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BBC Three is the BBC's channel aimed at younger audiences, carrying drama, comedy and factual content. It returned as a broadcast channel in 2022 after a period as an online-only service. Available on Freeview, Sky and BBC iPlayer. Regular programmes include The Apprentice, Doctor Who and EastEnders omnibus editions.
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Steffan Powell gets the keys to the TARDIS and goes behind the scenes of the Doctor Who episode âThe Giggle.â He talks to the Toymaker, played by NeilâŻPatrickâŻHarris, and meets the new Doctor, NcutiâŻâŠ
Top Gear is the BBCâs motoring show where Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond argue over the greatest car company, while JamesâŻMay tries a caravan plan to beat traffic jams. DJ ChrisâŻEvans drops by tâŠ
Halfâhour film with Tir Dhondy heading to Vegas to meet the high rollers and check out whatâs happening off the Strip. Some disturbing moments and bright flashes. [S,AD] [HD]
Part two has Tir probing deeper into Vegasâs seedier side â itâs not for the faintâhearted. Contains adult material. [S, AD] [HD]
David Tennant guides you through the BBC archives, charts DoctorâŻWhoâs classic era from William Hartnell to SylvesterâŻMcCoy, with rare interviews and clips. He shares anecdotes from his own time as tâŠ
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
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The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
Corey Bakerâs film puts dancers, drones and precision drivers on a closed track for a highâoctane danceâoff. It mixes choreography with motor sport in a way you havenât seen before. If you want sometâŠ
DeadlyâŻ60 follows Steve Backshall as he hunts some of the worldâs deadliest animalsâpumas in Patagonia, box jellyfish in Australia, and more. Each episode reveals the danger people run into when theyâŠ
Puss in Boots is a Shrek spinâoff that takes the swaggering cat on an animated adventure. He teams up with thief Kitty Softpaws (voiced by SalmaâŻHayek) and his old pal Humpty Dumpty (ZachâŻGalifianakiâŠ
A celebrity chef is found dead on SaintâŻMarie, apparently poisoned. The detectives must work out how and when the toxin got into his food. The team's usual banter and the island's colourful locals keâŠ
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Ashley Cain goes into Brazilâs most dangerous favelas to meet the young men who grew up there. He relies on his curiosity, his physical presence and his personality to earn their trust and learn why âŠ
Doctor Who:âŻ20âŻYears of Tennant is a BBCâŻThree marathon that marks two decades of David Tennantâs Doctor. It starts with the three 60thâanniversary specials â TheâŻStarâŻBeast,âŻWildâŻBlueâŻY
BBCâŻThree is airing a fiveâhour DoctorâŻWho marathon to mark 20âŻyears since David Tennant first became the Doctor, starting at 7:05âŻpm. The first three programmes are the 60thâanniversary specials ââŻTâŠ
Twenty years after David Tennant first took the TARDIS, BBC Three is airing a marathon of his DoctorâŻWho moments. The night opens with the three 60thâanniversary specialsâThe Star Beast, Wild Blue YoâŠ
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
Proper Ladies is a 10âminute comedy short about four very different schoolgirlsâMunira (Sabrina Ali), Hani (Kosar Ali), Yasmin (Ebada Hassan) and Salma (Samira Tahlil)âwho get stuck in detention and âŠ
Tonight BBCâŻThree rolls out five hours of David Tennant DoctorâŻWho to mark two decades since he first took the TARDIS. Youâll get the three 60thâanniversary specials â *The Star Beast*, *WildâŻBlueâŻYoâŠ
Ghosts follows Alison (Charlotte Ritchie) and Mike (Kiell SmithâBynoe) as they try to keep Button House running and share the house
In this episode, Mike (Kiell SmithâBynoe) and Alison (Charlotte Ritchie) receive a onceâinâaâlifetime offer that forces them to decide the fate of their crumbling country house. Their decision could âŠ
Agnes (Brendan O'Carroll) tries to teach Winnie to drive, and the lesson quickly turns into a chaotic dash across Fingras with plenty of close calls. Expect the usual foulâmouthed, adultâfilled comedâŠ
Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll) crashes Cathy's book club, gets hooked on the naughty stories and ends up playing detective, all while letting loose a lot of colourful language. The sitcom follows thâŠ
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps follows a group of mates in Runcorn as they try to adult, with plenty of adult humour. In this episode Jonny (WillâŻMellor) is bent on making his son a bit moâŠ
Jonny (Will Mellor) is chasing his dream job. Gaz (Ralf Little) and Donna (Natalie Casey) finally find the perfect house. Louise (Sheridan Smith) gets the boyfriend sheâs been hoping for. The show miâŠ
Jonny (WillâŻMellor) heads to a biscuitâfactory interview while his friend Gaz (RalfâŻLittle) confronts his biggest fear â a flock of sheep. This is another episode of the Runcornâset sitcom about a grâŠ
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Janet (Sheridan Smith) must choose between staying with her mates and baby or taking a cruise gig as a singer, and the episode follows her decision. The sitcomâs adultâhumour and the chemistry of theâŠ
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is a raunchy sitcom about a bunch of twentyâsomething mates in Runcorn, fronted by SheridanâŻSmith as newlyâemployed Janet and NatalieâŻCasey as Donna, whose câŠ
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is a BBC Two sitcom that follows a ragâtag group of twentyâsomethings in Runcorn. Gaz, played by Will Mellor, finally decides to settle down with Donna, playâŠ
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is a raunchy BBC Two sitcom set in Runcorn. It follows a group of twentyâsomething friends, including SheridanâŻSmith, WillâŻMellor, NatalieâŻCasey and RalfâŻLitâŠ
Proper Ladies is a 10âminute comedy short about four very different schoolgirlsâMunira (Sabrina Ali), Hani (Kosar Ali), Yasmin (Ebada Hassan) and Salma (Samira Tahlil)âwho get stuck in detention and âŠ
Steffan Powell hangs out with David Tennant and Catherine Tate as they prep for their DoctorâŻWho reunion, giving viewers a quick tour of the TARDIS and introducing YasminâŻFinney as the new Rose. He aâŠ
Doctor Who:âŻ20âŻYears of Tennant is a marathon on BBCâŻThree that celebrates two decades of David Tennant as the Doctor. It begins atâŻ7:05âŻpm on ThursdayâŻ16âŻApril with the three 60thâanniversary speciaâŠ
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
EastEnders Omnibus compiles the weekâs drama in AlbertâŻSquare. Vicki and Ross prepare for their stag dos, Jasmine feels part of the Slaters, and Bea makes a big love decision. Expect family feuds, seâŠ
EastEnders Omnibus bundles the weekâs drama from Albert Square so you can watch it all at once. Vickiâs situation escalates, Oscar tries to dodge Josh, and Bea gets jealous of Honey, all amid the usuâŠ
EastEnders Omnibus strings together the weekâs drama on AlbertâŻSquare, so you can catch up in one go. Vicki becomes more paranoid, Priya still worries about Ravi, and Oscar puts Lauren and Max througâŠ
A replay of the weekâs drama on Albert Square, where Vickiâs runâout of options hits a wall and Max and Lauren keep sparring over their latest feud. It strings together all the key moments so you wonâŠ
Stacey Solomon and her crew travel to Yorkshire to tackle the MannâMonro family's chaotic home. The blended household of six is buried under years of clutter and sentimental items. They sort through âŠ
A downâonâhisâluck singerâsongwriter wakes up in a world where nobody knows The Beatles. The show is a profanityâpacked comedy that asks what music would look like without the Fab Four. If you enjoy âŠ
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Part one of a twoâpart look, kicked off by a leaked sex tape that pulls back the curtain on deeper corruption inside the prison system. Thereâs some strong language and a few sexual scenes. [S,AD] [HâŠ
Part two finds Mobeen still digging into the case as a murdered exâofficer tops the headlines. Expect strong language, some adult content and a few unsettling moments. [S,AD] [HD]
Ashley Cain goes to Rioâs toughest favelas for a week, meeting young men who live in some of Brazilâs most dangerous neighbourhoods. He uses his curiosity and physicality to earn their trust and findâŠ
Ashley Cain goes into South Africaâs rhinoâhorn trade, joining poachers to see how far theyâll go for profit. His curiosity and physical grit give the risky undercover work a raw edge, and the episodâŠ
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
Steve Backshall is back for a DeadlyâŻ60 special that examines the growing pressures on wildlife worldwide. He explains why so many species are now endangeredâfrom habitat loss to climate change. If yâŠ
Steve Backshall heads into the field for a Rhino Rescue Special, getting up close with some of the worldâs most dangerous wildlife while highlighting the threats that put rhinos on the brink. In trueâŠ
StaceyâŻSolomon returns for seriesâŻ5, spending a week with a family as they empty the house, store everything in a large warehouse, and give the rooms a fresh look. The declutter sprint runs for sevenâŠ
Stacey Dooley sits down with four women who've reported being raped by someone they know, following their cases as the Crown Prosecution Service moves them to trial. The series tracks 23âyearâold JesâŠ
Stacey Dooley returns to follow Jessie, Emma and Becca as their rape cases finally reach the courtroom. The series shows the stress of crossâexamination and the backlog that can stretch trauma for yeâŠ
Stacey Dooley spends a day with Nottinghamshire funeral director AWâŻLymn to see how bodies are prepared for burial or cremation. She watches an embalming, helps identify an infant, and talks with an âŠ
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StaceyâŻSolomon returns for seriesâŻ5, spending a week with a family as they empty the house, store everything in a large warehouse, and give the rooms a fresh look. The declutter sprint runs for sevenâŠ
Proper Ladies is a 10âminute comedy short about four very different schoolgirlsâMunira (Sabrina Ali), Hani (Kosar Ali), Yasmin (Ebada Hassan) and Salma (Samira Tahlil)âwho get stuck in detention and âŠ
Stacey Dooley spends a day with Nottinghamshire funeral director AWâŻLymn to see how bodies are prepared for burial or cremation. She watches an embalming, helps identify an infant, and talks with an âŠ
Ashley Cain heads to Marseille, where he meets police, street dealers and hitmen involved in the cityâs bloody drug wars. The exâsoldierâturnedâpresenter uses his grit and curiosity to earn trust andâŠ
