BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)
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 Thursday 08 January 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 08 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:25 AM (12:25 AM UK Time )
12:25 AM
Confessions of a Steroid Gang — 00:25
Episode 2
As the steroid lab thrives, father and son grow close, but greed creeps in. Macaulay finds out he’s being short-changed just as police close in. Trouble is coming.
12:55 AM
Confessions of a Steroid Gang — 00:55
Episode 3
Macaulay returns with a pay rise, but the trust is gone. As police close in, so does paranoia, and the truth about addiction to steroids is exposed.
1:25 AM
Top Gear — 01:25
In the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Africa with a simple mission - to find the definitive source of the Nile.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:25 AM
Top Gear — 02:25
Having survived insane traffic, lethal mudslides and dubious map reading, the trio reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:25 AM
Confessions of a Steroid Gang — 03:25
Episode 1
Macaulay and his estranged dad build a backyard steroid empire in North Wales. What begins as a chance to earn a few quid becomes a global operation and a ticking time bomb.
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
7:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:15
Larry the Floor Manager
Mr Krabs makes Larry the Lobster temporary manager.
Runtime:
15 min
7:30 PM
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider — 19:30
She's all action
Action tale adapted from the popular video game in which the eponymous heroine races against time to find an ancient relic before it falls into the wrong hands.
9:05 PM
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 21:05
Meet the Queens: 3. Series 3
Ahead of the Drag Race UK spin off returning, Mama Ru introduces the international glamazons taking on the UK queens in a bid to be crowned Queen of the Mothertucking World.
Runtime:
15 min
9:20 PM
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie — 21:20
This season's most wanted
Madcap comedy based on the TV series. Eddy is on the hunt for a big new client as her PR firm runs out of money, but a setback sees her and Patsy on the run in the south of France.
10:50 PM
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 22:50
Episode 1
Nine Drag Race legends from around the world vie for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. Mel C joins the judges as the global glamazons stage their very own royal command performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 08 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World. 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 (11:05 your time) with RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World.
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.