BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Germany 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 Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the Germany timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 20 Oct

12:00 AM

Stacey Dooley — 00:00

Stacey Dooley: Fallen Women
Stacey Dooley looks into the deaths of women who have fallen from heights, interrogating how these deaths are investigated and exploring whether domestic abuse played a part.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:00 AM

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 01:00

When a mysterious doctor starts flirting with a former beauty queen online, she smells a love rat. But when she starts digging, the mystery deepens, and nothing is as it seems.
Runtime: 45 min
1:45 AM

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 01:45

The women work together to reveal the true identity of their catfish. However, as more victims and evidence come to light, the women are forced to take matters into their own hands.
Runtime: 45 min
2:30 AM

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 02:30

With the perpetrator now investigated by the police as a serial offender, questions turn to what drove them to become one of the UK’s prolific catfish - and why can’t they stop?
Runtime: 45 min
3:15 AM

BBC New Comedy Awards — 03:15

Exeter
Host Jayde Adams is joined at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, by judges Laura Smyth, Leroy Brito and Fern Brady as five new comics battle it out for a place in the grand final.
Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Horrible Histories — 19:05

Historical sketch show. Including an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and what happens when Queen Elizabeth I needs the toilet.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Horrible Histories — 19:30

Historical sketch show. Some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle and a Georgian goes shopping in a modern pet shop.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 2
Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on a grand road trip across Australia's Northern Territory, each driving a fast and luxurious GT.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Stacey Dooley — 21:00

Down the K Hole
As an increasing number of young people are being treated for ketamine addiction, Stacey Dooley embeds in a Stockport rehab to discover if former users can rebuild their lives.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
10:05 PM

Stacey Dooley — 22:05

Meet the Shoplifters
Spending time with people who regularly steal from shops, Stacey gets to grips with the shoplifting epidemic and what it’s like for the frontline staff trying to prevent thefts.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
10:50 PM

The Man Who Murdered His Family — 22:50

Deus Light
Grant Amato enjoys a life of success and privilege before his obsession with a cam model lands him in the centre of a murder investigation.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
11:40 PM

The Man Who Murdered His Family — 23:40

The Prophecy
Grant Amato is on trial for his life, and the evidence is piling up against him while the media focuses on cam model Silvie as the key to the case.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 20 October) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Horrible Histories, Top Gear, and Stacey Dooley. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Three today?

Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:25 (01:25 your time) with The Man Who Murdered His Family.

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