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 Thursday 23 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 23 Jul

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Deadly 60 — 19:05

Louisiana
Steve and the team are on the search for deadly animals in the southern US. The contenders are everywhere, not least the alligators that live in just about every lake.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Bahamas - Shark Special
Naturalist Steve Backshall heads to the Bahamas to see a whole bunch of shark species, and must decide which ones will earn a place on his Deadly 60 list.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Top Gear: Polar Challenge
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond face an arduous challenge as they attempt to race from northern Canada to the North Pole, a 450-mile journey.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Traitors Canada — 21:00

Episode 3
The guests are shocked to find four players absent from the breakfast table, only to learn that their fate in the game is at the risk of being buried.
Runtime: 50 min
9:50 PM

The Traitors Canada — 21:50

Episode 4
With suspicion intensifying inside the manor and a focus on one player in particular, another sees it as an opportunity to set their cunning plan into motion and make a swift strike for revenge.
Runtime: 50 min
10:40 PM

The Traitors Canada — 22:40

Episode 5
In the aftermath of an eventful Round Table and banishment, the remaining guests begin to examine the exchanges between certain players the night before.
Runtime: 50 min
11:30 PM

The Traitors Canada — 23:30

Episode 6
With a Faithful treading troubled waters with their fellow guests, the Traitors see an opportunity to set a trap disguised as an invitation to join their midst.
Runtime: 45 min
12:15 AM

My Old Ass — 00:15

In this coming-of-age story, 18-year-old Elliott goes on a magic mushroom trip and gets transformative advice from her 39-year-old self.
Runtime: 1 hr 25 min
1:40 AM

Hunting the Rolex Rippers — 01:40

Robberies on the rise
Journalist Tir Dhondy explores the rise in luxury watch theft, meeting the moped riders snatching watches off the street, as well as a gang leader who runs a team of watch rippers.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:05 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 02:05

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
2:50 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 02:50

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
3:35 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:35

Pobl Bachyn
Pobl Bachyn is a short comedy-horror film from Tarot about the horrors of Welsh folklore, English tourists and, to a lesser extent, being hungover.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 23 July) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and The Traitors Canada. 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 03:50 with BBC Comedy Short Films.

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

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