BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Ireland Timezone)

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BBC Three Schedule — Fri 19 Dec

The Young Offenders — 00:15

Episode 1
Friendship, loyalty, laughter and lots of mischief bring best pals Conor and Jock into conflict with their headmaster, leaving Conor’s mum to pick up the pieces once again.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

The Young Offenders — 00:45

Episode 2
Comedy following the coming-of-age adventures of two best friends. Conor and Jock's friendships with the principal's daughters intensify, leading to a comic showdown.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

The Young Offenders — 01:15

Episode 3
The lads persuade the girls to spend a full day with them on a beautiful adventure.
Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer

Australian Survivor — 01:50

The couples are no more, Mark is out for revenge, the alliances are fractured, and new deals are formed that could turn the game upside down.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

Australian Survivor — 03:05

With only three tribals left before the final and the alliances crumbling, which side will Josh choose? Has the Joker finally had his last laugh?
Runtime: 50 min

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:05

Goons on the Moon
Sandy takes her 'Science Scout' troop on a trip to the moon.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 19:25

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this anniversary special. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min

Doctor Who (2005–2022) — 20:45

Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Sci-fi drama. The universe's deadliest species gather near a quiet backwater planet, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars. And amongst them, the Doctor.
Runtime: 1 hr

Daddy Issues — 21:45

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 — 22:10

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

Here We Go — 22:35

Granny's New Boyfriend
Sue’s new Italian boyfriend, Alf, invites the Jessops to dinner at his restaurant. Robin asks Paul to go undercover to learn about Cherry’s new boyfriend.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Here We Go — 23:05

Our Holiday in Scotland
When Robin’s attempt to stop Cherry’s wedding in Scotland fails, the Jessop family holiday is in tatters until a run-in with the local police turns things around.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Bump — 23:35

Bump: A Christmas Film
The Chalmers-Davis family head to Colombia for a Christmas cruise to see Rosa's homeland.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
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What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 19 December) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Doctor Who (2005–2022), and Daddy Issues. 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 01:10 (01:10 your time) with Bump.

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