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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 Wednesday 07 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

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Santa Claus: The Serial Killer

Missing from the Village
Journalist Mobeen Azhar arrives in Toronto to investigate the story behind men who mysteriously went missing from the city’s gay village.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

Santa Claus: The Serial Killer

Bodies in the Garden
In his search for answers, Mobeen heads to the garden of a suburban Toronto home, where the serial killer and shopping mall Santa Claus buried the bodies of eight men.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Santa Claus: The Serial Killer

Secrets
Two more men go missing. Like the first victim, they are also brown-skinned. A simple coincidence, or an emerging pattern?
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Santa Claus: The Serial Killer

A History of Violence
Mobeen finds a man who says he accused shopping mall Santa Claus, Bruce McArthur, of assault years before the serial killer was finally caught. And, he has the footage to prove it.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Santa Claus: The Serial Killer

Digging Deeper
Mobeen digs deeper into the Toronto serial killer. As he focuses on two victims that seemed to break Bruce McArthur’s MO, he unearths hidden trauma, sex and drugs.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Santa Claus: The Serial Killer

Who Is John?
Mobeen’s investigation nears its conclusion, but a tip about a man who is still missing raises questions about more victims.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Top Gear

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

The Catch Up

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

SpongeBob SquarePants

Spin the Bottle
Plankton poses as a wish-granting genie.
Runtime: 10 min

SpongeBob SquarePants

There's a Sponge in My Soup
Heat-loving hippies move into Mr Krabs' soup vat!
Runtime: 15 min

Top Gear

Part 1
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take three sports cars on a gruelling 1,600-mile journey through the spectacular landscapes of Patagonia.
Runtime: 1 hr

Top Gear

Part 2
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue in their quest to take three V8-engined sports cars on an epic journey through Patagonia.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

Movies With Ali Plumb

Tom Cruise's Greatest Stunts
Tom Cruise talks to Ali Plumb about his greatest stunts from movies like Mission: Impossible, Edge of Tomorrow and The Mummy.
Runtime: 25 min

Mission: Impossible III

Action adventure. Back on active duty, Ethan Hunt gets vengeful against uncompromising Owen Davian, chasing a mystery device.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

Confessions of a Steroid Gang

Episode 1
Macaulay and his estranged dad build a backyard steroid empire in North Wales. What begins as a chance to earn a few quid becomes a global operation and a ticking time bomb.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 07 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Top Gear, and Movies With Ali Plumb. 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 00:25 (00:25 your time) with Confessions of a Steroid Gang.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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