, changed forever
A young boy, Michael, shipwrecked on a remote island, must adapt to facing life alone. Over time, he feels another presence, and discovers that this world is home to unimaginable danger and beauty.
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 11 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 00:50 with Kensuke's Kingdom.

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