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 Friday 26 June 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Three Schedule — Fri 26 Jun

12:10 AM

Back to Life — 00:10

Episode 1
When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, she stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the shadow of her past looms large.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
12:40 AM

Back to Life — 00:40

Episode 2
Miri is excited about her first day working at Nathan’s fish and chip shop, but the community aren’t taking kindly to her return.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
1:05 AM

Back to Life — 01:05

Episode 3
Miri and her neighbour Billy escape to an amusement park for the day, but Miri’s past continues to chase her. Meanwhile, Caroline attempts to end things with Dom for good.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
1:30 AM

BBC New Comedy Awards — 01:30

Episode 1
The Fire Station in Sunderland plays host to this heat of the BBC New Comedy Awards, where five hopefuls battle it out for a place in the grand final.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:00 AM

BBC New Comedy Awards — 02:00

Episode 2
Five hopefuls battle it out at the legendary Leith Theatre. Award-winning comedian Larry Dean is host, with judges Richard Gadd, Susie McCabe and head judge Josh Pugh.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
2:30 AM

BBC New Comedy Awards — 02:30

Episode 3
The contest heads to The Braid in Ballymena, County Antrim. Award-winning stand-up Shane Todd hosts with Diona Doherty, Martin Angolo and head judge Josh Pugh.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
3:00 AM

Walking With Dinosaurs — 03:00

Island of Giants
The tale of the colossal Lusotitan. Living 150 million years ago on an island known as the Iberian Mesta, now in Portugal, this 25-metre-long titan dwarfed every other dinosaur in the region.
Runtime: 50 min 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

Early Man — 19:05

Clash of the Ages
A Stone Age tribe is threatened by bronze-mining invaders led by greedy Lord Nooth. To win back their home, they challenge these more sophisticated folk to a game of football.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:20 PM

Shaun the Sheep — 20:20

Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse
Everything that Shaun knows and loves comes into question as he impulsively makes a wish that leaves him with some unexpected consequences.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:35 PM

Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death — 20:35

Comic adventure starring the hapless inventor and his canine companion. Wallace and Gromit's new bakery business faces danger when the 'Cereal Killer' targets the town's bakers.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:05 PM

Ludwig — 21:05

Episode 1
Puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor’s life is upended when his identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears. John reluctantly assumes his identity in order to track him down.
10:05 PM

Amandaland — 22:05

House Party
After moving from Chiswick to So-ha (South Harlesden), Amanda rekindles her friendship with Anne and tries to schmooze a celebrity chef at her kids’ new secondary school.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:35 PM

Amandaland — 22:35

Car Boot
After embracing minimalism, or as she calls it, ‘simpletonism’, Amanda is forced to sell the contents of her lock-up at a car boot sale.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Amandaland — 23:00

New Job
Anne takes on the Herculean task of teaching teenagers. Meanwhile, Amanda gets a job at Kichen’s Kitchens and Bathrooms, while Della launches her new restaurant – Double Shin.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:30 PM

Ellie & Natasia — 23:30

Episode 1
Sketch show written by- and starring triple threats Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with special guest appearances from David Morrissey and Jamie Demetriou.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
11:45 PM

Ellie & Natasia — 23:45

Episode 2
Sketch show by Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with characters such as coffee spotters, cooking sensations, The Brothers Pomodoro and a girl with a pixie haircut.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Friday 26 June) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Early Man, Shaun the Sheep, and Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death. 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 00:05 (19:05 your time) with Ellie & Natasia.

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.

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