BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand Timezone)

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM The Catch Up A round-up of the day's news.

7:05 PM Horrible Histories Historical sketch show. A pirate regrets stealing a herd of cows, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle, and the Georgian army goes to war against a bunch of schoolboys.

7:30 PM Horrible Histories Historical sketch show. In ancient Greece, it's Spartan High School Musical; a jester breaks bad news to Henry VIII; and Roman emperor Nero stars in a (not very) romantic movie.

8:00 PM Top Gear Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to prove that the hot hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern equivalents.

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BBC Three Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:40 AM (12:40 AM UK Time )

12:40 AM

Borderlands — 00:40

An infamous bounty hunter returns to her childhood home, the chaotic planet Pandora, and forms an unlikely alliance with a team of misfits to find the missing daughter of a powerful magnate.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

2:10 AM

The Golden Cobra — 02:10

All Good Here

On a typical quiet night at Ebbw Vale's worst curry house, a health inspection throws owner Basil into a panic. Meanwhile, Nick has an unexpected encounter with an old rival.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

2:25 AM

The Golden Cobra — 02:25

Pigeon Toss

Rhys has a falling-out with Connor, the hardest boy in school. Basil, Nick and Jub brainstorm ideas to drum up business for the Golden Cobra and compete with their rival Ernish.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

2:40 AM

The Golden Cobra — 02:40

Precious Cargo

Strapped for cash, Nick and Jub agree to deliver a package of unknown goods for shady business owner Martin Bastard, sending them on a spooky trip to Aberdare.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

2:55 AM

The Golden Cobra — 02:55

Truth or Dare?

Mona and her friends join the school tough nuts Connor and Bighead for a game of truth or dare. Samita worries Mona is in over her head and getting involved with the wrong crowd.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

3:10 AM

The Golden Cobra — 03:10

A Massive Waste of Time

Basil and Jub decide it's finally time to make a TV advert for the Golden Cobra. Samita worries about her daughter's new relationship with infamous school bully Connor.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

3:20 AM

The Golden Cobra — 03:20

A Big Step

Down in the dumps and riddled with guilt, a broken Nick reflects on his past and the devastating, life-changing decision that led him to where he is now.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

3:35 AM

The Golden Cobra — 03:35

Broken Saddle

On a beautiful summer's day in Ebbw Vale, Nick finally steps up to the plate as his son Rhys suffers an injury too harrowing for this blurb.

Runtime: 15 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

Horrible Histories — 19:05

Historical sketch show. A pirate regrets stealing a herd of cows, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle, and the Georgian army goes to war against a bunch of schoolboys.

Runtime: 25 min

7:30 PM

Horrible Histories — 19:30

Episode 3

Historical sketch show. In ancient Greece, it's Spartan High School Musical; a jester breaks bad news to Henry VIII; and Roman emperor Nero stars in a (not very) romantic movie.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 1

Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to prove that the hot hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern equivalents.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Top Gear — 21:00

Episode 2

A jam-packed show featuring Italian sports cars, military manoeuvres and a trip to Belgium. Actor Tom Hiddleston is out on the track as the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Silent Witness — 22:00

Body of Work, Part 1

Drama series about forensic pathologists. Harry and Nikki's friendship is rocked by the discovery of the body of Harry's ex-lover.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Silent Witness — 23:00

Body of Work, Part 2

Drama series about forensic pathologists. Memories of his own daughter's death are stirred up when Leo is called in to investigate the suicide of a 14-year-old girl.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Three — 13 October 2026

12:00 AM

Tormented

Slasher horror. A young gang of bullies are terrorised by the spirit of their former classmate Darren, who was driven to suicide by their torment.
1:25 AM

Hyperdrive

The crew of H.M.S. Camden Lock are protecting Britain's interests by persuading alien cultures to move their businesses to the Peterborough enterprise zone.
1:55 AM

Hyperdrive

Commander Henderson and his crew are making first contact with the alien civilisation of Queppu. Meanwhile, the ship has been left in the sole charge of Technical Officer Jeffers.
2:25 AM

Hyperdrive

Everyone on board the spaceship HMS Camden Lock has the weekend off for Gary Neville Day - the holiday celebrating the 21st-century footballer and inventor of artificial gravity.
2:55 AM

Hyperdrive

Sci-fi comedy set aboard the spaceship HMS Camden Lock. The ship is hosting delicate peace talks between two feuding alien species. Henderson deploys his ingenuity and charm to hurry things along.
3:25 AM

BBC New Comedy Awards

Thanyia Moore is joined by Kerry Godliman, Babatunde Aleshe and Fern Brady as five new comics battle it out for a place in the grand final in Cardiff.

See full BBC Three schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Monday 12 October) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Horrible Histories, Top Gear, and Silent Witness. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Three today?

Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:00 (12:00 your time) with Silent Witness.

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