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 18 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Fri 18 Sep

Programming hasn’t started yet.

The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

What It Feels Like for a Girl — 00:00

Episode 2

Byron roams Nottingham in search of Max. They find belonging among a group of hedonistic misfits, but bad boy Liam threatens to throw everything up in the air.

Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

12:45 AM

What It Feels Like for a Girl — 00:45

Episode 3

Byron is pulled into Liam’s dangerous and intoxicating web, offering Byron a chance to reclaim power for themselves and make serious money in the process. But can Liam be trusted?

Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

1:35 AM

OnlyFans: Inside the Machine — 01:35

Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation and coercion at the hands of their managers.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:35 AM

RuPaul's Drag Race UK — 02:35

Duncan James, Arian Nik and Martin Fry join Ru on the panel as the queens fight it out to prove they have the best celebrity dating and improv skills on Snatch Me Out.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.

Runtime: 5 min

7:05 PM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 19:05

I Am Darren

Sports mockumentary about GB Paralympian Darren Silverstone, who stole the hearts of a nation before his infamous chokey-o in Tokyo. For the first time, probably, he tells his story.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

7:20 PM

Back to the Future Part II — 19:20

Getting back was only the start

Marty and Doc once again climb into the DeLorean and travel back to the future in an attempt to put 1985, and their lives, back to normal.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

9:00 PM

Death in Paradise — 21:00

Episode 1

Selwyn’s return to Saint Marie is disrupted by a dramatic death at his offices, where a man has fallen from the roof. Meanwhile, a new family connection arrives in Mervin’s life.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Cunk on... — 22:00

The Renaissance Will Not Be Televised

In this possibly award-winning documentary, Philomena Cunk explores the Renaissance and revolutions, including but not limited to the American one.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

10:30 PM

Cunk on... — 22:30

Rise of the Machines

Cunk looks at how science and industry ushered in an age of convenience but also threatened all life on earth.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

11:00 PM

Cunk on... — 23:00

War(s) of the World(s)?

Philomena Cunk concludes her profound and accurate history of humanity, leading up to the present day. She meets top experts to examine the Cold War, the space race, globalisation and social media.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

11:30 PM

Ideal — 23:30

The Police

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. Moz plots to win back Jenny, but when he discovers she has joined the police force, his plans are thrown into disarray.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 18 September) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, BBC Comedy Short Films, Back to the Future Part II, and Death in Paradise. 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 Ideal.

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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