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 05 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Wed 05 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 7:00 PM (7:00 PM UK Time )
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:05
Mozambique
Wildlife series. Deep in the waters of the Indian Ocean, Steve goes in search of the biggest fish in the sea, so big that it can weigh as much as a double decker bus.
Runtime:
25 min
7:30 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:30
South Africa
Wildlife series. With his crew in tow, Steve Backshall is on a mission to find all the animals that most Africans spend as much time as possible avoiding.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Top Gear — 20:00
Episode 5
Motoring show. Jeremy, Richard and James are challenged to knock down a row of derelict houses in less time than it takes a team of demolition experts to do the same job.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Top Gear — 21:00
Episode 2
Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on a grand road trip across Australia's Northern Territory, each driving a fast and luxurious GT.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia — 22:00
Episode 1
Hannah Gadsby and Lloyd Langford join a panel of comedians taking on TV’s silliest spelling test. Only one will snag a winning ticket to the next episode.
Runtime:
50 min
10:50 PM
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia — 22:50
Episode 2
Loves is in the air as Hannah Gadsby takes on a fresh panel of comedians to spell their way through a dating round, before Farmer Aaron leads a rural spelling challenge.
Runtime:
50 min
11:40 PM
Dinosaur — 23:40
Episode 1
Nina is happy in her world, but when her best friend and sister Evie delivers some news, she realises everything is going to change. However, this isn’t the only upheaval coming Nina’s way.
12:05 AM
Dinosaur — 00:05
Episode 2
Nina and Evie hatch a plan to impress Ranesh’s intimidating dad, Sachin. They must win him over before they share the news of Evie and Ranesh’s engagement.
12:35 AM
Dinosaur — 00:35
Episode 3
It’s a turbulent day for Nina: her first date with Lee is derailed when Evie plans her bridesmaid’s dress fitting in the middle of it.
1:00 AM
Jesy Nelson: 'Odd One Out' — 01:00
Taking on the trolls
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson goes on a journey of rehabilitation as she opens up about abuse she has suffered at the hands of cyberbullies and its effects on her mental health.
2:00 AM
James Arthur: Out of Our Minds — 02:00
Back from the edge
Singer-songwriter James Arthur explores the roots of his fragile mental health.
3:00 AM
Zara McDermott — 03:00
Zara McDermott: Disordered Eating
Record numbers of young people are being treated for eating disorders. Zara McDermott explores the reasons behind this explosion and asks if social media is part of the problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 05 August) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia. 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 Zara McDermott.
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.