BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 31 Dec

1:35 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 01:35

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
1:50 AM

Gavin & Stacey — 01:50

Episode 3
Pam and Mick are having second thoughts about the conservatory, while Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:20 AM

Gavin & Stacey — 02:20

Episode 4
Comedy. Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life, and Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship with a staggering suggestion.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:50 AM

Gavin & Stacey — 02:50

Episode 5
The Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day at the beach, Gavin's heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something to think about, and a dark cloud looms on the horizon.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:20 AM

Gavin & Stacey — 03:20

Episode 6
Preparations are in full swing for Nessa and Dave's wedding. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin, while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.
Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Shaun the Sheep — 19:05

Shaun goes extra Christmassy for the background of the Farmer's Christmas card photo by secretly knitting festive jumpers to brighten it up.
Runtime: 5 min
7:10 PM

Chicken Run — 19:10

Escape or die frying
Award-winning animation about a band of hens desperate to escape a life of egg-laying on a chicken farm. With the voices of Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha and Miranda Richardson.
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min
8:30 PM

Here We Go — 20:30

Mum's Classic Family Christmas
Amy is home for the holidays, and Rachel is determined to engineer a classic Jessop family Christmas.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Gladiators — 21:00

Celebrity Special 2025
Bradley and Barney Walsh host this special edition of the iconic series, which sees celebrities Joe Wicks, Sam Thompson, Nicola Adams and Vogue Williams take on the Gladiators.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical — 22:00

Will you dare to dream?
Musical based on Roald Dahl's classic book. Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination and the worst parents in the world.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
11:50 PM

Mrs Brown's Boys — 23:50

Who's a Pretty Mammy?
Sitcom about a meddling matriarch. Agnes is on a mission to make sure grandson Bono is not sent to the local primary school, and a parrot moves into her home.
Runtime: 40 min
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What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 31 December) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, 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 00:30 (19:30 your time) with Mrs Brown's Boys.

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