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 18 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Sat 18 Jul

1:50 AM

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist — 01:50

A robbery fuelled by fame
Who was behind the infamous gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian? Those close to the case reveal details about the crime for the first time.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
2:35 AM

Back to Life — 02:35

Episode 4
A series of disasters threaten to derail Miri’s first date with Billy. Caroline and Oscar find a visitor on their doorstep and must finally reckon with Caroline’s affair.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
3:00 AM

Back to Life — 03:00

Episode 5
With the former police chief still missing, Miri takes her driving test. Oscar enlists Dom to help with his environmental activism.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:30 AM

Back to Life — 03:30

Episode 6
Miri realises that she has to go to the police, but her final day with Billy is interrupted by his domineering mother.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:00

The Zygon Invasion
Sci-fi drama. When Osgood is kidnapped by a rogue gang of Zygons, the Doctor, Clara and Unit must scatter across the world in a bid to set her free.
Runtime: 45 min
7:45 PM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:45

The Zygon Inversion
Sci-fi drama. Shapeshifting Zygons are everywhere, and there is no way of knowing who to trust. With UNIT neutralised, only the Doctor stands in their way.
Runtime: 45 min
8:30 PM

Not Going Out — 20:30

Tent
Lee organises a family camping trip into the back of beyond, where they soon discover that no-one can hear them scream.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Not Going Out — 21:00

Jury
Lee does jury service and joins 11 other jurors to debate whether the accused is guilty or not. A simple enough task - until Lee decides to put the other jurors on trial.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:30 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 21:30

Mammy's Coming!
Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but she is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:00 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 22:00

iMammy (Batteries Not Included)
Comedy series about a loudmouthed Irish matriarch and her family. Baby fever hits the Brown household as a pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:30 PM

Only Child — 22:30

Training Day
Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, the day trip turns into an almighty fiasco.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Only Child — 23:00

Secrets and Ladders
Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.
Runtime: 25 min
11:25 PM

Only Child — 23:25

TBC
The diggers move in at the allotments, forcing the protest group to take extreme action. With time running out for Richard, he decides to lay it all on the line for Emily - but will it prove enough?
Runtime: 30 min
11:55 PM

Schitt's Creek — 23:55

Finding David
The Roses are still searching for their missing son David, while Alexis continues to string Mutt and Ted along.
Runtime: 25 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 18 July) on BBC Three, you can watch Doctor Who (2005–2022), Not Going Out, and Mrs Brown's Boys. 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 Schitt's Creek.

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

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