BBC Three TV Guide — Thursday

Browse the full BBC Three TV guide for Thursday, 3 September 2026. 18 programmes listed , including 10 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 30m

The Young Offenders

S2 · E1

Jock misses Siobhan's first scan

Jock misses the first scan of his and Siobhan's baby, so her parents come up with a plan to adopt the child. The suggestion doesn't go down well with anyone, so to test Jock's ability to look after a child, Principal Walsh challenges him to take care of an egg for a full month - without losing or breaking it. Comedy, starring Alex Murphy and Chris Walley

00:30 30m

The Young Offenders

S2 · E2

Conor is jealous of a new pupil

Conor is jealous when new pupil Gavin - who has childhood ties with Jock - arrives at school, and he is determined not to be ousted as best friend. Conor struggles to stand up to Gavin - but it's not easy as the newcomer's mother has just started teaching at the school. Meanwhile, a spate of thefts leads Principal Walsh to patrolling the school grounds to monitor any potential stealing

01:00 35m

The Young Offenders

S2 · E3

A day trip in memory of Conor's dad sparks chaos

A day trip in memory of Conor's dad leads the gang to an encounter with a landowner that sparks pandemonium. To add to the chaos a mysterious amount of cash has also appeared, so Mairead and an interfering Billy Murphy jump to conclusions

01:35 30m

The Young Offenders

S2 · E4

Conor and Jock need a cash injection

Conor, Jock and Mairéad, always tight on cash, come up with a harebrained idea to become business owners as they buy a second-hand chip van to try to make some extra money. Comedy, starring Alex Murphy and Chris Walley

02:05 30m

The Young Offenders

S2 · E5

Billy enlists Conor and Jock to help him fake his own death

Billy Murphy discovers that his former cellmate Dinny Molloy has just been released from prison and plans to kill him. Billy enlists Conor and Jock to help him fake his own death, and persuades the lads to let him stay at their house, with Mairead reluctantly agreeing when she hears the story

02:35 30m

The Young Offenders

S2 · E6

Orla suggests that everyone go away for a weekend break

The baby is due soon and Siobhan is upset with the nonstop arguing of both families, so Orla tries to come up with a solution. She suggests that everyone go away for a weekend break together to neighbouring Co Kerry and try to learn to get along for Siobhan and the baby's sake, but no-one seems convinced this is a good idea

03:05 15m

Zoners

One-off comedy about a stolen package

Brothers, flatmates and polar opposites Samir and Nikhil find themselves on an adventure when they accidentally steal a package from their maniac neighbour. One-off comedy short, starring Karan Gill, Ikky Kabir, Eshaan Akbar, Elina Saleh, Ed Kear and Andrea Valls

03:20 40m

Scamanda

S1 · E3 · Stage 3: The Wheels of Justice

When the IRS step in, Amanda's web of lies begins to unravel

As Nancy and Detective Martinez dig deeper, the IRS steps in and Amanda's web of lies begins to unravel

Tonight's Highlights

19:00 5m

The Catch Up

A round-up of the day's news

19:05 25m

Deadly 60

S3 · E10 · Australia 2

Saltwater crocodiles in Australia

Steve Backshall returns to find the deadliest animals in Australia, focusing on saltwater crocodiles, snakes and the box jellyfish

19:30 30m

Deadly 60

S3 · E12 · Nepal

Steve Backshall visits Nepal

Steve Backshall visits Nepal, where he tracks down a rhinoceros, searches for the elusive Bengal tiger and paraglides with an Egyptian vulture above the foothills of the Himalayas

20:00 30m

The Cruise

S1 · E1 · Let the Dream Begin

Classic travelogue featuring singer Jane McDonald

Classic travelogue featuring singer Jane McDonald. Go behind the scenes of luxury cruise ship Galaxy as she sails around the Caribbean. Originally broadcast in 1998

20:30 30m

The Cruise

S1 · E2 · Stranded in Paradise

The Galaxy docks in Jamaica

As the cruise ship Galaxy docks in Jamaica for Christmas, the 2,000 passengers look forward to a sun-drenched festive season, but it's business as usual for the crew. Meanwhile, singer Jane is reunited with her Danish boyfriend and social hostess Amanda also manages to keep smiling despite feeling distinctly under the weather

21:00 30m

Amanda & Alan's Italian Job

S1 · E1

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr create a luxury holiday home

Amanda Holden purchases two dilapidated apartments nestled in the sun-kissed hills of rural Sicily, intending to raise them from their ruins and create luxury holiday homes. The hope is that she and workmate friend Alan Carr to make a huge profit they can donate to charity. After arriving at the crumbling property for the first time, the piles of rubbish and abandoned junk suggest to both that that this visit will be no holiday

21:30 30m

Amanda & Alan's Italian Job

S1 · E2

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr design a Sicilian kitchen

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr take on their first project - designing a Sicilian kitchen. Kicking off the demolition in 36-degree heat proves to be a trial for Alan, and he soon realises that taking on a build in a medieval hilltop town comes with its own unique challenges. With the help of Project Manager Scott, Amanda barters with the locals at a nearby marble factory as she bags a bargain for their feature island and brushes up on her culinary skills in Marsala, learning how to cook Sicily's signature dish

22:00 1h 15m

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

S8 · E1

A new cast of queens take part

A new cast of queens take part as RuPaul kicks off the race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel

23:15 30m

Smoggie Queens

S1 · E1 · A Smoggie Break-Up

Comedy, written by and starring Phil Dunning

Comedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man. Written by and starring Phil Dunning, with Mark Benton, Alexandra Mardell, Patsy Lowe and Elijah Young

23:45 30m

Smoggie Queens

S1 · E2 · A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Lucinda receives dating advice

Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the workplace. Comedy, written by and starring Phil Dunning, with Mark Benton, Michelle Visage, Alexandra Mardell, Patsy Lowe and Elijah Young

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