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 22 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 22 Jul

7:00 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:00

Alaska
Children's wildlife documentary. The team battle freezing conditions to view a wolverine and Arctic foxes, and search for where bald eagles arrive to feed on salmon.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Arizona
Steve Backshall and the team brave the intense heat of the Arizona desert. Featuring the hunting skill of the Harris hawk, some deadly rattlesnakes and an elusive cougar.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 1
Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson celebrates the 50th birthday of the Jaguar E-type by driving a modern half-a-million pound interpretation of this classic sports car.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 21:00

Episode 1
Tir Dhondy reveals the realities behind modern Las Vegas. She goes to a high-octane pool party to discover how casinos are cashing in on the party scene.
Runtime: 45 min
9:45 PM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 21:45

Episode 2
Tir goes even further into the underbelly of Las Vegas to investigate how the reinvention of the city to pull in a new generation of visitors is affecting those who live and work there.
Runtime: 45 min
10:30 PM

Zara McDermott — 22:30

Ibiza: Secrets of the Party Island
With access to luxury clubs, yachts and villas, as well as police, undercover detectives and emergency medics, Zara McDermott discovers the secrets of this unique island.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 PM

Zara McDermott — 23:15

Episode 2
Zara gets a closer look at how social media is changing Ibiza – and its crime.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
12:00 AM

Zara McDermott — 00:00

Episode 3
Zara McDermott comes face to face with the criminal economy that keeps the drugs flowing in Ibiza and sees how police on the front line cope with this constant flow of Class As.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
12:45 AM

Zara McDermott — 00:45

Episode 4
Zara gets tantalisingly close to the top of the drugs network in Ibiza.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
1:30 AM

Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives — 01:30

Who’s listening?
Roman Kemp strives to move the conversation from encouraging young people to talk about their mental health to making sure they are properly supported when they speak out.
2:30 AM

BBC New Comedy Awards — 02:30

Southern Heat: Crofton Park
In the third heat, Muhsin Yesilada, Maia Tassalini, Limahl Germain, Alfie Packham and Frankie Thompson perform a set for a place in the final of the BBC New Comedy Awards.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 AM

Top Gear — 03:00

Episode 1
Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson celebrates the 50th birthday of the Jaguar E-type by driving a modern half-a-million pound interpretation of this classic sports car.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 22 July) on BBC Three, you can watch Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Sin City: The Real Las Vegas. 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 04:00 with Top Gear.

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

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