BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)

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BBC Three Schedule — Fri 12 Dec

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

12:40 AM

Australian Survivor — 00:40

After being told what to do for so long, Sam decides to take the game into her own hands. Her first plan is to betray her closest ally.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

1:45 AM

Australian Survivor — 01:45

It’s an eye for an eye as Jordie targets Sam for blindsiding his brother. But do they both share a secret weapon?

Runtime: 1 hr

2:45 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 02:45

Dave's Games

Animation. It’s 1995 and self-proclaimed legend Dave prides himself on being the only - albeit crumbling - video game shop in town. Until a rival opens, unveiling the PlayStation…

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

3:00 AM

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 03:00

Tommy realises just how far he and Molly have come since the separation, but after completing a series of intense physical challenges, he has to deal with a social media backlash.

Runtime: 30 min

3:30 AM

Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury — 03:30

Tommy receives some terrible news that reminds him to live life to its fullest. Will he manage the biggest physical challenge yet?

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Horrible Histories — 19:00

In honour of Father’s Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history’s daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!

Runtime: 25 min

7:25 PM

Horrible Histories — 19:25

Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession and ancient ghostbusters.

Runtime: 30 min

7:55 PM

The Catch Up — 19:55

A round-up of the day's news.

Runtime: 5 min

8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Polar Challenge

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond face an arduous challenge as they attempt to race from northern Canada to the North Pole, a 450-mile journey.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

9:05 PM

Here We Go — 21:05

Dad's Bronze Medal

The Jessops travel to Cardigan to confront Ray, Paul’s old archery teammate and Rachel’s ex-boyfriend, about cheating Paul out of a place in the 2008 Olympic team.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:35 PM

Daddy Issues — 21:35

We Don’t Like Sigmas

Gemma and Cherry clash over the handsome leader of Sadie’s Rhyme Time class, leaving Gemma to make amends. Meanwhile, Jackie takes Malcolm and Derek to the Peak District.

Runtime: 25 min

10:00 PM

Celebrity Race Across the World — 22:00

Episode 6

It's the teams' final race, from Medellín in Colombia to the Guajira Peninsula, the northernmost point of South America. Which of them will triumph?

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen — 23:00

From fame to fatal addiction

Documentary investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry and the woman at the centre of the case, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' by US prosecutors.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 12 December) on BBC Three, you can watch Horrible Histories, The Catch Up, Top Gear, and Here We Go. 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 (19:00 your time) with Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen.

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