| BBC Three | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 9 February 1972 |
| Owned by | BBC |
| Picture format | 576i (16:9 SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audience share | 1.16% (September 2015, BARB) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sister channel(s) | BBC One BBC Two BBC Four BBC News BBC Parliament CBBC CBeebies |
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree |
Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Freeview | Channel 7 Channel 105 (HD) |
| Satellite | |
| Freesat | Channel 106 (SD/HD) Channel 147 (SD) |
| Sky | Channel 115 (SD/HD) Channel 210 (SD) |
| Sky (Ireland) | Channel 210 |
| Astra 2E | 10818 V 22000 5/6 10847 V 23000 2/3 (HD) |
| Dish Network (UCA) | Channel 9407 |
| Cable | |
| Virgin Media | Channel 106 Channel 163 (HD) |
| Virgin Media Ireland | Channel 116 |
| Ziggo (Netherlands) | Channel 63 |
| Kabeltex (Netherlands) | Channel 163 |
| Telenet (Belgium) | Channel 565 |
| Naxoo (Austria-Switzerland) | Channel 215 |
BBC Three is a television channel from the BBC which broadcasts via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel, which started broadcasts in 1972, has a target audience which includes those in the 16–34-year-old age group. BBC Three also has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent and new technologies.