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
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
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