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
Steve Backshall heads into Gabon's Loango National Park for his first visit in this episode ofâŻDeadlyâŻ60. He tracks crocodiles, runs into surprisingly deadly chimpanzees and spots feisty forest elephâŠ
Steve Backshall heads to Bali for a deepâsea dive, hunting the massive ocean sunfish that lives there. The episode has striking underwater footage and his handsâon wildlife style. If you enjoy adventâŠ
In episode three the five duos say goodbye to Europe and push into Asia, racing towards the riverside town of Halfeti in Turkey. Jo and Kush, Katie and Harrison, Molly and Andrew, Puja and Roshni andâŠ
Olivia is buzzing for her first date, Charles is eager to meet his match, and Nirvali is a bundle of nerves before a blind date. All three join a group of hopeful singles on BBCâŻThreeâs new series, wâŠ
Better Date Than Never follows a group of firstâtime daters in BBCâŻThreeâs debut series. Dianne is determined to find love as her authentic self. Charles gets advice from a relationship expert. NirvaâŠ
Stacey Dooley goes inside Englandâs Romany Gypsy community and spends time with three young women as they navigate big life events. She visits 23âyearâold TikTok star Chantelle and her husband SwaleyâŠ
Stacey Dooley spends a day on the shop floor, joins staff as they chase thieves and then talks to the shoplifters themselves. She explores why shoplifting has become an epidemic and reveals the pressâŠ
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Ashley Cain goes into Brazilâs most dangerous favelas to meet the young men who grew up there. He relies on his curiosity, his physical presence and his personality to earn their trust and learn why âŠ
Ashley Cain drops into South Africaâs rhinoâpoaching hotspots to see how the illegal horn trade works, where he meets the hunters and the backâroom players behind it. He uses his physicality and curiâŠ
Ashley Cain travels to Marseille to meet police, street dealers and hitmen caught in the city's bloody drug wars. He provides a raw look at France's secondâlargest city. He relies on his grit and curâŠ
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
South Africa. Steve witnesses a serval hunting in the weird surroundings of a power station at night, puts snakes to the test in a chomp-off and meets a rare spider. [S] [HD]
Norway. Steve heads to Norway to dive with the planet's ultimate predator - the orca. He also witnesses the northern lights and gets up close to the mighty mouth of a humpback whale. [S] [HD]
SeriesâŻ7 opens with ten rookie designers taking on a set of Dorset beach huts, each aiming for a âStand Out Spaceâ. Alan Carr hosts, and interiors expert Michelle Ogundehin judges, with a new guest jâŠ
The Apprentice: The Final is the climax of seriesâŻ20, where the last two hopefuls pitch their startâups to a panel of industry experts and a few legends from the showâs 20âyear history. Lord Sugar siâŠ
4/6. Colombia is known for cocaine production, but Ashley uncovers another highly priced product that's funding deadly organised crime groups - gold. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
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6/6. In the Philippines, Ashley discovers if joining gangs is the only way to survive. Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Stacey Dooley goes inside Englandâs Romany Gypsy community and spends time with three young women as they navigate big life events. She visits 23âyearâold TikTok star Chantelle and her husband SwaleyâŠ
Episode two of seven. The 21âyearâold Khalil canât seem to remember his dateâs real name â she keeps calling him âbaby girlâ. Thereâs strong language, subtitles and itâs in HD.
1/2. Stacey meets four women who have reported to police being raped by someone they know. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
2/2. Stacey continues the journey with the young women as their cases are taken to court. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
The schedule begins at 7âŻpm, broadcasting in HD.
Self Defence. Wildlife series. In this Deadly 60 Special, Steve Backshall takes a look at the incredible methods animals employ to protect themselves against predators. [S] [HD]
Ecuador Oceans. Steve heads to Ecuador to dive with the giant manta ray. He also gets a unique view of the biggest baby on Earth and rescues a turtle caught in a fishing line. [S] [HD]
5/7. Motoring magazine. The team fills an art gallery with motoring-related works to try to prove cars are more popular than traditional art. Also, Jeremy test-drives the Noble M600. [S] [HD]
Part one of three. A few women end up dating the same doctor via an app, and the beauty queen starts to get leery. There's some strong language. [S,AD] [HD
The second part follows the victims as they turn sleuths, hunting down the catfish who duped them â but will they manage to stop another hit? Strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Episode three. The catfish has finally caught the policeâs eye, yet the reasons behind their repeat offences remain unclear. Strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Olivia is buzzing for her first date, Charles is eager to meet his match, and Nirvali is a bundle of nerves before a blind date. All three join a group of hopeful singles on BBCâŻThreeâs new series, wâŠ