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 Friday 28 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Fri 28 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )
12:15 AM
Angels of the North — 00:15
As new mum Jade returns to Pure Ink, the Longlox girls get glammed up for a night at the races. Meanwhile, someone at the salon is hiding a big secret.
Runtime:
30 min
12:45 AM
Angels of the North — 00:45
The Longlox girls and Pure Ink crew head out for a day at the funfair. New piercer Carla won’t stop talking about her knee injury. At the salon, we find out who is pregnant.
Runtime:
30 min
1:15 AM
Angels of the North — 01:15
Sammyjo enlists Molly to help create the perfect surprise baby shower for Megan, while Kallie and Ewan travel to Liverpool for a brain scan ahead of his next big fight.
Runtime:
30 min
1:45 AM
Angels of the North — 01:45
Shane steps up as uncle when Jade needs a babysitter for Alayah. Bev steps back as Sammyjo feels ready to be in control. Jade gets a very special tattoo.
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 AM
Angels of the North — 02:15
Sammyjo is still looking for true love, John opens up to Shane about his health struggles, and Kallie is nervous about Ewan’s upcoming boxing match.
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 AM
BBC Comedy Short Films — 02:45
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.
2:55 AM
Better Date Than Never — 02:55
Sparks are flying for Jack and his date while Charles waits for news on his speed-date matches. Kento invites Rebecca to a cosplay ball, and Asher is ready for her next date.
Runtime:
30 min
3:25 AM
Better Date Than Never — 03:25
Kento goes all out with his costume at the cosplay ball, Di and Alida meet again, and Jack and Claire settle into a dreamy gondola ride. Is love in the air?
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:05
South Africa 1
Wildlife series. Steve Backshall looks for one of the most iconic of all predators in South Africa, the ferocious great white shark.
Runtime:
25 min
7:30 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:30
Mexico 1
Wildlife series. Steve and the crew head to Mexico's breathtaking Yucatan Peninsula, where he embarks on a high-octane chase with the fastest fish in the sea.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Death in Paradise — 20:00
Episode 7
Mervin and the team pull together to pin down the prime suspect in his mother’s murder. But old wounds are reopened as Mervin is forced to confront his past.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Ann Droid — 21:00
Episode 1
Sue’s husband Dave has died, and her son is moving out to fix his marriage, so he decides to buy his mum a surprise – a care provider with a difference to help her live independently.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Ann Droid — 21:30
Episode 2
Sue offers to work at the charity shop for the day, but it’s a disaster thanks to Linda, and when Sue tries to show up for Michael at Renee’s BJJ presentation, things get even worse.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Not Going Out — 22:00
Campervan
Lee has borrowed an old campervan to take Lucy away for the weekend. She is not impressed and wishes she was back at home when a strange woman knocks at their door.
10:30 PM
Not Going Out — 22:30
Oasis
Some might say that Lee and Lucy were foolish to try to buy tickets to see Oasis in concert, because when they lose their place in the queue, they start to blame each other.
11:00 PM
Man Like Mobeen — 23:00
Bagpuss
Comedy. Mobeen receives a surprise visit from armed police, who arrest Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to schoolkids in Small Heath.
11:20 PM
Man Like Mobeen — 23:20
Wifey Riddim
Comedy. When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model for her.
11:45 PM
Man Like Mobeen — 23:45
Upper Room
When the boys visit Eight's Dadha on his deathbed, they are disturbed to hear he has been keeping a dark secret and needs help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Friday 28 August) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Death in Paradise, and Ann Droid. 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 00:05 with Man Like Mobeen.
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.