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 09 April 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 09 Apr

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Deadly 60 — 19:05

South Africa 2
Wildlife series. Steve and the crew are back in South Africa to turn the latest camera technology on a trio of deadly snakes and meet the predatory crowned eagle.
Runtime: 25 min

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Mexico 2
Wildlife series. Steve heads to the stunning Mexican coastline for an exhilarating encounter with one of the most dangerous sharks in the world.
Runtime: 30 min

Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery — 20:00

Big Night of Musicals
Jason Manford hosts a spectacular celebration, with performances from The Lion King to Wicked, a world exclusive from Sam Ryder in Jesus Christ Superstar, and a special Disney medley.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

In the Heights — 21:35

During a New York heatwave, shopkeeper Usnavi saves up for a dream, student Nina struggles under the weight of expectations, and designer Vanessa seeks inspiration.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm — 23:50

Episode 1
Tir Dhondy retraces Sarm's last known movements before her disappearance from a charter yacht in 2021. She hears Sarm's boyfriend, Ryan Bane, give his account of what happened through his lawyer.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm — 00:20

Episode 2
Tir meets with island police and is given CCTV footage that has never been released, showing Sarm’s last known movements with her boyfriend, Ryan Bane.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm — 00:50

Episode 3
Tir searches for the yacht Sarm vanished from and tracks down Ryan Bane’s ex-wife, hearing first-hand about her experiences while married to him.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

P Diddy: The Rise and Fall — 01:20

Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has been jailed on prostitution-related charges She meets some of his inner circle to find out more about him.

Teen Predator/Online Killer — 02:20

Uncovering a Predator
Twenty-year-old Alexander McCartney from Northern Ireland is questioned by police after a 12-year-old girl in Scotland reports serious catfishing online.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Teen Predator/Online Killer — 02:50

A Race against Time
A huge discovery on McCartney’s devices triggers an international investigation as the race to identify thousands of victims across the world gets under way.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Teen Predator/Online Killer — 03:20

Justice
Homeland Security discovers an obituary page for a 12-year-old girl in West Virginia. Police in Northern Ireland connect the death to McCartney, opening a manslaughter investigation.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 09 April) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery, and In the Heights. 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 03:50 (03:50 your time) with Teen Predator/Online Killer.

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