BBC Three TV Guide

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 tomorrow with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Man Like Mobeen

H-ALTRight

Staring hate, violence and societal fractures in the face, Mobeen and his crew see the far right in their truest form at an anti-Islam demonstration.

Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

Top Gear

Motoring magazine. Jeremy, Richard and James are challenged to each drive a second-hand car across the wilds of Botswana, facing obstacles such as salt pans, rivers and animals.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

Australian Survivor

It’s easy to become complacent as the majority. However, there's nothing like a little advantage to send the bottom dwellers straight to the top.

Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Australian Survivor

The tribe of eight castaways are evenly divided. Only one alliance can emerge victorious.

Runtime: 55 min

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The Netflixification of Gaming

Steffan Powell is joined by SunPi, Mr Midas and Shay Thompson to talk through what is going on with online game stores at Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

The Catch Up

A round-up of the day's news.

Runtime: 5 min

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Festive edition of the sci-fi drama. A madcap caretaker greets evacuee Madge Arwell and her two children and leads them into a magical world.

Runtime: 55 min

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

Sci-fi drama. It is Christmas Eve, 1892, and the falling snow is the stuff of fairytales. But the fairytale becomes a nightmare, and a chilling menace threatens Earth.

Runtime: 1 hr

Daddy Issues

Malcolm goes to great lengths to fulfil his dad’s wishes. Meanwhile, Catherine wants Gemma’s help to conceive a baby with Gary. Gemma is shocked when she learns of Malcolm’s secret.

Runtime: 25 min

Daddy Issues

Whilst preparations are being made for Sadie and Malcolm’s birthday, Malcolm gets to know Tommy. Gemma secures her first job interview, forcing her to make a difficult decision.

Runtime: 25 min

The Young Offenders

The Young Offenders Christmas Special 2018

Sitcom. Conor and Jock set off on a chaotic adventure to give Mairead, who has been ill in hospital, the white Christmas she has always dreamed of.

Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer

The Young Offenders

Mairead, Sgt Healy and Conor are preparing for the imminent new arrival at Christmastime. Mairéad discovers a firearm in the house that Conor is holding for a friend.

Runtime: 30 min

The Young Offenders (film)

The Young Offenders

Two teenage boys cycle 160km on stolen bikes, pursued by police, to find a missing bale of cocaine worth 7 million euros.

Runtime: 1 hr 20 min i Available on iPlayer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 18 December) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Doctor Who (2005–2022), Daddy Issues, and The Young Offenders. 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 00:15 with The Young Offenders (film).

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

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