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 Tuesday 21 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 21 Apr

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The first program is at 7:00 PM (7:00 PM UK Time )

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

Steve travels to Gabon for the first time. Exploring Loango National Park, Steve goes in search of crocodiles, surprisingly deadly chimpanzees and feisty forest elephants.

Runtime: 25 min

7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Bali

Steve sets sail to Bali for a diving adventure to find a giant ocean sunfish. He rescues fish trapped in an abandoned net and meets the teenagers fighting to ban plastic bags on the island.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Race Across the World — 20:00

Episode 3

The five teams bid farewell to Europe and head into Asia, racing toward the remote riverside town of Halfeti, where the last to arrive will be eliminated from the competition.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Better Date Than Never — 21:00

Episode 1

Olivia can’t wait to head out on her first ever date, and Charles is excited to meet his match, but Nirvali struggles with nerves as she prepares for a blind date.

Runtime: 30 min

9:30 PM

Better Date Than Never — 21:30

Episode 2

Dianne is ready to find love as her authentic self, Charles gets guidance from a relationship expert, and Nirvali braves her first date as Olivia moves on to her second.

Runtime: 35 min

10:05 PM

Stacey Dooley — 22:05

Growing Up Gypsy

Invited into the traditionally private Gypsy community, Stacey discovers the complex balancing act young women face growing up in one of Britain’s most maligned ethnic minorities.

Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

10:50 PM

Stacey Dooley — 22:50

Meet the Shoplifters

Spending time with people who regularly steal from shops, Stacey gets to grips with the shoplifting epidemic and what it’s like for the frontline staff trying to prevent thefts.

Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

11:35 PM

The Royal Hotel — 23:35

Broke backpackers Hanna and Liv, working in a remote mining community’s run-down pub, are seen as fresh meat by the mainly male punters, and the boundaries of acceptable behaviour soon begin to blur.

Runtime: 1 hr 25 min

1:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 01:00

Rio’s Favela Wars

Ashley travels to Brazil to meet young men living in some of Rio’s most notorious favelas who are caught between the deadly grip of drug cartels and heavily armed criminal militia.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

2:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 02:00

South Africa’s Rhino Hunters

Ashley is in South Africa exploring illegal poaching and the rhino horn trade, discovering how young men from deprived communities are being enticed into this deadly business.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

3:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 03:00

Marseille’s Narco Wars

Ashley visits Marseille to meet police, street dealers and hitmen, all caught up in bloody drug wars that are ravaging France’s second-largest city.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 21 April) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Race Across the World, and Better Date Than Never. 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 04:00 with Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.

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

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