BBC3 Launch Night

9 February 2003 | starting 7:00pm

The first night of a new digital channel aimed at an audience between the ages of 20 and 40 or for those who would like to be. The channel replaced BBC Choice and inherited some of that channels programmes. But BBC3 has a requirement to have more original programming than Choice did. The first 2 hours were simulcast on BBC Two. A selection of the best of BBC3 is shown late night of BBC One for the benefit of those without digital reception.

BBC3 Launch Night Programmes (also on BBC Two)

Johnny Vaughan Tonight – a live edition of his chat show

Re:Covered – a music show presented by Dermot O’Leary in which showcase their original work and cover of a well known hit.

Little Britain – a sketch based comedy show satirising modern life. With Matt Lucas and David Walliams. This was the pilot edition with a full series to follow in the future.

The remainder of the evening was on BBC3 only

Paul and Pauline Calf’s Cheese and Ham Sandwich – Comedy with Steve Coogan playing both Paul and his sister Pauline.

Body Hits – Documentary about the science behind our social lives

This Is Dom Joly – chat show

Burn It – First of a 10-part drama series about twenty-somethings. See separate entry.

Liquid News – Celebrity news

Monkey Dust – Animated comedy sketches

3 Non Blondes – Hidden camera show with Tameka Empson, Jocelyn Lee Elson and Ninia Benjamin out and about spoofing the public.