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 19 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Thu 19 Mar
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Boarders — 00:15
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:
50 min
Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise — 01:05
Episode 3
After a wild and crazy night at Ko Phangan’s Full Moon Party, Zara travels to Phuket and experiences a taste of Thailand’s luxury lifestyle.
Top Gear — 01:50
Episode 5
Motoring news and views. Jeremy, Richard and James seek petrolhead heaven in three rear-wheel-drive coupes and find themselves entered in a terrifying French ice race.
Runtime:
1 hr
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 02:50
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
Deadly 60 — 19:05
Norway
Wildlife series. Steve and his trusty team head to the frozen north of Norway. He follows the tracks of Europe's largest cat, the elusive lynx, up into the hills.
Runtime:
25 min
Deadly 60 — 19:30
Romania
Wildlife series. Steve Backshall takes a look at dogs and their distant relatives, wolves. He heads to the Arctic Circle where huskies show him a thing or two about stamina.
Runtime:
30 min
Top Gear — 20:00
Episode 5
Motoring news and views. Jeremy, Richard and James seek petrolhead heaven in three rear-wheel-drive coupes and find themselves entered in a terrifying French ice race.
Runtime:
1 hr
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends — 21:00
Christianity
Louis travels to Dallas, at the heart of the American Bible Belt. There, born-again Christian evangelists offer to have him saved for the Lord on live TV show. From 1998.
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends — 21:50
Porn
Louis Theroux investigates the world of the male porn performer and lands a role in an adult film.
The Martian — 22:40
Help is only 140 million miles away
Sci-fi adventure film. Astronaut Mark Watney is stranded on Mars and must find a way to contact Earth in the hope that scientists can devise a plan to bring him home.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 19 March) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends. 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 00:55 with The Martian.
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.