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 Friday 16 October 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Fri 16 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
Man Like Mobeen — 00:55
Gotta Catch 'Em All
Mobeen and Nate are just weeks from the end of their sentence, but Mobeen’s work as one of the prison’s 'listeners' gets him into trouble with an inmate from another wing.
1:20 AM
Man Like Mobeen — 01:20
It's Not What You Know...
Mobeen has landed himself in the prison infirmary, where he also has a mission – to befriend a man known as 'Memory Stick' and convince him to hand over vital information.
1:45 AM
BBC Comedy Short Films — 01:45
Brothers Steve and Stu scramble to put on a last-minute birthday show for Steve’s daughter. If they fail, Steve’s in the doghouse and Stu might end up... dead.
Runtime:
15 min
2:00 AM
Amanda & Alan's Italian Job — 02:00
Episode 7
The DIY duo face their biggest challenge yet, as Alan aims to transform the medieval tower room into a cinema, while Amanda hopes to turn her damp-ridden cellar into a wine grotto.
2:30 AM
Amanda & Alan's Italian Job — 02:30
Episode 8
Amanda and Alan are on the home stretch as they renovate the kitchen and reveal their restored 17th-century house to their Tuscan friends with an emotional farewell party.
3:00 AM
RuPaul's Drag Race UK — 03:00
The queens spoof a classic UK paranormal show in Ghost Hunties. Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.
Runtime:
55 min
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
Horrible Histories — 19:05
Episode 9
Historical sketch show. The Stuarts are confused by tea, a Viking funeral ends in a fight and a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters.
Runtime:
30 min
7:35 PM
Shrek the Third — 19:35
The wait is Ogre!
Animated sequel. Shrek must find the errant heir to Harold's throne or face wearing the crown himself. However, an old enemy has plans of his own. Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz star.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
9:00 PM
Death in Paradise — 21:00
Episode 5
The team is challenged by a perplexing poisoning during a performance of The Tempest. Meanwhile, Mervin must decide what to do about a difficult development involving his brother.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Mrs Brown's Boys — 22:00
Million-Dollar Mammy
Rumours swirl around Finglas that Agnes has won the lotto jackpot, but a DNA test and the surprise return visit of Cathy’s old friend leaves Agnes questioning her past.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Mrs Brown's Boys — 22:30
Mountain Mammy
Dermot and Maria renew their wedding vows, forcing Agnes to organise the ceremony with arch-nemesis Hillary, while a mountain trek for Fathers Damien and Trevor goes wrong.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
Mrs Brown's Boys — 23:00
The Mammy Effect
Agnes becomes the unwitting star of a new podcast, much to Cathy’s horror – and everyone else’s amusement.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa — 23:30
Comedy. Local radio DJ and former talk show presenter Alan Partridge ends up in a siege when a disgruntled colleague decides to take the staff hostage.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Friday 16 October) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Horrible Histories, Shrek the Third, 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 00:55 (10:55 your time) with Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.
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.