Tuesday 16 February 2016 was when the last official broadcast of BBC Three as an on-air channel as BBC decided with the ever-growing online digital culture, running BBC Three as a broadcast channel would no longer be ideal thus terminating it from being broadcast on our television sets and transferring all its content online.

Almost six years have elapsed since BBC Three's final televised broadcast and BBC kept true to their word by hosting all of BBC Three's output on the BBC iPlayer.

During its orginal run, BBC Three was a fantastic platform showcasing some of BBC's much-loved comedies such as Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet of Crisps which arguably kickstarted Sheridan Smith's career.  It kept other popular sitcoms such as Gavin And Stacey in the limelight with its continual repeats of the programme.  In fact, Gavin And Stacey was the last ever show broadcast on BBC Three in its original run.

Back in the day, fans of EastEnders who missed the original showing of the evening's episode on BBC One could catch an encore presentation later that night at 22:00 on BBC Three.  BBC Three was a huge champion of EastEnders as it showcased many behind-the-scenes interviews and documentaries after huge storylines came to a climax.  More notibly, George Lamb presented EastEnders Live: The Aftermath immediately after the live episode marking EastEnders' 25th anniversary where it revealed Stacey Branning was the one who murdered Archie Mitchell.

Instead of starting at 19:00, in 2012, BBC Three began broadcasting, briefly, 24/7 for the Olympics which were being held in London acting as BBC's hub for the Summer Games showing many of the sports at that particular event. 

BBC Three was a brilliant tool in BBC's inventory as it propelled many of BBC One's main programmes giving them more time to shine on the sister channel.  Strictly Come Dancing, Doctor Who, The Murder Game and more all had a place on BBC Three which allowed viewers to delve deeper into their favourite BBC programmes.

​The 'third' BBC channel gave Stacey Dooley a platform for her Investigates series which covered hard-hitting topics.  It's debatable but it's fair to make the assumption that Stacey Dooley's career was also given the stepping stone to elevate her to superstardom in the journalism world. 

In 2014, BBC announced BBC Three would be taken off-air but in November of 2021 they made a u-turn and decided BBC Three would return as a broadcast channel.

On the official BBC Three Twitter account, the Social Media team sent out a Tweet declaring when BBC Three's on-air relaunch would be happening and eager TV watchers won't have long to wait. 

BBC Three is set to relaunch on television Tuesday 1 February 2022 with brand new imaging. 

With BBC Three set to make an on-air reprisal, this opens the doors for new BBC comedies and dramas to be showcased which in turn opens more doors for up and coming creatives in the British performing arts industry to shine.

​BBC Three will be available to watch on seven streaming platforms across the United Kingdom.

Here is how you tune in and be a part of the entertainment. 

SKY TV:

Channel 141 (Scotland)
Channel 117 (England/Wales/Northern Ireland)
Channel 173 (London only)

SKY GLASS:

Channel 118 (Scotland/England/Northern Ireland)
Channel 119 (Wales)

FREEVIEW:

Channel 23 (SD/Standard Definition)
Channel 109 (HD/High Definition)

YOUVIEW:

Channel 23 (SD/Standard Definition)
Channel 109 (HD/High Definition)

VIRGIN MEDIA:

Channel 157 (Scotland/Wales)
Channel 107 (England/Northern Ireland)

FREESAT:

Channel 107

BBC iPlayer:

Go to bbc.co.uk/tv/bbcthree or bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcthree

BBC Three gets going at 19:00 (GMT) tonight - Tuesday 1 February 2022 - with a big Launch Party simulcasted on BBC Radio 1. 

Greg James and Clara Amfo are throwing a party because BBC Three is on TV - and they are on BBC Radio 1 at the same time!

Join them and the stars of Drag Race UK, The Rap Game and new drama Mood, and Big Zuu and Zara McDermott drop in too.

There is music from Danny Byrd x D Double E, PinkPantheress and Lecky, and if that was not enough, they have got some Innuendo Bingo with Radio 1 vetaran Scott Mills and his broadcast colleague Chris Stark.

Who knows, a Hollywood star might be popping by for a bar snack or two, too.

