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 Tuesday 19 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 19 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
Fake Friend: The Ticket Scammer — 00:55
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.
1:55 AM
BBC New Comedy Awards — 01:55
The BBC's biggest comedy talent search is celebrating its 30th birthday, and we're heading to London, where five comics will compete in the third of six knock-out heats.
Runtime:
30 min
2:25 AM
The Young Offenders — 02:25
Conor and Jock are finally back together after Jock makes a lucky escape from his nightmare Colombian prison and becomes a stowaway on a ship bound for Cork.
Runtime:
30 min
2:55 AM
The Young Offenders — 02:55
The lads decide it’s time to expand their empire in Cork city. Their days of doing all the hard work are over – they plan on being the bosses now.
Runtime:
30 min
3:25 AM
The Young Offenders — 03:25
Linda Walsh, Conor's one true love, is getting married to another man, which can only lead to chaos at the wedding.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:05
Otter Hide and Seek
Steve Backshall dives into the world of the caiman, learns about the plight of the world’s biggest parrot and tries to find his nemesis - the giant river otter.
Runtime:
25 min
7:30 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:30
Snake Island
Steve Backshall heads to a place very few people ever go: Snake Island in Brazil, where the concentration of snakes is higher than anywhere else on earth.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Race Across the World — 20:00
Episode 7
In the penultimate leg, the teams enter Mongolia, the final country of the race, battling freezing conditions and brutal off-road travel to reach Kharkhorin.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder — 21:00
Episode 4
Pip and Ravi find out more about Andie’s secret life, and when Pip is presented with a new piece of evidence, she reaches a crisis point and questions whether Sal is guilty.
9:45 PM
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder — 21:45
Episode 5
Pip discovers more than she bargained for and faces dark consequences when she tries to confront the killer. Just when it seems all is lost, the terrible truth is revealed.
10:30 PM
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder — 22:30
Episode 6
Pip must come to terms with the repercussions of solving the case. But something isn’t quite right, and Pip puts herself in danger once more to find out the whole truth.
11:20 PM
Small Town, Big Riot — 23:20
Episode 1
Mobeen Azhar investigates how a protest outside an asylum seeker hotel turned into a riot, uncovering a blueprint for a national wave of violence that eight months later would affect us all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 19 May) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Race Across the World, and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. 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 00:20 with Small Town, Big Riot.
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.