It’s happened. It’s here. BBC Three transformed from an old-fashioned linear channel into a hip, happening online channel on 16th February 2016, as the BBC both tries to cut costs and embrace the changing viewing habits of younger audiences.

What can you expect from the channel? Well, it promises a mix of both long and short content, with broadly the same kind of programming as before, from documentaries to comedy – as well as a continuing focus on nurturing new talent.

“There will be as much contemporary British drama from BBC Three as ever before,” confirmed Damian Kavanagh, Controller of BBC Three, upon the channel’s launch.

“When we were developing BBC Three, we kept everything focused on what our audience told us they wanted,” he adds. “Different types of content they could dip into during the day that kept them informed and entertained, and comedy and documentaries they could binge watch at their convenience. That’s basically the idea behind The Daily Drop [daily updates such as image galleries or short films] and The Best Of [BBC Three’s new, original programming]. Snackable daily updates for when you’re on the bus and longer programmes and other content for when you’re in front of the TV. For those big moments when you want a collective viewing experience we’re using the BBC’s live platform so we can create moments like director Q&As, and encourage audience interaction.”

But what exactly is on the way to BBC Three? Here’s a guide to the shows coming soon to the BBC’s first online channel. (We’ll be updating this every week so you never miss the latest shows to stream.)

For more information on how to watch BBC Three, click here – or head this way for our fortnightly column reviewing what’s new and worth watching on BBC Three.

Tagged: Life on Lockdown – 4th December

Can three young people adapt to their new lives on an electronic tag? Despite each following a strict curfew, they all face very different challenges. Following on from Tagged: Fresh Out of Jail earlier this year, this second three-part of BBC Three’s documentary follows Jordan, who is being moved from his flat after a fight, Tommy, who has to go to the food bank to make ends meet, and Kian, who thinks being on tag is starting to affect his mental health.

All three episodes are released at once as a box set.

Available from 10am on BBC iPlayer

Angels of the North – 8th December

Welcome to Longlox, real life home to Sammyjo, her ‘mamager’ Bev, and their team of young, funny, talented and ambitious hair experts all under the age of 23. Sammyjo is the beating heart of the salon, and having had time off work she is now back and stronger than ever. Along with running the business, working on improvements to the salon and managing the team, she’s also got a complicated relationship with Tom. Just as she’s wondering what’s going on, he gets in touch from New York with an invite for a date. Meanwhile, it’s the Friday morning staff meeting and it’s clear the junior stylists aren’t picking up the slack. When one of them, Kallie, wanders in 30 minutes late, Sammyjo and Bev decide it’s time to crack the whip…

All eight episodes are released at once as a box set.

Available from 10am on BBC iPlayer

Veganville – 1st January 2020

New BBC Three series Veganville will see five vegans head to the heart of South Wales and attempt to convert local meat-eaters to a plant-based lifestyle, challenging views on both sides of the debate in the process.

Meat and dairy consumption is ingrained in local culture across the UK, and Merthyr Tydfil, a town surrounded by hills and farmland, is home to many who depend on animal agriculture for employment and nutrition.

With the fast-approaching New Year bringing fresh resolutions around diet and lifestyle, and as veganism makes its way into the mainstream, this series explores what motivates those who choose a plant-based lifestyle, as well as those who don’t, as a group of vegans tries to convince the tight-knit community of Merthyr to go meatless.

Veganville is made by Plimsoll productions. The Executive Producer for Plimsoll Productions is Amy Joyce and series producer is Kate Taunton. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Beejal Patel.

All three episodes are released at once as a box set.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer.