What's on Virgin Media Three Tonight

See what's on Virgin Media Three today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Tonight's highlights

      
        7:55 PM
        
          Heartbeat
        
      Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues.

      
        9:00 PM
        
          The Cuckoo
        
      A family's desire for a fresh start unravels when their lodger's true identity is revealed, igniting the uncovering of dark secrets, leaving them fighting for their lives.

      
        10:00 PM
        
          Coronation Street
        
      Idris coaches Ollie ahead of the poker night at Speed Daal, Sally and Tim make arrangements for Lucy's foster care, and Todd is accosted by a woman named Celeste.

      
        10:30 PM
        
          Emmerdale
        
      Kev makes a confession. Billy is stunned. Evidence is destroyed.

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Dates

Yesterday Today Thu 20 Aug

Virgin Media Three Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Mr Selfridge — 00:00

Harry Selfridge is a businessman who comes to the United Kingdom and uses his personality and skills to climb the ladder of commercial success.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 AM

Victoria — 01:00

Victoria ascends the British throne at the tender age of 18 and later, falls in love with Prince Albert and gets married to him.

Runtime: 1 hr 41 min

2:41 AM

Off Air — 02:41

This channel is currently off air.

Runtime: 4 hr 24 min

7:05 AM

Heartbeat — 07:05

Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues.

Runtime: 55 min

8:00 AM

Agatha Christie's Poirot — 08:00

When a spate of petty thefts culminates in a series of murders at a student hostel, the Belgian sleuth is called in to investigate.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

10:10 AM

John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen — 10:10

Celebrity chef Lisa Faulker and `MasterChef' star John Torode open up their kitchen to create exciting new dishes and inspire cooks of all levels with easy-to-follow recipes.

Runtime: 55 min

11:05 AM

River Monsters — 11:05

From monstrous sharks to killer catfish, his investigations are as varied and challenging as ever. Jeremy travels the world to uncover a range of underwater assassins.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

12:10 PM

Don't Look Back In Anger — 12:10

In a series of 20 half hours, we chronicle the news and highlights of the last 20 years in this archive and music-based series. (SL)

Runtime: 30 min

12:40 PM

Heartbeat — 12:40

Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

1:45 PM

The Hotel Inspector — 13:45

Alex Polizzi visits Eden Lodge B&B in the Cornish resort of Falmouth and is unimpressed by the decor in the bedrooms and the condition of the indoor swimming pool.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:45 PM

The Hotel Inspector — 14:45

Alex Polizzi visits the struggling Vidella Hotel in Blackpool, where owners Neil and John's love of practical jokes is starting to affect both trade and their friendship.

Runtime: 55 min

3:40 PM

Emmerdale — 15:40

Joe has a surprise for everyone. Paranoia grips Billy and Dawn, and he's terrified at what she might be capable of.

Runtime: 35 min

4:15 PM

Coronation Street — 16:15

Kit leaves Sarah to deal with Kacey's threat, Lucy resents being unable to visit her dad, Idris hatches a plan to meet Alya's price.

Runtime: 30 min

4:45 PM

Wycliffe — 16:45

Reclusive old farmer George Totts goes missing after his house is torched, as does a young mystery man who rang the emergency services.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

5:50 PM

Agatha Christie's Poirot — 17:50

Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has a knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector.

Runtime: 1 hr

6:50 PM

Agatha Christie's Poirot — 18:50

Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has a knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

7:55 PM

Heartbeat — 19:55

Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

9:00 PM

The Cuckoo — 21:00

A family's desire for a fresh start unravels when their lodger's true identity is revealed, igniting the uncovering of dark secrets, leaving them fighting for their lives.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Coronation Street — 22:00

Idris coaches Ollie ahead of the poker night at Speed Daal, Sally and Tim make arrangements for Lucy's foster care, and Todd is accosted by a woman named Celeste.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Emmerdale — 22:30

Kev makes a confession. Billy is stunned. Evidence is destroyed.

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 PM

The Body in the Lake — 23:00

Resolving to clear her husband's name, Dani tries to uncover the truth of Zak's death as her marriage deteriorates further.

Runtime: 1 hr

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on Virgin Media Three — 20 August 2026

12:00 AM

Mr Selfridge

Harry Selfridge is a businessman who comes to the United Kingdom and uses his personality and skills to climb the ladder of commercial success.
1:00 AM

Victoria

1848. Revolution sweeps across Europe and reaches Britain. The pressure builds on Victoria, Albert and their young family, with an exiled King.
2:00 AM

The Serpent

Inspired by a true story. Bangkok, 1975. Charles Sobhraj is a thief and a conman posing as a gem dealer, luring young westerners to his apartment where he drugs and robs them
2:54 AM

Off Air

This channel is currently off air.
7:05 AM

Heartbeat

Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues.
8:00 AM

Agatha Christie's Poirot

The detective investigates when a victim of fraud is found murdered on a golf course - but his inquiries are complicated by the discovery of a tramp's mutilated body nearby.

See full Virgin Media Three schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Virgin Media Three tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 19 August) on Virgin Media Three, you can watch Heartbeat, The Cuckoo, and Coronation Street. Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on Virgin Media Three today?

Today's programming on Virgin Media Three ends at 00:00 with The Body in the Lake.

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.