BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Germany Timezone)

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM The Catch Up A round-up of the day's news.

7:05 PM Deadly 60 Wildlife series. Steve and the crew are back in Australia for one of his most dramatic encounters ever as he is dropped into a nest of giant, wild saltwater crocodiles.

7:30 PM Deadly 60 Wildlife series. Steve and the crew head to the mountain kingdom of Nepal to search for more animal predators, including a very grumpy rhinoceros and a Bengal tiger.

8:00 PM The Cruise Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. Go behind the scenes of luxury cruise ship Galaxy as she sails around the Caribbean.

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BBC Three Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

The Young Offenders — 00:00

The Young Offenders: Series 2

With a new arrival on the way, Jock is getting anxious, and Principal Walsh isn’t helping. But a challenge to Jock brings about surprising results.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

12:30 AM

The Young Offenders — 00:30

Episode 2

Gavin, a new pupil at school who has some history with Jock, ignites a jealousy in Conor that brings a tense situation to comical heights.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

1:00 AM

The Young Offenders — 01:00

Episode 3

A day trip in memory of Conor's dad and the appearance of some mysterious cash cause confusion, with the interference of Billy Murphy creating a perfect storm of mayhem.

Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer

1:35 AM

The Young Offenders — 01:35

Episode 4

Conor, Jock and Mairéad, always tight on cash, come up with a harebrained idea to become business owners as they buy a second-hand chip van to try to make some extra money.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

2:05 AM

The Young Offenders — 02:05

Episode 5

Billy Murphy enlists the help of Conor, Jock and eventually Mairead to avoid getting killed by a former cellmate who has just been released from prison.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

2:35 AM

The Young Offenders — 02:35

Episode 6

The baby is due, and everyone is frustrated by the nonstop arguing of both families. A weekend break is organised to try to calm tensions, but it turns out to be ill-advised.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

3:05 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:05

Zoners

Brothers, flatmates and polar opposites Samir and Nikhil find themselves on an adventure when they accidentally steal a package from their maniac neighbour Ivan.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

3:20 AM

Scamanda — 03:20

As Nancy and Detective Martinez dig deeper, the IRS steps in. Is Amanda's web of lies about to unravel?

Runtime: 40 min

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

Australia 2

Wildlife series. Steve and the crew are back in Australia for one of his most dramatic encounters ever as he is dropped into a nest of giant, wild saltwater crocodiles.

Runtime: 25 min

7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Nepal

Wildlife series. Steve and the crew head to the mountain kingdom of Nepal to search for more animal predators, including a very grumpy rhinoceros and a Bengal tiger.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

The Cruise — 20:00

Let the Dream Begin

Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. Go behind the scenes of luxury cruise ship Galaxy as she sails around the Caribbean.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

8:30 PM

The Cruise — 20:30

Stranded in Paradise

Classic docusoap featuring singer Jane McDonald. The Galaxy pulls into Jamaica for Christmas, but only cocktail waiter Granville can go home. Meanwhile, Jane is reunited with her Danish boyfriend.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:00 PM

Amanda & Alan's Italian Job — 21:00

Episode 1

Amanda Holden purchases two rundown apartments for one euro each in rural Sicily and convinces best friend Alan Carr to spend a summer renovating them into an Italian dream home.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:30 PM

Amanda & Alan's Italian Job — 21:30

Episode 2

Amanda and Alan take on their first project, designing a Sicilian kitchen. Alan tackles demolition in 36-degree heat, and Amanda learns how to cook the island’s signature dish.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

RuPaul's Drag Race UK — 22:00

Episode 1

A hot new cast of queens enter the werkroom as RuPaul kicks off the legendary race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

11:15 PM

Smoggie Queens — 23:15

A Smoggie Break-Up

Dickie's friends and family gather round when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. Can he fight for his love and win back his man?

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

11:45 PM

Smoggie Queens — 23:45

A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother. Sal auditions for a talent show, and Dickie offers sage advice in the workplace.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Three — 4 September 2026

12:15 AM

Smoggie Queens

All aboard the Teesside Princess for Mam’s Titanic-themed drag brunch, but the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
12:45 AM

Smoggie Queens

It’s games night, and Dickie has concocted 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy, if he can keep it all on track.
1:15 AM

Smoggie Queens

The gang learn that it’s Stewart’s birthday, but he doesn’t want them to make a big fuss out of it in case his grandmother or colleagues find out he’s gay. The queens come up with a cunning plan.
1:40 AM

Smoggie Queens

It’s Middlesbrough Pride! Mam is hosting the main stage and has booked a Girls Aloud drag tribute act. It ‘promises’ to be a banger.
2:10 AM

Paddy & Molly: Show No Mersey

Paddy is back in Liverpool to see Molly, who is now preparing for her own fight in Vegas on the back of two losses.
2:40 AM

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

A hot new cast of queens enter the werkroom as RuPaul kicks off the legendary race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

See full BBC Three schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 03 September) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, The Cruise, and Amanda & Alan's Italian Job. Check the full schedule for more details.

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