BBC Three TV Guide

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BBC Three Schedule — Fri 26 Jun

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Early Man — 19:05

Clash of the Ages
A Stone Age tribe is threatened by bronze-mining invaders led by greedy Lord Nooth. To win back their home, they challenge these more sophisticated folk to a game of football.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:20 PM

Shaun the Sheep — 20:20

Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse
Everything that Shaun knows and loves comes into question as he impulsively makes a wish that leaves him with some unexpected consequences.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:35 PM

Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death — 20:35

Comic adventure starring the hapless inventor and his canine companion. Wallace and Gromit's new bakery business faces danger when the 'Cereal Killer' targets the town's bakers.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:05 PM

Ludwig — 21:05

Episode 1
Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor’s life is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears. John reluctantly assumes his identity in order to track him down.
10:05 PM

Amandaland — 22:05

House Party
After moving from Chiswick to So-ha (South Harlesden), Amanda rekindles her friendship with Anne and tries to schmooze a celebrity chef at her kids’ new secondary school.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:35 PM

Amandaland — 22:35

Car Boot
After embracing minimalism, or as she calls it, ‘simpletonism’, Amanda is forced to sell the contents of her lock-up at a car boot sale.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Amandaland — 23:00

New Job
Anne takes on the Herculean task of teaching teenagers. Meanwhile, Amanda gets a job at Kichen’s Kitchens and Bathrooms, while Della launches her new restaurant – Double Shin.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:30 PM

Ellie & Natasia — 23:30

Episode 1
Sketch show written by- and starring triple threats Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with special guest appearances from David Morrissey and Jamie Demetriou.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
11:45 PM

Ellie & Natasia — 23:45

Episode 2
Sketch show by Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with characters such as coffee spotters, cooking sensations, The Brothers Pomodoro and a girl with a pixie haircut.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
12:05 AM

Ellie & Natasia — 00:05

Episode 3
Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou present The 21st Century Guide to Sex, and the Mums return with some essential holiday tips.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
12:20 AM

Smoggie Queens — 00:20

A Smoggie Break-Up
Dickie's friends and family gather round when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. Can he fight for his love and win back his man?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
12:50 AM

Smoggie Queens — 00:50

A Smoggie Fairy Tale
Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother. Sal auditions for a talent show, and Dickie offers sage advice in the workplace.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:20 AM

Smoggie Queens — 01:20

A Smoggie Feud
All aboard the Teesside Princess for Mam’s Titanic-themed drag brunch, but the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:50 AM

Ideal — 01:50

The Backpacker
Comedy about a small-time dope dealer. Nicki is unhappy because her saucy polaroids have disappeared, while a face from her past has resurfaced. Moz is happy because he is dealing some great new gear.
Runtime: 30 min
2:20 AM

Ideal — 02:20

The Party
Manchester-based sitcom starring Johnny Vegas as small-time dope dealer Moz. It's Moz's birthday, and Nicki has organised a party. Everyone is having fun - apart, that is, from Moz.
Runtime: 30 min
2:50 AM

Ideal — 02:50

The Pregnancy
Sitcom set in Manchester about small-time dope dealer Moz. Nicki decides on a pregnancy test, Moz is upset by the return of the severed hand, and Craig gets to bond with the volatile Cartoon Head.
Runtime: 25 min
3:15 AM

Ideal — 03:15

The Body
Manchester-based comedy series starring Johnny Vegas as small-time dope dealer Moz. All Moz has on his mind is the dead body he needs to get rid of. Meanwhile, Nicki has some important news to impart.
Runtime: 25 min
3:40 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:40

Cable Tied
Two inept burglars stumble upon a moral dilemma during a break-in that could change their lives forever. Dark comedy drama about morality and consequences.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 26 June) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Early Man, Shaun the Sheep, and Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death. 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?

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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