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 24 June 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 24 Jun

7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

A round-up of the day's news.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Natural World — 19:05

Planet Earth: A Lion's Tale
Wildlife documentary telling the story of Moja, a five-month-old lion cub living with his single lioness mum, Nyota, in Kenya's Masai Mara. Together, they face a fight for life.
Runtime: 5 min
7:10 PM

Walking With Dinosaurs — 19:10

Island of Giants
The tale of the colossal Lusotitan. Living 150 million years ago on an island known as the Iberian Mesta, now in Portugal, this 25-metre-long titan dwarfed every other dinosaur in the region.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 6
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May buy old British roadsters from Jensen-Healey, Lotus and TVR before visiting the remnants of the UK's sports car industry.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

I Kissed a Girl — 21:00

Episode 3
Emotions are still running high after last night's dinner party. As the first Kiss-Off approaches, it’s crunch time in the masseria for our couples.
Runtime: 50 min
9:50 PM

I Kissed a Girl — 21:50

Episode 4
After an intense Kiss-Off, the masseria waves goodbye to its first girl. A night under the stars leads to a heart-racing surprise.
Runtime: 50 min
10:40 PM

Road House — 22:40

Ex-UFC fighter Dalton is persuaded to take a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys road house, only to learn that the bar is being terrorised by a gang working for a local crime boss.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
12:30 AM

Behind Bars: Sex, Bribes and Murder — 00:30

Episode 1
An investigation into a viral prison sex tape leads journalist Mobeen Azhar to discover an illicit prison economy fuelled by inappropriate relationships, coercion and contraband.
1:30 AM

Behind Bars: Sex, Bribes and Murder — 01:30

Episode 2
Mobeen’s investigation into prison corruption hears of the murder of a former officer who had been involved in uncovering an illicit relationship between a guard and an inmate.
2:30 AM

Top Gear — 02:30

Episode 6
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May buy old British roadsters from Jensen-Healey, Lotus and TVR before visiting the remnants of the UK's sports car industry.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:30 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:30

Calamity James
Slapstick adventure about young James, who is cursed with ‘acute misfortune syndrome’. James is on a mission to reconnect with his estranged dad.
Runtime: 15 min
3:45 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 03:45

Where It Ends
Actor Jack joins a panto tour of care homes, and he is confronted with the reality of life, his future and where it ends.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 24 June) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Natural World, Walking With Dinosaurs, and Top Gear. 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 03:55 (14:55 your time) with BBC Comedy Short Films.

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