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 Saturday 12 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 ITV1 Anglia ITV1 Anglia West ITV1 Border ITV1 Central East ITV1 Central West ITV1 Granada ITV1 Meridian East ITV1 Meridian North ITV1 Meridian South ITV1 North ITV1 Tyne Tees ITV1 Wales ITV1 West Country ITV1 West ITV1 Yorkshire East ITV1 Yorkshire West STV Central STV North UTV Channel 4 Channel 5 BBC Three (BBC3) Film4 BBC Four CBeebies BBC News BBC ALBA ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One Al Jazeera English BBC Parliament BBC Scotland Blaze Bloomberg TV Europe CBBC Challenge Challenge (IE) Channel 4+1 Court TV Dave ja vu DMAX DMAX+1 Drama+1 E4 Extra E4+1 Eden Eden+1 Euronews English Film4+1 Food Network Food Network+1 GREAT! action GREAT! action+1 GREAT! mystery GREAT! mystery+1 GREAT! romance GREAT! tv GREAT! tv+1 ITV Quiz ITV1+1 ITV1+1 Granada ITV1+1 Meridian ITV1+1 Midlands ITV2+1 ITV3+1 ITV4+1 LBC News Legend Legend Xtra Legend Xtra+1 London Live More4+1 Movies24 Movies24+ Newsmax TV PBS America Quest Red+1 Quest+1 Really Really+1 Rewind TV RTÉ Kids Jr RTÉ News RTÉ One+1 RTÉ Two RTÉ Two+1 S4C Sky Arts (IE) Sky Mix (IE) Sky News STV Central+1 STV North+1 Talking Pictures TV TG4 TLC TLC+1 True Crime True Crime Xtra True Crime+1 Virgin Media Four Virgin Media One Virgin Media One+1 Virgin Media Three Virgin Media Two W+1 Yesterday+1
Dates
Yesterday Today Tue 08 Sep Wed 09 Sep Thu 10 Sep Fri 11 Sep Sat 12 Sep

BBC Three Schedule — Sat 12 Sep

12:15 AM

Man Like Mobeen — 00:15

Boys in the Wood
With a hit out on Officer Harper, Mobeen steps in to try to save his life, whilst Eight and Nate attempt to stall Harper’s assassin.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
12:40 AM

Man Like Mobeen — 00:40

This Is the Ends
Mobeen and the gang must get out of Small Heath, but can he tie up loose ends and guarantee his sister’s safety before the police or Khan’s gang take him down?
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
1:00 AM

Ideal — 01:00

The Business
After nine months away, Moz and Jenny return home to find several surprising changes. Not least of which being his ex-girlfriend, Nicki, taking over his hash dealing business.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:30 AM

Ideal — 01:30

The American
Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. Moz and Jenny's plans to move to Italy are thrown into disarray when Moz learns he has been removed from the most wanted list.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:00 AM

Ideal — 02:00

The Kill
Moz discovers that Cartoon Head's gang are involved in black market organ trading. Judith and Jake embark on an ill-advised plan to kill Cartoon Head.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:30 AM

Ideal — 02:30

The Poster
Moz agrees to help Tilly with her new range of stained T-shirts. Jenny mistakenly believes that Moz has dumped her and gets into all kinds of trouble.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:00 AM

Ideal — 03:00

The Lapse
Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. Moz finds himself falling for the charms of both his ex-girlfriend Nicki and his sophisticated American neighbour Tilly.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:30 AM

Ideal — 03:30

The Accident
When Moz discovers that Keith and Carol have been kidnapped by the Low triad, he asks Cartoon Head's gang for assistance - something he will soon have good reason to regret.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:00

Empress of Mars
'God save the Queen' has been scrawled on the surface of Mars. What are Victorians doing on the home of the Ice Warriors?
Runtime: 45 min
7:45 PM

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:45

The Eaters of Light
A hunt for the lost Ninth Roman Legion leads the Doctor, Bill and Nardole into the middle of an ancient battle that could cast humanity into the dark forever.
Runtime: 45 min
8:30 PM

Here We Go — 20:30

Cherry's Salsa Class
Rachel tries to ‘fix’ a painting of the family she commissioned after the artist made her look older. Cherry launches her salsa class, and Sue buys a pool.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Here We Go — 21:00

Dad's Bronze Medal
The Jessops travel to Cardigan to confront Ray, Paul’s old archery teammate and Rachel’s ex-boyfriend, about cheating Paul out of a place in the 2008 Olympic team.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:30 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 21:30

Mammy's Merchandise
Comedy series about a loudmouthed Irish matriarch. With the wedding looming, the Brown household is in crisis as Dermot and Agnes disagree over the best man.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:00 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 22:00

Mammy Rides Again
Comedy about a brash Irish matriarch. Mrs Brown's hopes of impressing the bride's mother hit trouble when she fails to receive an invitation to Maria's hen party.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:30 PM

Ghosts US — 22:30

The Water Heater
Sam and Jay try to replace their broken water heater, but Isaac turns the upgrade into a campaign issue in his bid to represent the basement ghosts.
Runtime: 20 min
10:50 PM

Ghosts US — 22:50

Michael Jackson Goes to HR
Trevor lands himself in trouble when an inappropriate gift to a coworker forces him into a HR meeting only Jay can handle. Pete unintentionally sparks drama with Alberta.
Runtime: 20 min
11:10 PM

Ghosts US — 23:10

Woodstone Royale
Needing to raise a large sum of money to pay the IRS, Sam and Jay agree to host a high-stakes poker game at the mansion. In an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay's recliner to the basement ghosts.
Runtime: 20 min
11:30 PM

Schitt's Creek — 23:30

The Crowening
While Moira is in Bosnia filming the Crows movie that she hopes will revive her acting career, David attempts to take his relationship with Patrick to new heights.
Runtime: 25 min
11:55 PM

Schitt's Creek — 23:55

Love Letters
A sleep-deprived Moira worries about a stack of old love letters addressed to Johnny from another woman, while David and Stevie are held up at David's store.
Runtime: 20 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 12 September) on BBC Three, you can watch Doctor Who (2005–2022), Here We Go, and Mrs Brown's Boys. 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 00:15 with Schitt's Creek.

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.

Watch BBC Three Live