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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 Thursday 08 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

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Confessions of a Steroid Gang

Episode 2
As the steroid lab thrives, father and son grow close, but greed creeps in. Macaulay finds out he’s being short-changed just as police close in. Trouble is coming.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Confessions of a Steroid Gang

Episode 3
Macaulay returns with a pay rise, but the trust is gone. As police close in, so does paranoia, and the truth about addiction to steroids is exposed.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Top Gear

In the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Africa with a simple mission - to find the definitive source of the Nile.
Runtime: 1 hr

Top Gear

Having survived insane traffic, lethal mudslides and dubious map reading, the trio reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
Runtime: 1 hr

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: 35 min i Available on iPlayer

The Catch Up

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

SpongeBob SquarePants

Man Ray Returns
Man Ray rents Squidward's house.
Runtime: 10 min

SpongeBob SquarePants

Larry the Floor Manager
Mr Krabs makes Larry the Lobster temporary manager.
Runtime: 15 min

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

She's all action
Action tale adapted from the popular video game in which the eponymous heroine races against time to find an ancient relic before it falls into the wrong hands.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min i Available on iPlayer

SpongeBob SquarePants

Squirrel Jelly
Sandy disturbs a day of jelly fishing.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

This season's most wanted
Madcap comedy based on the TV series. Eddy is on the hunt for a big new client as her PR firm runs out of money, but a setback sees her and Patsy on the run in the south of France.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min i Available on iPlayer

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World

Episode 1
Nine Drag Race legends from around the world vie for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World. Mel C joins the judges as the global glamazons stage their very own royal command performance.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 08 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. 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 00:05 (00:05 your time) with RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World.

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.

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