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 19 August 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 19 Aug

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Deadly 60 — 19:05

Making Of
Wildlife series. A behind-the-scenes look at how the series is filmed, from where the team eat and sleep to the extreme measures they have to take as they travel.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Tracks and Signs
Wildlife series. Steve Backshall demonstrates how reading the tracks and signs left by an animal can lead to fantastic encounters.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Mission: Impossible — 20:00

Light the fuse from the very beginning
When a crucial mission goes wrong, spy Ethan Hunt finds himself out on a limb and under suspicion. Taking the law into his own hands, he races to clear his name and expose the real traitor.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min
9:45 PM

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia — 21:45

Episode 5
It’s the midway point, and our comedy panel must perform some very convincing impressions and compete in a spooky seance spelling game before buzzing their way to the top.
Runtime: 45 min
10:30 PM

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia — 22:30

Episode 6
It’s culinary chaos as the panel spell what Aaron is cooking before Coach Aaron puts them through their paces with some sporty spelling drills.
Runtime: 50 min
11:20 PM

Yesterday — 23:20

Following a road accident, struggling singer-songwriter Jack Malik wakes up in an alternative reality where no-one seems to have ever heard of The Beatles.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min
1:05 AM

Ladhood — 01:05

Results
Liam is on a date for the first time since his break-up. When asked about the last time he felt completely happy, he is thrust back into memories of his adolescence.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
1:30 AM

Ladhood — 01:30

On the Road
At age 33, Liam decides it’s time he learned to drive. Back in noughties Leeds, Ralph is days away from his driving test, and the lads are pinning their hopes on him passing.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
1:55 AM

Ladhood — 01:55

Indie
Liam is wounded after Ross tells him he doesn't want him to be best man at his wedding. Fortunately, he soon meets some charming, if suspiciously well-bred, new friends at work.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:20 AM

Ladhood — 02:20

Mary
Liam accepts an invitation to the house of an older woman. The woman and her friends begin to share spooky stories, and Liam reveals the scariest thing that ever happened to him.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:45 AM

Vigil — 02:45

Episode 3
Kirsten’s investigation takes her into the heart of Scottish politics, but when she unearths a navy cover-up, it leaves Amy questioning who she can trust on Vigil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 19 August) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Mission: Impossible, and Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia. 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 03:45 (12:45 your time) with Vigil.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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