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

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BBC Three Schedule — Thu 20 Aug

1:05 AM

Ladhood — 01:05

Results
Liam is on a date for the first time since his break-up. When asked about the last time he felt completely happy, he is thrust back into memories of his adolescence.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
1:30 AM

Ladhood — 01:30

On the Road
At age 33, Liam decides it’s time he learned to drive. Back in noughties Leeds, Ralph is days away from his driving test, and the lads are pinning their hopes on him passing.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
1:55 AM

Ladhood — 01:55

Indie
Liam is wounded after Ross tells him he doesn't want him to be best man at his wedding. Fortunately, he soon meets some charming, if suspiciously well-bred, new friends at work.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:20 AM

Ladhood — 02:20

Mary
Liam accepts an invitation to the house of an older woman. The woman and her friends begin to share spooky stories, and Liam reveals the scariest thing that ever happened to him.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
2:45 AM

Vigil — 02:45

Episode 3
Kirsten’s investigation takes her into the heart of Scottish politics, but when she unearths a navy cover-up, it leaves Amy questioning who she can trust on Vigil.
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

Inside Deadly 60
Wildlife series. Steve takes a look inside some of the top predators featured on Deadly 60 to find out what makes them so deadly.
Runtime: 25 min
7:30 PM

Deadly 60 — 19:30

Venom
Wildlife series. Steve is spat at and bitten by scorpions, spiders and snakes in his quest to prove that venom is one of the most lethal weapons of the animal kingdom.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Sort Your Life Out — 20:00

The Magic Reading Room
Stacey Solomon and her crack team help a single dad and his young daughters transform their family home through a life-changing declutter.
9:00 PM

Better Date Than Never — 21:00

Episode 4
Allycia hopes to find her Prince Charming, Kento heads out on a second date with someone new, and Charles hits a speed dating event.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Better Date Than Never — 21:30

Episode 5
Allycia’s theme park date is a rollercoaster, while time is up on Charles’s speed dating event. Asher goes on her first ever date, and Jack is smitten when he meets someone new.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

He Had It Coming — 22:00

This Is NOT What a Feminist Looks Like
After their university feminist art project is co-opted by a killer, Elise and Barbara must form an unlikely alliance and track down the culprit.
Runtime: 25 min
10:25 PM

He Had It Coming — 22:25

Little Miss PI
As the girls deal with an anonymous threat that could tie them to the campus murder, officers Shepherd and Roach kick off their investigation with an arrest.
Runtime: 25 min
10:50 PM

He Had It Coming — 22:50

The Witch Hunt
With a second murder victim found on campus, University Club Day proves the perfect place for Elise and Barbara to search for the killer. Unfortunately, the police have the exact same idea.
Runtime: 25 min
11:15 PM

He Had It Coming — 23:15

Cl*t Pong
With Prue behaving strangely in front of Elise, the girls must crash a feminist protest party to find out what she remembers about the night of the murders.
Runtime: 25 min
11:40 PM

He Had It Coming — 23:40

In the Kay-ge
As Elise and Barbara's friendship strains, Elise finds solace with university improv theatre legend Kaye Blanchett. The only problem is Kaye is just a little bit connected to every single murder.
Runtime: 25 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Three tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 20 August) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, Deadly 60, Sort Your Life Out, and Better Date Than Never. 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 00:05 (19:05 your time) with He Had It Coming.

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