BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 24 Mar

12:05 AM

Film Club — 00:05

Episode 3
Evie’s still reeling from the message she saw on Noa’s phone. But when the two are left alone together, something extraordinary happens. Is it the start of a new journey for Evie?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
12:35 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 00:35

Spud
Spud doesn't have much of a life outside of caring for her father. But that's okay. She doesn't feel bad about herself, despite what society says. But one day, everything changes.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
12:55 AM

Top Gear — 00:55

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
1:55 AM

The Jetty — 01:55

Episode 3
Reeling from the discovery of a body in the lake, Ember wrestles with the emerging truth about Mack. As the walls close in on her, Ember reaches breaking point.
2:55 AM

The Jetty — 02:55

Episode 4
Determined to protect Hannah, Ember must face up to the truth that she may have been married to a murderer. Will Ember finally uncover the truth of what happened to Amy?
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

UK
Wildlife series. Steve and the Deadly 60 team are on their home turf, the UK. The adventure begins in a lake as Steve dives in to track down a deadly monster.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Argentina
Wildlife series. Steve heads for the marshlands of Argentina, where he searches for an anaconda and swims in piranha-infested waters.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

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
9:00 PM

Muslim Matchmaker — 21:00

Episode 1
Matchmakers Hoda and Yasmin launch the dating journeys of three hopefuls looking for love.
Runtime: 35 min
9:35 PM

Muslim Matchmaker — 21:35

Episode 2
Sparks fly between Mariam and her match, but elsewhere things aren’t going so smoothly.
Runtime: 35 min
10:10 PM

The Trials of Pa Salieu — 22:10

After prison, Coventry musician Pa Salieu returns with renewed purpose and takes the stage at Glastonbury. While he fights to rebuild his career, can music save him again?
Runtime: 45 min
10:55 PM

P Diddy: The Rise and Fall — 22:55

Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has been jailed on prostitution-related charges She meets some of his inner circle to find out more about him.
11:55 PM

Boarders — 23:55

Episode 3
The boarders try to impress when they meet the parents – but will they succeed? Abby is confronted by Toby’s mum about his future, and Cheddar’s dad gives Femi a daring challenge.
Runtime: 45 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 24 March) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Muslim Matchmaker. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Three live?

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When does programming end on BBC Three today?

Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:40 with Boarders.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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