BBC PrimeTime now available only on S3

weekdays from 21h00-23h00

BBC PrimeTime now available only on S3

  • Monday’s to Wednesday’s - Enjoy Exceptional Dramas
  • Thursday - we’re going the extra mile with Extraordinary Documentaries
  • Friday’s - race into the weekend with some Exhilarating Entertainment

 

 

Highlights

Synopsis

Silent Witness S23

Dr Nikki Alexander and the team at the Lyell Centre solve five more thrilling mysteries. Returning for its 23rd series, Silent Witness is the world’s longest-running crime drama currently on air, and continues to win huge audiences and praise from critics.

Thursdays - Fridays at 22:00

Treasures Decoded S1

Using forensic testing and experimental archaeology, the series unlocks secrets that have remained hidden for centuries. It sheds new light on moments in history that have long been shrouded in myth-making and controversy.

Mondays - Wednesdays at 22:00

Astronauts - Toughest Job in the Universe S1

Life in space is extreme and unforgiving, and surviving it requires extraordinary physical and mental ability. Follow 12 ordinary people as they undertake a demanding training regime to prove they've got what it takes to become an astronaut.

Thursdays - Fridays at 22:00

Father Brown S4

The loveably quirky Father Brown (Mark Williams) cycles back on to the screens for a fourth series of mysteries in the sleepy Cotswold village of Kembleford. Once again, he is aided by no-nonsense parish secretary Mrs McCarthy, glamorous socialite Lady Felicia Montague and her chauffeur Sid Carter.

Mondays - Wednesdays at 21:00

Africa & Britain: A Forgotten History S1

The history of black people in Britain is frequently reduced to the story of recent black settlement. But that is not where this extraordinary cross-continental relationship begins. Africa and Britain: A Forgotten History re-tells the story of black people in the UK and - to do so - travels to the United States, Jamaica, South Africa, and Sierra Leone.

Starts 12 February at 22:00

The Pursuit of Love S1

Full of wicked humour, this romantic comedy-drama is a sharp and bold exploration of love and friendship.
Growing up in the roaring 1920s, young cousins Linda Radlett and Fanny Logan defy all expectations by diving headlong into every experience that life – and love – has to offer.

Starts 16 February at 21:00

Why Do I Put on Weight

Your skinny best friend seems to eat twice as much as you. But you're still overweight. Why? For decades, experts thought they had the answer: too many calories and not enough exercise. But the latest scientific research is turning those assumptions on their head.

Starts 18 February at 22:00

Prey S2

The critically acclaimed drama returns for another high-octane story starring Philip Glenister as a man on the run and Rosie Cavaliero as the hard-working detective tasked with finding him.

Starts 23 February at 21:00

Top Gear S25

Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and The Stig are back, with guest appearances from German driving legend Sabine Schmitz. Expect Top Gear's trademark array of stunning photography, state-of-the-art supercars, celebrity guests and a healthy disrespect for presenter safety.

Starts 23 February at 22:00

The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder at Road Hll House

When three-year-old Saville Kent is found brutally murdered at the elegant Road Hill House on the edge of a sleepy English village, the local community is rocked. On the orders of the Home Secretary, Inspector Jonathan 'Jack' Whicher is despatched to the countryside to restore justice.

Starts 26 February at 21:00

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FAQs

BBC Primetime is BBC Studios’ first dedicated BBC branded block in South Africa, available on public broadcaster, SABC. The content block will be available to watch weekdays between 21:00 and 23:00 and will home award-winning BBC catalogue dramas, documentaries and factual entertainment.

BBC Primetime is available on SABC3 Monday-Friday between 21:00-23:00.

BBC Primetime is available on SABC3 which is a free-to-view public broadcaster.

  • Curated especially with SABC3 audience in mind working closely with SABC team to select the fantastic, high-quality line-up of British content
  • The block is specifically focused on drama, documentaries and factual entertainment to suit SABC3 audience tastes. A window for new South African viewers for some of the wider offering and genres available in our award-winning catalogue