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.

HouseShare (Box Set) – 10th November

Six strangers from all over the UK move into a shared house in London in search of new careers and lives. They’re also sharing every penny they earn. Rian and Muna already have jobs while the rest of the house need to get earning if they are going to pay this week’s rent and bills. However, the contrasting attitudes to finding work leads to tension amongst the housemates and emotions spill over.

Available from 10am on BBC iPlayer.

Why Dad Killed Mum: My Family’s Secret (Box Set) – 13th November

Tasnim was 16 months old when her dad set her mum’s home in Telford alight. Before he set the house on fire, he carried baby Tasnim to safety, placing her under an apple tree in the garden. Tasnim’s mum, grandmother and aunt were all killed in the blaze. Lucy Lowe, Tasnim’s mum, was just 16 years old.

Azhar Ali Mehmood, Tasnim’s dad, has served 18 years in jail for triple murder. He is now eligible for release and Tasnim has been asked to bring her opinion to the parole board. Tasnim, now 19 years old, wants answers about why her dad killed her mum. Her search takes her back to the late 90s as she investigates her parents’ relationship, and it reveals a shocking truth that takes her deep into a secret that rocked a community.

Available from 10am on BBC iPlayer

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Episode 7 – 14th November

The search for the UK’s first Drag Race Superstar reaches the penultimate episode of the series.

Only four queens remain. Tensions are high and emotions are charged as they are challenged to give family members a very special drag makeover.

BAFTA winner Michaela Coel joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen is eliminated from the competition.

Available from 8pm on BBC iPlayer

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Episode 8 – 21st November

In the series finale the top three queens fight it out for the title of the UK’s first Drag Race Superstar.

Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis (Love Island) choreograph the three queens as they take on an all-singing, all-dancing final challenge.

Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return as the finalists take to the runway one last time before RuPaul crowns the series’ ultimate winner.

Available from 8pm on BBC iPlayer

My Mate’s A Bad Date (Box Set) – 27th November

Sex and relationship guru Oloni dishes out a cold, hard dose of reality to six disastrous daters in order to show them where it’s all going wrong. Seven nightmare daters, who have been nominated by their best mate, will go on three dates under the strict guidance of Oloni. Can she get them to stop vlogging, burping and walking out on their dates?

Available from 10am on BBC iPlayer