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BBC Three Schedule — Sat 11 Apr

12:25 AM

Boarders — 00:25

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: 45 min
1:10 AM

Boarders — 01:10

Tensions run high ahead of final exams. Omar has a big secret, Femi faces suspicion, and Toby fears for his future. As the hockey girls face their enemies, Leah’s plans blow up.
Runtime: 45 min
1:55 AM

Boarders — 01:55

It’s a big end for the boarders as they race to save Leah from making a huge mistake. Femi is given an ultimatum by Cheddar’s dad, Omar gets brave, and Toby has a tough decision.
Runtime: 50 min
2:45 AM

Long Story Short — 02:45

Raw Belfast comedian Tony has been cancelled by his uni’s most powerful influencers. He is faced with a choice: sanitise his material or find the courage to embrace his voice.
Runtime: 15 min
3:00 AM

Top Gear — 03:00

Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Romania in search of a fabled stretch of road. Eric Bana is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:00 PM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:00

Nightmare in Silver
Hedgewick's World of Wonders: the perfect theme park day out. And ground zero for a deadly silver resurrection.
Runtime: 45 min
7:45 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 19:45

Proper Ladies
Four very different schoolgirls are thrown together in detention. As they plan their escape, the situation spirals out of control.
Runtime: 15 min
8:00 PM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 20:00

The Name of the Doctor
The Doctor has a secret he will take to his grave. And it is discovered...
Runtime: 45 min
8:45 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 20:45

The Close
Animated sketch show following the residents of a quiet suburban street that quickly becomes a playground for comic mayhem - absurd, awkward and unexpectedly hilarious.
Runtime: 10 min
8:55 PM

Ghosts — 20:55

Pineapple Day
Alison and Mike invite Barclay to discuss the land sale but are quickly forced to play hardball. Meanwhile, the ghosts become fixated on solving the mystery of Kitty’s death.
Runtime: 30 min
9:25 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 21:25

Yaxlont
When a teenage boy has a girl over for the first time, the overly attached monster under his bed has a meltdown.
Runtime: 15 min
9:40 PM

Ghosts — 21:40

En Français
Having lost their appetite for Food Club, the ghosts trial some new entertainment inspired by Pat. Disaster strikes as Mike and Alison host an important guest at Button House.
Runtime: 30 min
10:10 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 22:10

The Doghouse
Brothers Steve and Stu scramble to put on a last-minute birthday show for Steve’s daughter. If they fail, Steve’s in the doghouse and Stu might end up... dead.
Runtime: 15 min
10:25 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 22:25

The Mammy Effect
Agnes becomes the unwitting star of a new podcast, much to Cathy’s horror – and everyone else’s amusement.
Runtime: 30 min
10:55 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 22:55

Thames View
Welcome to the Thames View Estate, home of the chaotic Potts family. 1990s-set animated comedy.
Runtime: 15 min
11:10 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 23:10

Mammy's Talent
Agnes panics when Grandad says he’s leaving, and Foley’s hosts its annual chaotic talent show.
Runtime: 30 min
11:40 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 23:40

Glue
Animated sketch show set in Belfast from Northern Irish creator rarewitch. The cats get stoned, the pigeons get philosophical, and Gambo forgets how to breathe.
Runtime: 15 min
11:55 PM

Funboys — 23:55

Much Ado about Nuttin'
Life’s good for the funboys until Callum gets his first-ever girlfriend, and the change in dynamic threatens both their friendship and Jordan’s life.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 11 April) on BBC Three, you can watch Doctor Who (2005–2022), BBC Comedy Short Films, and Ghosts. 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 Funboys.

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