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

Prey - S1

John Simm stars as a man on the run, desperate to clear his name for the sake of his family in this edgy, fast-paced thriller. Detective Constable Marcus Farrow is a well-liked copper with a wife and two kids. But when Farrow is found at the scene of a brutal crime, with all the evidence pointing towards him, his world collapses.

Mondays - Wednesdays at 21:00

Caribbean With Simon Reeve - S1

Intrepid journalist Simon Reeve is off on a whole new adventure, embarking on a journey around the Caribbean Sea, home to some of the most exotic and enticing locations on Earth. Home to thousands of islands and a tropical mainland coast, the region is crammed full of history, conflict, culture, adventure, wildlife, glamour and colourful characters, giving Simon endless opportunities to explore.

Mondays - Wednesdays at 22:00

Father Brown - S3

Father Brown (Mark Williams) cycles back on screen to solve more 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. In this series the priest finds himself embroiled with the Secret Service, which puts Lady Felicia in a compromising position.

Mondays - Wednesdays at 21:00

Where The Wild Men Are - S8

Explorer Ben Fogle meets more people who've turned their back on the rat-race and set up home in some of the most remote and inhospitable parts of the world.

Mondays - Wednesdays at 22:00

Silent Witness - S22

The award-winning crime drama returns with five thrilling two-part stories, starring Emilia Fox in the lead role alongside David Caves, Liz Carr and Richard Lintern. This series also features a diverse supporting cast including Art Malik, Samantha Bond, Dervla Kirwan and Amanda Root.

Thursdays - Fridays at 21:00

Love & Hate Crime - S2

An exploration of three shocking types of crime that inflame opinions and confound expectations at every turn. In Florida, the brutal murder of a Guatemalan guest worker brings the tensions of Trump’s America into stark reality.

Thursdays at 22:00

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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