The fun starts soon so go put the kettle on and settle in. 

Giovanna Fletcher is an Actor, TV Presenter, Author and the host of a Podcast.

Giovanna Fletcher has appeared in two dramas, according to her Internet Movie Database profile.  One of her roles is uncredited. 

Outside of acting, she has appeared on many magazine style shows like This Morning, Loose Women, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.

She is a published author of currently eight books.  Most are based on parenthood.

Giovanna is known in the Podcast scene for her series "Happy Mum, Happy Baby". 

She is the sister-in-law of Internet Personality Carrie Hope Fletcher after marrying Carrie's brother, and McFly member, Tom Fletcher in 2012.  

Giovanna and Tom have three children. 

Her brother is The Only Way Is Essex's Mario Falcone.

Giovanna was born on Tuesday 29 January 1985 in Essex.

She attended the performing arts school, Sylvia Young Theatre School, in London, followed by the Rose Bruford College Of Theatre and Performance.

In December 2016 she had her professional singing debut, singing in London's West End in Alan Menken's A Christmas Carol at the Lyceum Theatre.  She has also performed with her husband's band McFly. 

Keep up with Giovanna Fletcher's progress in Camp every night on I'm A Celebrity with Ant & Dec on ITV/STV. 

Jordan North is a BBC Radio 1 presenter. 

Jordan North was born on St. Valentine's Day in 1990.

He is a British broadcaster on BBC Radio 1.

Jordan was born in York to his parents ​Graham and Wendy North.

North grew up around the Burnley area of Lancashire, living in Harle Syke and attending St James' Lanehead Primary School until he was 11-years-old.

North is an alumnus of the University Of Sunderland where he graduated in 2011 with a First in Bachelor Of Arts in Media Production.

Working at Spark FM while at the university, during the last year of his degree, Jordan entered a Bauer Radio competition to find new talent, winning a Sunday show on The Hits Radio Network.

He has also worked at the in-house radio station at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and community station Preston FM.

​North is a keen supporter of Burnley FC and was reported to be a season ticket holder in early 2018.

His pay cheque from I'm A Celebrity will be given to his mum for a new kitchen. 

You can follow Jordan North's progress in camp on I'm A Celebrity broadcast on ITV/STV. 

Victoria Derbyshire is a Broadcast Journalist from Ramsbottom in Lancashire.

Born on Wednesday 2 October 1968, Victoria will be the oldest female in this year's I'm A Celebrity camp. 

Victoria Derbyshire's journalism has won her many awards throughout the years.

In 2009 she won the Nick Clarke Award for her sensitive handling of an interview with a man accused and then cleared of date rape.

At the 2011 Sony Awards she won the Gold Award for Best News & Current Affairs Programme.

At the 2012 Sony Awards she became the Sony Academy's Speech Broadcaster of the Year, she beat the likes of Jeremy Vine for this title.

Victoria Derbyshire is a Breast Cancer survivor.

She married Mark Sandell in 2018.

Victoria's younger brother, Nick Derbyshire, was a county cricketer for Essex and Lancashire between 1994 and 1996.

Her mum and dad are Pauline and Anthony Derbyshire.

She attended Bury Grammar School for Girls, an independent school, before studying English language and literature at the University Of Liverpool. 

Keep up to date with Victoria's progress in Gwrych Castle with Ant & Dec from around 21:00 on ITV/STV during I'm A Celebrity.

Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah CBE is an olympic legend.

Born in Mogadishu, Somalia on Wednesday ​23 March 1983, Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah (known simply as Mo Farah or Sir Mo Farah) was a keen sportsman from a very young age.

Sir Mo, has a very impressive Olympic Games and World Championship (Athletics) record in the sport of distance running.  

Athletics World Championships.

Daegu 2011:

• Silver Medal (10,000m sprint)
• Gold Medal (5,000m sprint)

Moscow 2013:

• Gold Medal (10,000m sprint)
• Gold Medal (5,000m sprint)

Beijing 2015:

• Gold Medal (10,000m sprint)
• Gold Medal (5,000m sprint)

London 2017:

• Gold Medal (10,000m sprint)
• Silver Medal (5,000m sprint)

Olympic Games.

