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BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand 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 Wednesday 22 April 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 22 Apr

1:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 01:00

Rio’s Favela Wars
Ashley travels to Brazil to meet young men living in some of Rio’s most notorious favelas who are caught between the deadly grip of drug cartels and heavily armed criminal militia.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
2:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 02:00

South Africa’s Rhino Hunters
Ashley is in South Africa exploring illegal poaching and the rhino horn trade, discovering how young men from deprived communities are being enticed into this deadly business.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
3:00 AM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 03:00

Marseille’s Narco Wars
Ashley visits Marseille to meet police, street dealers and hitmen, all caught up in bloody drug wars that are ravaging France’s second-largest city.
Runtime: 1 hr 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 witnesses a serval hunting in the weird surroundings of a power station at night, puts snakes to the test in a chomp-off and meets a rare spider.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Norway
Steve heads to Norway to dive with the planet’s ultimate predator - the orca. He also witnesses the northern lights and gets up close to the mighty mouth of a humpback whale.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr — 20:00

Episode 1
Alan Carr tasks ten designers to transform Dorset beach huts in their signature styles. Michelle Ogundehin and Jonathan Adler judge Stand Out Space and decide who goes home first.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Apprentice — 21:00

The Final
It's week 12, and the finalists must launch their businesses to a roomful of industry experts before Lord Sugar finally decides who will become his next business partner.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 22:00

Colombia’s Gold Cartels
Colombia is known for cocaine production, but Ashley uncovers another highly priced product that’s funding deadly organised crime groups – gold.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone — 23:00

Sweden’s Teen Gunmen
Sweden has been a European hotspot for gang-related shootings and bombings. Ashely spends a week meeting young men who don’t flinch from carrying a gun and using it if necessary.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 22 April) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr, and The Apprentice. 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 00:00 (11:00 your time) with Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.

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

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