What’s On BBC Three Today Wednesday 15 March 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Three today.
19:00
Top Gear
S25E04
Matt LeBlanc tests the world’s fastest-accelerating car
Matt LeBlanc tests the world’s fastest-accelerating car, with a little help from NASA. Chris Harris pens a heartfelt love letter to the Citroen 2CV, while Rory Reid samples some exciting cars from South Korea. Dara O Briain and Ed Byrne are the studio guests
19:55
The Catch Up
A round-up of the day’s news
20:00
Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star
S03E08
The finalists face a make-up masterclass in front of a panel of industry heavyweights
The three finalists take part in their biggest professional assignment to date, delivering their own masterclass in which they demonstrate a signature look in front of a panel of industry heavyweights. One contestant tackles male grooming, the second showcases special effects and the third aims to dazzle with a quick smokey eye. The next day the trio face their final creative brief, coming up with a look that demonstrates what makes them unstoppable as a make-up artist, before the judges decide which two will compete in the final face off. Hosted by Maya Jama
21:00
Bend It Like Bollywood
Gender non-conforming dancer Vinay puts on the biggest show of his career
Gender non-conforming dancer Vinay puts on the biggest show of his career. Growing up closeted in Leicester, he felt rejected by the people of his hometown and left for the capital where he built his brand new life as the openly gay, gender non-conforming dancers who runs his own class, `Bollyqueer”. Now, Vinay returns to Leicester with hopes of launching his classes there and finally feeling accepted at home
21:45
Ellie & Natasia
S01E01
Comedy sketch show, written by and starring Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou
Comedy sketch show written by and starring Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with characters including Busybody Mums and Trustafarian Teenagers, and guest appearances from David Morrissey and Jamie Demetriou
22:00
The Wedding Fixer
S01E03
Wedding planner Sarah Haywood comes up against a bride’s strong-minded mother
22:45
The Wedding Fixer
S01E04
Sarah Haywood helps Naomi and Lee, who have just six weeks until their wedding
23:30
Bend It Like Bollywood
Gender non-conforming dancer Vinay puts on the biggest show of his career
Gender non-conforming dancer Vinay puts on the biggest show of his career. Growing up closeted in Leicester, he felt rejected by the people of his hometown and left for the capital where he built his brand new life as the openly gay, gender non-conforming dancers who runs his own class, `Bollyqueer”. Now, Vinay returns to Leicester with hopes of launching his classes there and finally feeling accepted at home
00:15
Jerk
S03E01
Tim’s acting career is short-lived when he causes chaos on the set of a period biopic
Tim lands himself a role as an extra in a period biopic about a famous disabled musician. When some campaigners kick up a fuss about the star lead – James Norton – not being disabled, Tim is recast as the lead in a knee-jerk reaction to avoid media backlash. The bosses are so concerned with optics surrounding disability, they completely disregard the authenticity of the film – Tim doesn’t even have the right disability and aside from that, cannot act to save his life. Chaos therefore ensues as he brings the production to its knees. Tim Renkow stars in this comedy a cerebral palsy sufferer who uses his condition to get away with saying what others are unable to
00:45
Jerk
S03E02
Tim gets scouted as a drug dealer
Tim falls foul of the local drug dealer after accidentally walking off with a load of her weed. His skin is saved when she realises that as a disabled man he is an ideal candidate to become an unlikely drug mule. After getting the gig, he soon realises it isn’t as fun as it looks on TV. Meanwhile, Ruth is left to look after a care dog that Tim’s been sent by Mom. Snuffles is way too good at his job for Ruth’s liking and she sets out to educate him on what being a carer is really about. Comedy, starring Tim Renkow and Sharon Rooney
01:10
Go Hard or Go Home
S01E10
The final three fight to be crowned winner
Jordan North is back on the island to catch up with the finalists about their island transformations, and the Warriors put the trainees through their paces in their last training sessions ahead of the final challenges. In the last Coach’s challenge, the contestants struggle through an endurance hold in 30 degree heat, which leads to concerns that one of the trainees has pushed themselves too far. On the final day, the remaining finalists face the biggest challenge yet – Fighting Spirit
02:10
Jerk
S03E01
Tim’s acting career is short-lived when he causes chaos on the set of a period biopic
Tim lands himself a role as an extra in a period biopic about a famous disabled musician. When some campaigners kick up a fuss about the star lead – James Norton – not being disabled, Tim is recast as the lead in a knee-jerk reaction to avoid media backlash. The bosses are so concerned with optics surrounding disability, they completely disregard the authenticity of the film – Tim doesn’t even have the right disability and aside from that, cannot act to save his life. Chaos therefore ensues as he brings the production to its knees. Tim Renkow stars in this comedy a cerebral palsy sufferer who uses his condition to get away with saying what others are unable to
02:40
Jerk
S03E02
Tim gets scouted as a drug dealer
Tim falls foul of the local drug dealer after accidentally walking off with a load of her weed. His skin is saved when she realises that as a disabled man he is an ideal candidate to become an unlikely drug mule. After getting the gig, he soon realises it isn’t as fun as it looks on TV. Meanwhile, Ruth is left to look after a care dog that Tim’s been sent by Mom. Snuffles is way too good at his job for Ruth’s liking and she sets out to educate him on what being a carer is really about. Comedy, starring Tim Renkow and Sharon Rooney
03:10
Brickies
S01E05
The builders head to a village in Derbyshire
The builders head to a village in Derbyshire, where a retaining wall is needed to protect a housing development from possible land slips and flooding. Multi-talented Lauren is drafted in to help give things a push, but she is not impressed by some of the attitudes on site. Lucas experiences setbacks on and off site as he confesses that his relationship is on the rocks. After struggling to get to grips with a new method of bricklaying, he pulls on the boxing gloves and enjoys sparring with Lauren
03:40
Ellie & Natasia
S01E01
Comedy sketch show, written by and starring Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou
Comedy sketch show written by and starring Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou, with characters including Busybody Mums and Trustafarian Teenagers, and guest appearances from David Morrissey and Jamie Demetriou
