What’s On BBC Three Today Friday 17 March 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Three today.
19:00
Top Gear
S25E06
The team test drives the latest SUVs
Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid test drive the latest SUVs through the medium of horse trialling, and are joined in the studio by comedian Jason Manford. Plus, Chris takes an explosive drive in the new Alpine A110
19:55
The Catch Up
A round-up of the day’s news
20:00
Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star
S04E01
Ten make-up artists work on a social media campaign for a fitness brand
Hosted by Maya Jama, Glow Up returns for its fourth series as 10 aspiring make-up artists are tested in varied professional assignments from TV to theatre, fashion to front covers and on-line beauty campaigns. The artists begin by working on a social media campaign for a fitness brand, followed by a make-up skill drill on identical twins
21:00
The Bling Ring
Fact-based drama, starring Emma Watson
2013 – Drama, Crime
Five teenagers united by an obsession with celebrity steal from the houses of the rich and famous stars they idolise, using the internet to follow their targets’ movements. When the police finally catch up with them, the arrest brings a taste of the fame they have craved. Fact-based drama, starring Emma Watson and Israel Broussard
22:25
Tonight with Target
S02E06
With Big Narstie, Leomie Anderson, Munya Chawawa, Axel Blake and Snoochie Shy
The host casts a satirical eye over the week’s news stories, joined by guests Big Narstie, Leomie Anderson, Munya Chawawa, Axel Blake and Snoochie Shy. Co-host Remi Burgz goes out and about meeting some of the biggest names in music, with performances from NLE Choppa, Lojay, Nemzzz and Antslive
23:10
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
23:35
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
00:00
Go Hard or Go Home
S01E08
With the final in sight, the temperature is starting to rise
01:00
Go Hard or Go Home
S01E09
A trainee reveals a secret that will change everything
02:00
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
03:00
Brickies
S01E06
The bricklayers face their biggest challenge, to build a new community club
The bricklayers return to where it all began, on site in Stoke-on-Trent, where houses, apartments and a new sports and social club are being built. Tom C reflects on the challenges he’s faced over the past weeks. He also gets the chance to develop his career opportunities by taking his first forklift lesson. Meanwhile, Kuda’s mission to buy a house reaches its conclusion
03:30
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
