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 Tuesday 26 May 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Tue 26 May

Programming hasn’t started yet.

The first program is at 12:50 AM (12:50 AM UK Time )

12:50 AM

Hunting the Online Sex Predators — 00:50

Taking on the tech giants

Are tech giants’ social media algorithms pushing harmful content while police are fighting a global cybersex crime wave?

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

1:45 AM

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 01:45

With his hand healed, Tommy’s back in training and focusing on family time. Meanwhile, John has had a health scare…

Runtime: 30 min

2:15 AM

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 02:15

Tommy realises just how far he and Molly have come since the separation, but after completing a series of intense physical challenges, he has to deal with a social media backlash.

Runtime: 30 min

2:45 AM

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 02:45

Tommy receives some terrible news that reminds him to live life to its fullest. Will he manage the biggest physical challenge yet?

Runtime: 30 min

3:15 AM

Hunting the Rolex Rippers — 03:15

Robberies on the rise

Journalist Tir Dhondy explores the rise in luxury watch theft, meeting the moped riders snatching watches off the street, as well as a gang leader who runs a team of watch rippers.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

3:45 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:45

Spinster

When single, penniless poet Ruby's strict Presbyterian neighbours descend on her mum's home for her spoiled sister Eliza's engagement party, her only job is to not shame the family...

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.

Runtime: 5 min

7:05 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:05

Steve is in search of one of the most spectacular events on earth - bait balls. These wildlife events are so epic that they can be seen from space - but they won’t be easy to find.

Runtime: 25 min

7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

South America’s Weirdest

Steve searches for deadly animals living in the capital of Suriname, from snakes in people's gardens to snail-catching kites and one of the deadliest snakes on earth.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Race Across the World — 20:00

Episode 8

After more than 11,000km across eight countries, the teams face one final test of endurance as they race to claim victory at the finish line in Hatgal, Mongolia.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Race Across the World — 21:00

The Reunion

Six months after the race, all five teams reunite to relive their 12,000km journey from Palermo to Mongolia, with unseen moments and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Louis Theroux — 22:00

Beyond Belief

Louis Theroux looks back at his earliest documentaries and explores how some people’s most fervent beliefs can bring them into conflict with mainstream society.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Louis Theroux — 23:00

The Dark Side of Pleasure

Journalist Louis Theroux looks back at 25 years of documentaries and explores how America has managed to take our darkest desires and commodify them.

Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 26 May) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Race Across the World, and Louis Theroux. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Three live?

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When does programming end on BBC Three today?

Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:00 (00:00 your time) with Louis Theroux.

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

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