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 Deadly 60 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.

7:30 PM Deadly 60 Wildlife series. Steve and his crew are back in the jungles of South America, where they head into crocodile-infested waters for a spooky nocturnal encounter.

8:00 PM Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to discover if you can go motor racing for less than it costs to play golf. Slash and F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen are guests.

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BBC Three Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:10 AM (12:10 AM UK Time )

12:10 AM

Daddy Issues — 00:10

Normal Men

Gemma tries to reconnect with the girls from school after a chance encounter with Cherry. Malcolm is encouraged to find a normal friend after Derek introduces him to close-up magic.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

12:35 AM

Daddy Issues — 00:35

Sugar Daddies

After receiving dodgy life advice from those around her, Gemma enlists Cherry to help find a potential father for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Malcolm finds love with a woman online.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

1:05 AM

Daddy Issues — 01:05

Garden Sliders

Gemma tries birthing classes but resorts to asking her aunt Jess for advice. Malcolm and Gemma get invited to Jess and Tyrone’s hot tub party, but Malcolm is scared of hot tubs!

Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

1:25 AM

Daddy Issues — 01:25

Man Mess

Gemma bumps into an old flame and agrees to a date. Derek hatches a plan for Malcolm to retrieve his belongings from his old family house, so Malcolm invites Gemma’s new man along.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

1:55 AM

Daddy Issues — 01:55

Sadie

Malcolm throws Gemma a baby shower, and Derek surprises Malcolm with a birthday present. Xander discovers Gemma in labour, whilst Malcolm and Derek are locked in an escape room.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

2:20 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 02:20

When a teenage boy has a girl over for the first time, the overly attached monster under his bed has a meltdown.

Runtime: 15 min

2:35 AM

Scamanda — 02:35

Amanda is given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Her community and church rally around her as she inspires thousands more with a blog, bravely chronicling her journey.

Runtime: 40 min

3:15 AM

Scamanda — 03:15

As an investigative reporter looks closer at Amanda's story, the cracks begin to show. And while Amanda continues to blog and fundraise, suspicion spreads.

Runtime: 40 min

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

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

7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

South America 1

Wildlife series. Steve and his crew are back in the jungles of South America, where they head into crocodile-infested waters for a spooky nocturnal encounter.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to discover if you can go motor racing for less than it costs to play golf. Slash and F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen are guests.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Top Gear — 21:00

Episode 1

Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson attempts to build a car that is even smaller than the famous Peel P50 and tests it out on the streets of London.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia — 22:00

Episode 9

The panel Go Fishin’ and team up for a high-stakes round of Shut Up and Spell before buzzing in to score the big ticket to the next episode and the series finale.

Runtime: 50 min

10:50 PM

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia — 22:50

Episode 10

It’s the season finale, and the panel have one last shot at becoming Spelling Champion as they travel to France, journey through time and spell from the audience.

Runtime: 45 min

11:35 PM

RuPaul's Drag Race UK — 23:35

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Meet the Queens

Ahead of the return of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, RuPaul introduces the fabulous new cast of queens competing for the coveted title of the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

Runtime: 25 min

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Three — 3 September 2026

12:00 AM

The Young Offenders

With a new arrival on the way, Jock is getting anxious, and Principal Walsh isn’t helping. But a challenge to Jock brings about surprising results.
12:30 AM

The Young Offenders

Gavin, a new pupil at school who has some history with Jock, ignites a jealousy in Conor that brings a tense situation to comical heights.
1:00 AM

The Young Offenders

A day trip in memory of Conor's dad and the appearance of some mysterious cash cause confusion, with the interference of Billy Murphy creating a perfect storm of mayhem.
1:35 AM

The Young Offenders

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.
2:05 AM

The Young Offenders

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.
2:35 AM

The Young Offenders

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.

See full BBC Three schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 02 September) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia. Check the full schedule for more details.

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Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 00:00 (11:00 your time) with RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

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