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 Friday 15 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Fri 15 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 7:00 PM (7:00 PM UK Time )
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Dance Passion — 19:05
Corey Baker’s Dance Race
Corey Baker’s film rallies dancers, drones, precision drivers and a closed track. Buckle up for dance like you’ve never seen it before.
Runtime:
5 min
7:10 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:10
Jaguar Special
Steve Backshall is in Brazil searching for the world’s most elusive cat: the jaguar. He sees them swimming, meets mothers and cubs, and even witnesses one jaguar hunting a caiman.
Runtime:
30 min
7:40 PM
Despicable Me 3 — 19:40
Oh brother
Having been fired from the Anti-Villain League, Gru is flabbergasted to discover that he has a twin brother who is eager to re-establish the family tradition of supervillany.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
9:00 PM
Death in Paradise — 21:00
Episode 7
The team find themselves split up, working between two islands as they investigate the mysterious death of a tourist.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Smoggie Queens — 22:00
A Smoggie Search Party
Dickie, Mam, Lucinda and Sal throw a surprise coming-out party for Stewart at Keith’s World of Carpets, which becomes a venture into wonderland...
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Smoggie Queens — 22:30
A Smoggie Date
Our queens get Stewart ready for his first ever date and invite themselves along as well.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie — 23:00
This season's most wanted
Madcap comedy based on the TV series. Eddy is on the hunt for a big new client as her PR firm runs out of money, but a setback sees her and Patsy on the run in the south of France.
12:25 AM
Kidnapped by My Mum — 00:25
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
2:05 AM
BBC New Comedy Awards — 02:05
West: Bristol
The BBC's biggest comedy talent search is celebrating its 30th birthday, and we're heading to Bristol, where five comics will compete in the first of six knock-out heats.
Runtime:
30 min
2:35 AM
BBC Comedy Short Films — 02:35
Spud
Spud doesn't have much of a life outside of caring for her father. But that's okay. She doesn't feel bad about herself, despite what society says. But one day, everything changes.
2:55 AM
Smoggie Queens — 02:55
A Smoggie Search Party
Dickie, Mam, Lucinda and Sal throw a surprise coming-out party for Stewart at Keith’s World of Carpets, which becomes a venture into wonderland...
Runtime:
30 min
3:25 AM
Smoggie Queens — 03:25
A Smoggie Date
Our queens get Stewart ready for his first ever date and invite themselves along as well.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Friday 15 May) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Dance Passion, Deadly 60, and Despicable Me 3. 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 Smoggie Queens.
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.