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 02 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Fri 02 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 7:00 PM (7:00 PM UK Time )
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Horrible Histories — 19:05
Episode 7
Historical sketch show based on the successful books. There is a terrible smell in the Houses of Parliament, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.
Runtime:
30 min
7:35 PM
Shrek — 19:35
Animated comedy about a reclusive green ogre, voiced by Mike Myers, whose peace is disrupted by a horde of refugees who have been banished by the evil Lord Farquaad.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
9:00 PM
Death in Paradise — 21:00
Episode 3
The team are left baffled when a reclusive pensioner is shot dead in his home. And tensions rise as Mervin forgoes the commissioner’s new initiative.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Legally Blonde — 22:00
Romantic comedy in which a gorgeous but shallow West Coast girl (Reese Witherspoon) enrols in a prestigious law school in order to win back her wealthy East Coast ex-boyfriend.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde — 23:30
Elle Woods heads to Washington DC to join the staff of a representative in order to pass a bill to ban animal testing.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
1:00 AM
Such Brave Girls — 01:00
Such Unavailable Girls
Deb’s determined to bond with Dev by any means necessary and finally gets to see his massive house. Billie plays hard to get with Nicky, and Josie remembers she has a boyfriend.
1:25 AM
Such Brave Girls — 01:25
Such Birthday Girls
Josie tries to make her birthday dinner last as long as possible. Deb thinks Dev might pay for once. Billie and Nicky’s relationship is going really well... for some reason.
1:50 AM
Such Brave Girls — 01:50
Such Outdoorsy Girls
The gang takes to the woods, where Deb competes with a dead woman. Josie decides she’s an artist, which upsets everyone. Billie welcomes a new man into her life.
2:15 AM
Such Brave Girls — 02:15
Such Friendly Girls
Billie and Josie go clubbing in the face of their nan’s impending death. Deb is on a mission to prove therapy is useless.
2:45 AM
Such Brave Girls — 02:45
Such Daddy’s Girls
Preparing to see their dad again, Josie writes a speech to tell him how she feels, and Billie’s got newfound confidence in men. Dev has a very big question for Deb.
3:10 AM
Ellie & Natasia — 03:10
Episode 2
Sketch show by Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with characters such as coffee spotters, cooking sensations, The Brothers Pomodoro and a girl with a pixie haircut.
3:25 AM
Ellie & Natasia — 03:25
Episode 3
Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou present The 21st-Century Guide to Sex, and the Mums return with some essential holiday tips.
3:40 AM
BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:40
Thames View
Welcome to the Thames View Estate, home of the chaotic Potts family. 1990s-set animated comedy.
Runtime:
15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Friday 02 October) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Horrible Histories, Shrek, 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 03:55 with BBC Comedy Short Films.
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.