BBC Three was a television channel from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. And is a free on-line on-demand UK service The channel is described by the BBC as an outlet for 'New drama, talent, comedy, films, and accessible news'. The channel is on-air from 19:00 to about 04:00 each night. As of 16 February 2016 it became a free on-line, on-demand UK service. viewers can watch it via the internet on various devices via it's new website (BBC Three) or via the BBC iPlayer BBC Three section. As an on-demand service it no longer has a live stream.