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 Sunday 26 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Sun 26 Apr

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Only Child — 00:00

Who's Brian?

Richard secures an audition and endeavours to track down Ken’s oldest friend, who Ken lost touch with years ago, in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

12:30 AM

Only Child — 00:30

The Long Goodbye

Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean’s ashes.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

12:55 AM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 00:55

Jonny is reeling after being chatted up by Louise's dad. He decides to become more macho, but his plan backfires, with shocking consequences.

Runtime: 30 min

1:25 AM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 01:25

Sitcom about the lives and loves of five twentysomethings in Runcorn. After Gaz tries to take Corinthian, Janet increases security.

Runtime: 30 min

1:55 AM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 01:55

Sci-fi drama. The universe's deadliest species gather near a quiet backwater planet, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars. And amongst them, the Doctor.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

3:00 AM

Miranda — 03:00

Date

Sitcom. Miranda gets overexcited by the prospect of her first real date and decides it's time to try to be more girly. Unfortunately, her makeover does not go quite to plan.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

3:30 AM

Miranda — 03:30

Teacher

Sitcom. Trying to overcome her hang-ups over sex, Miranda joins an evening class to learn French, the language of love. However, she discovers it is run by her old teacher.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

EastEnders — 19:00

Priya tries to help Ravi, Nugget stands up for himself, and Lauren explores a new business venture.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

EastEnders — 19:30

Ravi is determined to keep his family together, Mark tries to help Lauren, and Elaine and Ian attend a gala.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

EastEnders — 20:00

Suki starts to worry about the family, Max and Cindy grow closer, and the Mitchells rally together.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

EastEnders — 20:30

Max and Cindy share a moment, Ravi finally gets the help he needs, Lauren and Mark team up, and Sam gives Mark an idea.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Four Weddings and a Funeral — 21:00

Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.

Runtime: 1 hr 50 min

10:50 PM

Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen — 22:50

From fame to fatal addiction

Documentary investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry and the woman at the centre of the case, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' by US prosecutors.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:50 PM

Fake Friend: The Ticket Scammer — 23:50

Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer

How a Somerset high-flyer turned his charm and connections into tools of deception – conning his school friends and hundreds of others while living a life of glamour himself.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 26 April) on BBC Three, you can watch EastEnders, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. 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 00:50 with Fake Friend: The Ticket Scammer.

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

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.

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