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 Saturday 02 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network
Food Network+1
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GREAT! action+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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ITV1+1
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RTÉ Two+1
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TLC+1
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True Crime+1
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Yesterday+1
Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Sat 02 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Smoggie Queens — 00:05
A Smoggie Murder
It’s games night, and Dickie has concocted 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy, if he can keep it all on track.
12:35 AM
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 00:35
When a mysterious doctor starts flirting with a former beauty queen online, she smells a love rat. But when she starts digging, the mystery deepens, and nothing is as it seems.
Runtime:
45 min
1:20 AM
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 01:20
The women work together to reveal the true identity of their catfish. However, as more victims and evidence come to light, the women are forced to take matters into their own hands.
Runtime:
45 min
2:05 AM
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 02:05
With the perpetrator now investigated by the police as a serial offender, questions turn to what drove them to become one of the UK’s prolific catfish - and why can’t they stop?
Runtime:
45 min
2:50 AM
Stacey Dooley — 02:50
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.
3:35 AM
BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:35
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
7:00 PM
BBC Comedy Short Films — 19:00
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
7:15 PM
Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:15
Doctor Who: Series 8
Sci-fi drama. When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
8:30 PM
Ghosts — 20:30
The Bone Plot
When a documentary team comes to Button House to investigate a historical assassination plot, Alison and the ghosts are shocked to discover that it involved one of their own.
9:00 PM
Ghosts — 21:00
A Lot to Take In
A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling. Mike has an epiphany on his first day at a new job, which causes Julian to remember his first day as a ghost.
9:30 PM
Miranda — 21:30
Job
Miranda's mother tells one of her daughter's old school friends that Miranda has a great new job, so she decides to prove everyone wrong and find a 'proper' career.
10:00 PM
Miranda — 22:00
Holiday
Sitcom. Miranda treats herself to a holiday - in the hotel across the road. She enjoys her stay and even makes new friends with porter Jason and conference organiser Colin.
10:30 PM
Quiz Lady — 22:30
A game show-obsessed young woman and her estranged train wreck of a sister must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 02 May) on BBC Three, you can watch BBC Comedy Short Films, Doctor Who (2005–2022), Ghosts, and Miranda. 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 00:05 with Quiz Lady.
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.