BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)
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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 06 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )
12:15 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 00:15
NI Heat
Northern Ireland’s Bogmen and Determinators rev up against each other. They have to tackle extreme racing, reversing and mowing challenges to grab a place in the semi-final.
12:45 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 00:45
Wales Heat
It’s Wales’s turn for a wheel-spinning, rubber-burning tug of war between the West Wales Cowboys and the Chipmunks as they fight for a place in the semi-final.
1:15 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 01:15
Scotland Heat
It’s a wild ride with the Highlands against the Lowlands in the Scottish heat. Two teams with agriculture in the blood, but only one can make it to the semi-finals.
1:45 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 01:45
Semi-Final 1
The best tractor-driving teams from England and Wales rev up for a thrilling semi-final. With the challenges bigger and tougher than ever, which team can race into the final?
2:15 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 02:15
Semi-Final 2
The best tractor driving teams from Northern Ireland and Scotland rip it up in this semi-final. With the challenges bigger and tougher than ever, which team can race to the final?
2:45 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 02:45
Final
It’s the grand final, and out of the eight teams who lined up at the start, only two remain. Who will drive to glory and be crowned the Fast and the Farmer-ish champions?
3:15 AM
Stacey Dooley — 03:15
Meet the Shoplifters
Spending time with people who regularly steal from shops, Stacey gets to grips with the shoplifting epidemic and what it’s like for the frontline staff trying to prevent thefts.
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
7:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:15
The Check-Up
Mr Krabs is too scared to get his physical.
Runtime:
15 min
7:30 PM
Top Gear — 19:30
Botswana Special
Motoring magazine. Jeremy, Richard and James are challenged to each drive a second-hand car across the wilds of Botswana, facing obstacles such as salt pans, rivers and animals.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
Top Gear — 20:30
Polar Challenge
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond face an arduous challenge as they attempt to race from northern Canada to the North Pole, a 450-mile journey.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:30 PM
Movies With Ali Plumb — 21:30
Tom Cruise
Tom tells the stories behind some of his biggest movies, including Top Gun, Cocktail, Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, Minority Report, Collateral and American Made.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Mission: Impossible II — 22:00
Every second counts
Action adventure sequel. A rogue agent, his ex-girlfriend and a lethal virus are puzzle pieces Ethan Hunt must make sense of as he tries to avert disaster in Australia.
Runtime:
2 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 06 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Top Gear, and Movies With Ali Plumb. 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 (11:00 your time) with Mission: Impossible II.
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.