BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (Ireland Timezone)

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BBC Three Schedule — Sun 18 Jan

12:05 AM

The Young Offenders — 00:05

Episode 4
Conor, Jock and Mairéad, always tight on cash, come up with a harebrained idea to become business owners as they buy a second-hand chip van to try to make some extra money.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
12:35 AM

The Young Offenders — 00:35

Episode 5
Billy Murphy enlists the help of Conor, Jock and eventually Mairead to avoid getting killed by a former cellmate who has just been released from prison.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:05 AM

The Young Offenders — 01:05

Episode 6
The baby is due, and everyone is frustrated by the nonstop arguing of both families. A weekend break is organised to try to calm tensions, but it turns out to be ill-advised.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
1:35 AM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 01:35

Sitcom about a group of friends in Runcorn. Gaz struggles with his paralysis, as Billy tries to befriend him. Tim is shaken by the arrival of his younger sister Cassie.
Runtime: 30 min
2:05 AM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 02:05

Sitcom about a group of friends in Runcorn. Gaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy, Donna signs on the dole, and Tim gives his sister Cassie a makeover.
Runtime: 30 min
2:35 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 02:35

Spud
Spud doesn't have much of a life outside of caring for her father. But that's okay. She doesn't feel bad about herself, despite what society says. But one day, everything changes.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
2:55 AM

Gavin & Stacey — 02:55

Episode 1
Comedy series about Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey. After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally manage to arrange a rendezvous in Leicester Square.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:25 AM

Gavin & Stacey — 03:25

Episode 2
Comedy series about a long-distance relationship. After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her. Gavin drives to Wales to explain.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

EastEnders — 19:00

Ravi comes to a shocking realisation, Max gets a new fan, and Linda runs round after Bea.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

EastEnders — 19:30

The police continue their investigation into an attack, Oscar and Lauren plan a memorial for Abi, and Penny is concerned for a friend.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

EastEnders — 20:00

Nicola gets a nasty surprise, Honey offers a shoulder to cry on, and Gina gives Penny some romantic advice.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

EastEnders — 20:30

The Brannings gather to remember Abi, Priya tries to reassure a loved one, and Jack turns up the pressure.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

The Traitors — 21:00

Episode 7
As the Traitors continue navigating their way through the game, they plot their next move in the dead of night. Breakfast dials up the pressure and brings fresh allegations to the table.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
10:05 PM

The Traitors — 22:05

Episode 8
Breakfast delivers a wake-up call for the Faithful, with the Traitors making their next dastardly move. The mission proves to be a living nightmare for the players, but can they hold their nerve?
Runtime: 1 hr
11:05 PM

The Traitors — 23:05

Episode 9
The Traitors’ latest gameplay makes the Faithful more determined than ever to uncover their identity. The mission puts the Traitors under intense pressure, which continues to build at the Round Table.
Runtime: 1 hr
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What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 18 January) on BBC Three, you can watch EastEnders, and The Traitors. Check the full schedule for more details.

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Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:05 (00:05 your time) with The Traitors.

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