BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Spain 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 Thursday 16 April 2026 in the Spain timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 16 Apr

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Doctor Who — 19:05

The Star Beast
The Doctor is caught in a fight to the death as a spaceship crash-lands in London. But as the battle wreaks havoc, destiny is heading for the Doctor’s old friend, Donna.
8:05 PM

Doctor Who — 20:05

Wild Blue Yonder
The Tardis takes the Doctor and Donna to the furthest edge of adventure. To escape, they must face the most desperate fight of their lives, with the fate of the universe at stake.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Doctor Who — 21:00

The Giggle
The giggle of a mysterious puppet is driving the human race insane. When the Doctor discovers the return of the terrifying Toymaker, he faces a fight he can never win.
10:00 PM

Talking Doctor Who — 22:00

A timey-wimey trip through amazing archive
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
11:00 PM

Doctor Who: Unleashed — 23:00

The Star Beast
Steffan Powell catches up with David Tennant and Catherine Tate ahead of their much-anticipated reunion and meets the monsters and makers of The Star Beast.
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 PM

Doctor Who: Unleashed — 23:30

Wild Blue Yonder
Join Steffan Powell as he witnesses David and Catherine getting to grips with their prosthetics, and he finds out how to get a job in the camera department!
Runtime: 30 min
12:00 AM

Doctor Who: Unleashed — 00:00

The Giggle
Steffan Powell goes behind the scenes of The Giggle and speaks to the Toymaker, Neil Patrick Harris, and we meet the fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.
Runtime: 30 min
12:30 AM

Top Gear — 00:30

Episode 3
Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond nominate the greatest car company, James May tests a congestion-busting caravan plan and DJ Chris Evans is in the studio.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:30 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 01:30

Episode 1
Tir Dhondy reveals the realities behind modern Las Vegas. She goes to a high-octane pool party to discover how casinos are cashing in on the party scene.
Runtime: 45 min
2:15 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 02:15

Episode 2
Tir goes even further into the underbelly of Las Vegas to investigate how the reinvention of the city to pull in a new generation of visitors is affecting those who live and work there.
Runtime: 45 min
3:00 AM

Talking Doctor Who — 03:00

A timey-wimey trip through amazing archive
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 16 April) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Doctor Who, and Talking Doctor Who. 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 04:00 (05:00 your time) with Talking Doctor Who.

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