In Full: BBC Three's relaunch night schedule revealed

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: January 20 2022 | 12:52

Last updated: January 21 2022 | 14:36

In Full: BBC Three's relaunch night schedule revealed

Take a look at what will be airing on BBC Three on its first night back as a linear TV channel.

The countdown is on to BBC Three's return to the airwaves as a linear TV channel on Tuesday, February 1.

After six years as an online-only proposition, the youth-skewing channel is back with an increased budget and a host of new shows.

Take a look below at what's in the schedule for BBC Three's first night back on air!

19.00: BBC Three x Radio 1: The Launch Party
Clara Amfo and Greg James present a crossover event on launch night, with guests from Drag Race and The Rap Game.

19.55: The Catch-Up
A roundup of the day's big news stories.

20.00: Eating With My Ex - Celebrity Special
This episode features Too Hot To Handle's Chloe Veitch and Kori Sampson.

20.30: Eating With My Ex - Celebrity Special
This episode features Geordie Shore's Bethan Kershaw and Ibiza Weekender rep Callum Izzard.

21.00: RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
Episode 1 of 6. Mel C is the guest judge as nine Drag Race legends compete to become Queen of the Mothertucking World.

22.15: Lazy Susan
New sketch show based on the popular shorts.

22.30: Cherry Valentine: Gypsy Queen and Proud
Drag Race UK series two star Cherry Valentine - aka George Ward - explores his gypsy roots and finds out if he can be accepted into the community as a member of the LGBT community.

23.30: Fleabag (R)
Series 1, episode 1.

23.55: Fleabag (R)
Series 1, episode 2.

00.25: Eating With My Ex - Celebrity Special (R)
00.55: Eating With My Ex - Celebrity Special (R)
01.25: RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (R)
02.40: Lazy Susan (R)
02.55: Fleabag (R)
03.20: Fleabag (R)