BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)

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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 26 Feb

12:10 AM

Tell Me Lies — 00:10

I Can See Right Through Myself
Stephen baits Lucy as she attempts to rid herself of him once and for all. Wrigley and Pippa finally talk.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
1:00 AM

The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist — 01:00

A robbery fuelled by fame
Who was behind the infamous gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian? Those close to the case reveal details about the crime for the first time.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
1:45 AM

Dinosaur — 01:45

Nina’s work event might be just the distraction she needs, but she quickly realises there is more on the line than just winning Shane’s fundraising competition.
Runtime: 25 min
2:10 AM

Dinosaur — 02:10

After so many misunderstandings, Nina knows her true feelings and wants to make things right. Will a family emergency stop her from declaring everything before it’s too late?
Runtime: 25 min
2:35 AM

BBC Comedy Short Films — 02:35

Man Eater
Don’t be afraid to embrace the beast within you... even if that means wolfing down a load of pervy men.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
2:45 AM

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 02:45

Russell T Davies directs the queens as they star in silent movie shorts. Will Poulter joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
7:00 PM

The Catch Up — 19:00

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

Deadly 60 — 19:05

British Columbia
Wildlife series. Steve tracks the weirdest-looking fish on the planet, comes face-to-face with a giant Pacific octopus and goes kayaking with killer whales.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Vancouver
Wildlife series. Steve Backshall takes to icy waters in search of the world's biggest sea lion, and there's a surprise in store when Steve meets the infamous black bear.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Top Gear — 20:00

Episode 3
Motoring news and views. Clarkson, Hammond and May confront the credit crunch as they search for three sensibly priced small cars that will not make their owners miserable.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 21:00

Fags, Shags and Kebabs
Donna needs a man so her mum won't think she's unattractive to the opposite sex. Janet wants to help but discovers that matchmaking can seriously damage your boyfriend.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:30 PM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 21:30

Spunk
Jonny tries to be horrible to Janet and fails. Donna is after as much sex with as little commitment as possible.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:00 PM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 22:00

Bone with the Wind
When Gaz finds Donna's toothbrush in his flat, he realises he has to stop her 'merging'.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:30 PM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 22:30

Angry Wangry
Janet wants to improve her mind but realises that poetry and biscuits are not the answer. Gaz is desperate to feel attractive and thinks that the best way to accomplish this is to flash his chest.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 23:00

Lard
Jonny falls for Janet's friend Louise, until his obsession is cured in a revolting manner, Janet decides to become a stand-up comedian, and Gaz attempts to manipulate Donna.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:30 PM

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps — 23:30

Ugly Babies
Jonny wants some excitement in his life, and Janet doesn't disappoint him. Gaz and Donna have a communication problem.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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Tonight (Thursday 26 February) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Top Gear, and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. Check the full schedule for more details.

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