BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (United States 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 07 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 07 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer — 00:00
Missing from the Village
Journalist Mobeen Azhar arrives in Toronto to investigate the story behind men who mysteriously went missing from the city’s gay village.
12:25 AM
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer — 00:25
Bodies in the Garden
In his search for answers, Mobeen heads to the garden of a suburban Toronto home, where the serial killer and shopping mall Santa Claus buried the bodies of eight men.
12:55 AM
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer — 00:55
Secrets
Two more men go missing. Like the first victim, they are also brown-skinned. A simple coincidence, or an emerging pattern?
1:25 AM
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer — 01:25
A History of Violence
Mobeen finds a man who says he accused shopping mall Santa Claus, Bruce McArthur, of assault years before the serial killer was finally caught. And, he has the footage to prove it.
1:55 AM
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer — 01:55
Digging Deeper
Mobeen digs deeper into the Toronto serial killer. As he focuses on two victims that seemed to break Bruce McArthur’s MO, he unearths hidden trauma, sex and drugs.
2:25 AM
Santa Claus: The Serial Killer — 02:25
Who Is John?
Mobeen’s investigation nears its conclusion, but a tip about a man who is still missing raises questions about more victims.
2:55 AM
Top Gear — 02:55
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
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:05
Spin the Bottle
Plankton poses as a wish-granting genie.
Runtime:
10 min
7:15 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:15
There's a Sponge in My Soup
Heat-loving hippies move into Mr Krabs' soup vat!
Runtime:
15 min
7:30 PM
Top Gear — 19:30
Part 1
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take three sports cars on a gruelling 1,600-mile journey through the spectacular landscapes of Patagonia.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
Top Gear — 20:30
Part 2
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue in their quest to take three V8-engined sports cars on an epic journey through Patagonia.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
9:35 PM
Movies With Ali Plumb — 21:35
Tom Cruise's Greatest Stunts
Tom Cruise talks to Ali Plumb about his greatest stunts from movies like Mission: Impossible, Edge of Tomorrow and The Mummy.
Runtime:
25 min
10:00 PM
Mission: Impossible III — 22:00
The mission begins
Action adventure. Back on active duty, Ethan Hunt gets vengeful against uncompromising Owen Davian, chasing a mystery device.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
11:55 PM
Confessions of a Steroid Gang — 23:55
Episode 1
Macaulay and his estranged dad build a backyard steroid empire in North Wales. What begins as a chance to earn a few quid becomes a global operation and a ticking time bomb.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 07 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Top Gear, and Movies With Ali Plumb. 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 00:25 (19:25 your time) with Confessions of a Steroid Gang.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.