London 2012:

• Gold Medal (10,000m sprint)
• Gold Medal (5,000m sprint)

Rio De Janeiro 2016:

• Gold Medal (10,000m sprint)
• Gold Medal (5,000m sprint)

Farah has a twin brother, Hassan, who lives in Somalia.  The pair were separated when they were 8-years-old, when Mo, his two younger brothers, and his mother joined their father, who had been working and studying in the United Kingdom.

Between 2011 and 2017, Mo lived in Portland, Oregon.

Sir Mo is a Muslim and is a proud supporter of The Muslim Writers Awards.

In 2013, Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre recognised Sir Mo as one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the World.

Sir Mo is a fan of Arsenal Football Club and has trained with their first team, occasionally.

Keep up with one of the World's most fastest men every night on ITV/STV with Ant & Dec during I'm A Celebrity. 

Alex Joseph "AJ" Pritchard is a British dancer and choreographer, best known for his role as a professional coach in the BBC entertainment series Strictly Come Dancing.

Alongside Chloe Hewitt, AJ Pritchard appeared on ITV/STV's Britain's Got Talent and reached the finals but he'll be all on his own inside Gwrych Castle participating in I'm A Celebrity. 

Born in Sneyd Green, Stoke On Trent, Pritchard is the older brother of professional dancer Curtis Pritchard.

In 2016, Alex was a contestant in BBC's Celebrity MasterChef but his apple crumble infuriated judges and was subsequently eliminated.

His time on Strictly Come Dancing had him pairing up with Saffron Barker, Lauren Steadman, Mollie King and Claudia Fragapane.

AJ Pritchard is a multi-award winning performing artist so viewers could see him teaching this year's campmates to shake their thing around the fire. 

He is currently dating fellow professional dancer Abbie Quinnen who will be supporting him during the series.

Keep up to date with AJ Pritchard's progress inside Gwrych Castle with Ant & Dec every day for the next 3 weeks on ITV/STV during I'm A Celebrity. 

Hollie Beth Arnold is a sportsperson, specialising in F46 Javelin.

Born on Sunday 26 June 1994.

Hollie was born in Holton-Le-Clay, Grimsby without a right forearm but this has not stopped her from achieving a rather impressive Athletics record and obtaining a prestigious MBE in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to field athletics.

When attending a Star Track Athletics course during her Summer holidays she discovered an ability at the javelin and has been sucessful in the sport ever since. 

In April 2018, Arnold won the Gold Medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia with a world record throw of 145.76 feet which is approximately nine-tenths the length of The Arc De Triomphe.

Hollie is a member of Blackheath and Bromley AC.

She has competed in the Athletics World Championships during 2013 (Lyon), 2015 (Doha), 2017 (London) and 2011 (Christchurch).

Hollie is an Ambassador for two charities: Caudwell Children and St. Andrews Hospice, which are both in the Grimsby area. 

Handily, Hollie is dating Joshua Morgan, a national Table Tennis coach from Wales.

Vernon Kay is a near 50-year-old television and radio presenter from Bolton, Greater Manchester.

At 6'4", he'll do well in the height challenges, like Jessica Plummer.

He is married to BBC Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly who he has two children with.  The couple have been together, in wedlock, since 2003.

Vernon Kay appeared in the very first episode of Hollyoaks on Channel 4 as a background artist but he'll be no extra in this year's I'm A Celebrity. 

Speaking of Hollyoaks, Vernon was often affectionately mimicked for his pronunciation of the Serial Drama's name when he presented T4

Alongside Orla O'Rourke, Vernon Kay fronted a short-lived gameshow, also on Channel 4, called "Boys and Girls" which was produced by Chris Evans.

He is probably best known for being the presenter of All Star Family Fortunes on ITV/STV between 2006 and 2015. 

During one of the first tasks Vernon told mealworms to "pack it in, will you" when they were landing on him from above. 

Keep up with Vernon's progress every night for the next three weeks on ITV/STV with Ant & Dec during I'm A Celebrity.