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 13 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 13 May

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

Saving Sharks
Steve dives with 100 grey nurse sharks - aka ragged-tooth sharks - a wobbegong and a gigantic whale shark, and he joins a mission in Indonesia to save sharks from over-fishing with eco-tourism.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Ocean Oddballs
Steve is underwater in Indonesia with funny-looking frogfish, a stargazer, flamboyant cuttlefish, a mimic octopus and a Bobbit worm.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr — 20:00

Episode 4
The designers turn sailors' mess decks at a naval air station into morale-boosting spaces before Olympian and ex-servicewoman Dame Kelly Holmes joins Michelle as a guest judge.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Kidnapped by My Mum — 21:00

At 11 years old, Alex vanished on holiday with his mother and grandfather for six years. Now, he's retracing his steps across Europe to tell the full story for the first time.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
10:40 PM

Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping — 22:40

The Kidnapping
Chloe Ayling is kidnapped at a fake modelling shoot in Milan. When the police learn she’s due to be auctioned as a sex slave, a major investigation begins.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
11:25 PM

Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping — 23:25

The Escape
Kidnapped and held in a remote farmhouse, and with Black Death’s auction looming, Chloe realises she must find a way to gain control over her captor.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
12:15 AM

Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping — 00:15

The Backlash
After escaping captivity, Chloe Ayling faces a new ordeal - media scrutiny, public doubt and a relentless fight to be believed as the truth behind her kidnap begins to unfold.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
1:05 AM

Big Proud Party Agency — 01:05

Episode 1
Best friends Jordan and Tre ask the agents to come up with a birthday bash, where Jordan also plans a surprise proposal to his boyfriend Corey.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:35 AM

Big Proud Party Agency — 01:35

Episode 2
Best friends Sam and James want to throw one last big party with their friend Xav before they all go their separate ways to uni. Which agent will host their last hurrah?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:05 AM

Kidnapped by My Mum — 02:05

At 11 years old, Alex vanished on holiday with his mother and grandfather for six years. Now, he's retracing his steps across Europe to tell the full story for the first time.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
3:45 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:45

Mobility
It's the first day of sixth form, and Mike, Sonny and Dan are heading in on the mobility bus. Will they make it to school without strangling each other?
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 13 May) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr, and Kidnapped by My Mum. 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 03:55 with BBC Comedy Short Films.

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

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