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 Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 17 Jun

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Natural World — 19:05

Planet Earth: A Monkey's Tale
The ruined temples of Sri Lanka are home to Gremlin, a baby toque macaque. With predators nearby and a rivalry with other monkeys brewing, she must quickly learn how to survive.
Runtime: 5 min
7:10 PM

Walking With Dinosaurs — 19:10

Band of Brothers
Utah, 130 million years ago. A band of armoured dinosaurs battle to reach adulthood, pursued by some of the most formidable predators that have ever lived: utahraptors.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 3
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to find the world's greatest four-seat supercar. Plus Richard is on the test track in two very different muscle cars.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Children of Men — 21:00

In a chaotic future Britain where no child has been born for years, a loner helps the world's only known pregnant woman to safety.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
10:40 PM

Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise — 22:40

Episode 1
Immersing herself in Bangkok’s backpacker hub, Zara soon lands in trouble with the Thai police when she starts to uncover the scale of Thailand’s illegal sex industry.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
11:25 PM

Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise — 23:25

Episode 2
In Asia’s sex capital, Pattaya, Zara meets British men chasing cheap thrills, before heading to Ko Phangan, an exotic island famed for its spirituality and beauty.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
12:10 AM

Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise — 00:10

Episode 3
After a wild and crazy night at Ko Phangan’s Full Moon Party, Zara travels to Phuket and experiences a taste of Thailand’s luxury lifestyle.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
12:55 AM

Peacock — 00:55

Episode 1
Liz has disappeared, leaving a vacuum at the gym that Andy and Jay compete to fill. With his body positivity classes struggling and his relationship drifting, can Andy afford to lose?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:25 AM

Peacock — 01:25

Episode 2
Fitness influencer Kara makes Andy fear for his job, putting his and Spooner’s long-distance bromance in trouble.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:55 AM

Peacock — 01:55

Episode 3
It’s mental health week at the gym, and Andy is worried that his relationship with Georgia is drifting. Will her suggestion of a threesome fix things? Or will Andy ruin everything?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:25 AM

Peacock — 02:25

Episode 4
Andy is dumped and starts a brutal diet regime. Blue and Spooner hold a house party. Will ‘Mad' Andy return?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:55 AM

Peacock — 02:55

Episode 5
Andy has low testosterone - will Kara’s dubious new product help? Jonathan and Eunice start a torrid affair.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
3:20 AM

Peacock — 03:20

Episode 6
Jonathan and Eunice break up, while Andy and Spooner make up. Will Kara’s influencer promises ruin everything?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:50 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:50

7 Minutes
A desolate train track seems the perfect spot to end it all – until someone else turns up with the same idea. Awkward.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 17 June) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Natural World, Walking With Dinosaurs, and Top Gear. Check the full schedule for more details.

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Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 04:00 (13:00 your time) with BBC Comedy Short Films.

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