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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 20 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Wed 20 May

12:20 AM

Small Town, Big Riot — 00:20

Episode 2
Mobeen Azhar investigates how online rumours and disinformation combined with extremist agitation led to real-world consequences for the people of Kirkby.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
1:20 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 01:20

Tir Dhondy reveals the realities behind modern Las Vegas. She goes to a high-octane pool party to discover how casinos are cashing in on the party scene.
Runtime: 45 min
2:05 AM

Sin City: The Real Las Vegas — 02:05

Tir goes even further into the underbelly of Las Vegas to investigate how the reinvention of the city to pull in a new generation of visitors is affecting those who live and work there.
Runtime: 45 min
2:50 AM

Fake Friend: The Ticket Scammer — 02:50

Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer
How a Somerset high-flyer turned his charm and connections into tools of deception – conning his school friends and hundreds of others while living a life of glamour himself.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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

Giant Otter Stakeout
Steve heads into the heart of the Suriname Jungle. He goes in search of poison dart frogs, deadly snakes and hopes to find the elusive giant river otter.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Big Cat Special
Steve goes in search of the deadliest cats in Africa in the carnivore capital of Zambia. He gets up close to the rulers of the Savannah - the lions and leopards.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr — 20:00

Episode 5
The final five designers transform Leeds studio apartments. Former winner Lynsey Ford joins Michelle to judge, and they're blown away by the dramatically different designs.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Green Book — 21:00

A friendship across divides
In 1962, Italian-American nightclub bouncer Tony Lip gets taken on as a driver for acclaimed African American pianist Donald Shirley on a tour of the Deep South.
Runtime: 2 hr i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Kidnapped by My Mum — 23:00

Six years lost, one journey to the truth
At 11 years old, Alex vanished on holiday with his mother and grandfather for six years. Now, he's retracing his steps across Europe to tell the full story for the first time.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 20 May) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr, and Green Book. 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 00:40 (19:40 your time) with Kidnapped by My Mum.

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