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 Tuesday 25 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 25 Aug

Programming hasn’t started yet.

The first program is at 1:50 AM (1:50 AM UK Time )

1:50 AM

The Trouble with KanYe — 01:50

From fame to infamy

Award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar investigates music’s most troubling story. How did Kanye West go from one of America’s most celebrated artists to a megaphone for hate and division?

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min i Available on iPlayer

3:05 AM

Vigil — 03:05

Episode 5

Vigil is forced into lockdown as disaster strikes. With communication lost, Kirsten desperately hunts for clues to the source of the threat to Vigil.

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

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

Ethiopia

Wildlife series. In the medieval Ethiopian city of Harar, Steve Backshall has a unique and potentially lethal encounter with a pack of spotted hyenas.

Runtime: 25 min

7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Wildlife series. Steve is on his home turf, scouring land, sea and air for some of the deadliest critters that the UK has to offer.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 4

Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on an ambitious project to build mobility scooters that can tackle the wilds of the British countryside.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Darkest Hour — 21:00

May 1940. As the Nazis advance against Britain's European allies, newly elected prime minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight for the greater good.

Runtime: 2 hr

11:00 PM

Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret — 23:00

Multiple women tell the BBC about the alleged sexual misconduct of Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto. All were teenagers when the incidents took place.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 25 August) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Darkest Hour. 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 00:00 with Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret.

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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