BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Ireland 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 18 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 18 Dec
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Man Like Mobeen — 00:15
H-ALTRight
Staring hate, violence and societal fractures in the face, Mobeen and his crew see the far right in their truest form at an anti-Islam demonstration.
Top Gear — 00:35
Motoring magazine. Jeremy, Richard and James are challenged to each drive a second-hand car across the wilds of Botswana, facing obstacles such as salt pans, rivers and animals.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
Australian Survivor — 01:40
It’s easy to become complacent as the majority. However, there's nothing like a little advantage to send the bottom dwellers straight to the top.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
Australian Survivor — 02:50
The tribe of eight castaways are evenly divided. Only one alliance can emerge victorious.
Runtime:
55 min
Press X on the BBC — 03:45
The Netflixification of Gaming
Steffan Powell is joined by SunPi, Mr Midas and Shay Thompson to talk through what is going on with online game stores at Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo.
Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:05
The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Festive edition of the sci-fi drama. A madcap caretaker greets evacuee Madge Arwell and her two children and leads them into a magical world.
Runtime:
55 min
Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 20:00
Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Sci-fi drama. It is Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales. But the fairytale becomes a nightmare, and a chilling menace threatens Earth.
Runtime:
1 hr
Daddy Issues — 21:00
I’m Your Man
Malcolm goes to great lengths to fulfil his dad’s wishes. Meanwhile, Catherine wants Gemma’s help to conceive a baby with Gary. Gemma is shocked when she learns of Malcolm’s secret.
Runtime:
25 min
Daddy Issues — 21:25
For Future Reference, Trousers Stay On
Whilst preparations are being made for Sadie and Malcolm’s birthday, Malcolm gets to know Tommy. Gemma secures her first job interview, forcing her to make a difficult decision.
Runtime:
25 min
The Young Offenders — 21:50
The Young Offenders Christmas Special 2018
Sitcom. Conor and Jock set off on a chaotic adventure to give Mairead, who has been ill in hospital, the white Christmas she has always dreamed of.
The Young Offenders — 22:25
Christmas Special 2024
Mairead, Sgt Healy and Conor are preparing for the imminent new arrival at Christmastime. Mairéad discovers a firearm in the house that Conor is holding for a friend.
Runtime:
30 min
The Young Offenders (film) — 22:55
The Young Offenders
Two teenage boys cycle 160km on stolen bikes, pursued by police, to find a missing bale of cocaine worth 7 million euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 18 December) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Doctor Who (2005–2022), Daddy Issues, and The Young Offenders. 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 00:15 (00:15 your time) with The Young Offenders (film).
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.