BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 18 Mar

Long Story Short — 00:05

Maggie’s from the West Country, Craig’s from the future – and together, they might just save the planet.
Runtime: 15 min

Boarders — 00:20

Episode 1
Exam term at St Gilbert’s is disrupted by vandals. Leah falls under suspicion, and a serious dilemma weighs heavily on Jaheim. With the school on lockdown, how will Toby see Abby?
Runtime: 50 min

Boarders — 01:10

Episode 2
A career day goes wrong. Leah is fuming, Toby is stressing, Omar is confused, and Femi has fallen for the wrong girl. Bloodshed on the hockey pitch brings more trouble!
Runtime: 45 min

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 01:55

Episode 8
It's the final! The queens return for an electrifying reunion, and the finalists tackle the ultimate Lip-Sync Smackdown. Who will RuPaul crown Queen of the Mothertucking World?
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise — 03:05

Episode 2
In Asia’s sex capital, Pattaya, Zara meets British men chasing cheap thrills, before heading to Ko Phangan, an exotic island famed for its spirituality and beauty.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Women's Super League — 19:05

West Ham United v Manchester United
Coverage of the Women's Super League as West Ham United take on Manchester United.
Runtime: 2 hr 25 min

Dragons' Den — 21:30

Episode 7
The pitches are for an oat-powered snack range, a father and son's DIY gadget, real-world hide-and-seek adventures and a sun-shielding lip care range.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Apprentice — 22:30

Gamified Fitness
It's week 7, and the candidates take on virtual reality fitness. They’re tasked with building demos and brands before chasing investment. In the boardroom, for one team, it’s game over.
Runtime: 1 hr

Boarders — 23:30

Episode 1
Exam term at St Gilbert’s is disrupted by vandals. Leah falls under suspicion, and a serious dilemma weighs heavily on Jaheim. With the school on lockdown, how will Toby see Abby?
Runtime: 45 min
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What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 18 March) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Women's Super League, and Dragons' Den. 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 00:15 with Boarders.

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