BBC Red Button 3

BBC Red Button 3 is the broadcaster's overflow channel, it's not always on, but when it is, it's essential. Think extra Wimbledon courts, an FA Cup replay, or breaking news that can't squeeze into BBC One's schedule. The channel appears on Freeview, satellite, and cable, often with minimal on-screen graphics and a let-the-action-speak approach. Annoyingly, there's no regular schedule; you'll need to check listings or stumble upon it during a big event. That unpredictability is both a flaw and its charm. When it's live, you're getting unfiltered coverage, no studio chatter, just the feed. For UK households that want general TV with a live-event backbone, BBC Red Button 3 fills a niche that no other channel quite does. To watch BBC Red Button 3 online, Tvivu provides the simplest route, no fiddling with red buttons or set-top boxes. Consider it your secret weapon for live sporting moments and major news events that deserve more airtime.