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 Thursday 12 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Men of the Manosphere

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.

EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere

Behind the drama, an ugly truth
The cast of the long-running soap explore the issues raised by Joel’s misogyny storyline. On the way, they meet individuals whose lives were turned upside down by the effects of misogyny.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

My Mate's a Bad Date

Khalil
21-year-old Khalil can't get a second date. Oloni thinks that remembering his dates' names, dropping the 'baby girl' tag and cooling off on the bragging might help.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World

The queens give drag makeovers to Team GB Olympians Greg Rutherford, Shanaze Reade, Molly Thompson-Smith, Celia Quansah and Daniel Jervis. Pop superstar Anastacia guest-judges.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

The Catch Up

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

Deadly 60

Wildlife series. Steve dives in the beautiful waters of the Philippines to check out a shark that spends most of the day 550 metres below the surface.
Runtime: 25 min

Deadly 60

Wildlife series. Steve goes nose-to-nose with a living dinosaur and meets an arachnid with legs four times longer than its body in the Philippines.
Runtime: 30 min

Top Gear

Motoring news and views. Jeremy Clarkson gets chased by the British Army in some of their latest and most deadly toys. Sprinter Usain Bolt is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Runtime: 1 hr

Louis Theroux's Forbidden America

Rap's New Frontline
Louis Theroux immerses himself in Florida’s multimillion-dollar rap scene – as notorious for its controversy as its creativity.

Road House

A Zenic martial arts expert is hired by a small-town bar to clean up the clientele and eject the troublemakers who plague the establishment.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury

Episode 6
Tommy faces his comeback fight in Budapest, and the pressure is on. How will he cope after nearly two years out of the ring?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 12 March) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Louis Theroux's Forbidden America. 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 Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury.

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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