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 Wednesday 22 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 22 Apr

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 witnesses a serval hunting in the weird surroundings of a power station at night, puts snakes to the test in a chomp-off and meets a rare spider.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Norway
Steve heads to Norway to dive with the planet’s ultimate predator - the orca. He also witnesses the northern lights and gets up close to the mighty mouth of a humpback whale.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr — 20:00

Episode 1
Alan Carr tasks ten designers to transform Dorset beach huts in their signature styles. Michelle Ogundehin and Jonathan Adler judge Stand Out Space and decide who goes home first.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Apprentice — 21:00

The Final
It's week 12, and the finalists must launch their businesses to a roomful of industry experts before Lord Sugar finally decides who will become his next business partner.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 22:00

Colombia’s Gold Cartels
Colombia is known for cocaine production, but Ashley uncovers another highly priced product that’s funding deadly organised crime groups – gold.
11:00 PM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 23:00

Sweden’s Teen Gunmen
Sweden has been a European hotspot for gang-related shootings and bombings. Ashely spends a week meeting young men who don’t flinch from carrying a gun and using it if necessary.
12:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 00:00

Filipino Gang Life
Ashley heads to the Philippines to find out if joining a gang is the only way to survive in the extreme poverty that affects so many in the capital, Manila.
1:00 AM

Stacey Dooley — 01:00

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
1:45 AM

My Mate's a Bad Date — 01:45

Khalil
21-year-old Khalil can't get a second date. Oloni thinks that remembering his dates' names, dropping the 'baby girl' tag and cooling off on the bragging might help.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:10 AM

Stacey Dooley — 02:10

Stacey Dooley: Rape on Trial
The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to take the women’s rape cases to trial. But with court delays and barrister strikes, will they ever get their day in court?
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
3:00 AM

Stacey Dooley — 03:00

Stacey Dooley: Rape on Trial
Facing court delays and the anxiety of preparing for court, Stacey follows the young women, who question if they can continue. Will they get the outcome they are hoping for?
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 22 April) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr, and The Apprentice. 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 03:50 with Stacey Dooley.

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

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