BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 25 Mar

12:40 AM

Boarders — 00:40

Episode 4
Femi is determined to take Cheddar down in the school elections, but at what cost? Leah is excited about Benjamin, but Felix gets in the way, and Toby has girlfriend troubles.
Runtime: 50 min
1:30 AM

The Trials of Pa Salieu — 01:30

The sentence, the grit, the comeback
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
2:15 AM

Press X on the BBC — 02:15

What Is the Best Open-World Game Ever Made?
What is the best open-world game ever made? Steffan Powell, the BBC’s gaming reporter, talks it all through.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
2:25 AM

Film Club — 02:25

Episode 1
Best friends Evie and Noa have watched films together since they first met. But now Noa has news which is set to change everything.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:55 AM

Film Club — 02:55

Episode 2
While Noa attends a taster day for his new job in Bristol, Evie pulls out all the stops for Film Club – there’s a lot riding on tonight.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:25 AM

Film Club — 03:25

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
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

Tracks and Signs
Wildlife series. Steve Backshall demonstrates how reading the tracks and signs left by an animal can lead to fantastic encounters.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Making Of
Wildlife series. A behind-the-scenes look at how the series is filmed, from where the team eat and sleep to the extreme measures they have to take as they travel.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 6
Motoring news and views. Jeremy, Richard and James immerse themselves in the world of classic cars to find out if they really are more fun than modern machines.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Apprentice — 21:00

Discount Buying: Take Two
It's week 8, and the candidates are sent to the Isle of Wight to secure nine items for the best price. A last-minute dash to the finish sets up a close race in the boardroom.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Boarders — 22:00

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
10:45 PM

Boarders — 22:45

Episode 4
Femi is determined to take Cheddar down in the school elections, but at what cost? Leah is excited about Benjamin, but Felix gets in the way, and Toby has girlfriend troubles.
Runtime: 50 min
11:35 PM

The Trials of Pa Salieu — 23:35

The sentence, the grit, the comeback
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 25 March) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, 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 00:20 with The Trials of Pa Salieu.

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

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