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.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer.

Hard Up – 18th January

It’s harder than ever for young people to get a foot on the housing ladder in Devon, as they face a crowded housing market, violence and limited jobs. But nothing will stop our characters from realising their dreams. We follow Harry as he tries to get out of supported accommodation and witness the work of people supporting young people sleeping rough. We see Joshua turning his life around and returning to boxing, now that he has something more in his life to fight for. And we join Titch and Graham as they hustle for work.

All three episodes are released as a box set.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer.

Stacey Dooley Investigates: The Whale Hunters – 22nd January

Campaigners call it cruel and outdated. Whalers argue it’s just food like anything else. The number of countries hunting whales is growing, but this controversial subject has made headlines around the world.

Stacey Dooley investigates whaling, in both its traditional and commercial forms, to see how moral, ethical or environmentally friendly it really is.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer

Man Like Mobeen: Season 3 – 26th January

The award-winning BBC Three comedy returns for a third run. All Mobeen wants to do is follow his faith, lead a good life and make sure his sister fulfils her potential. But can he juggle this when his criminal past is always chasing him?

After the attack on his best friends and threats against his sister at the end of the last series, series three finds Mobeen (Guz Khan) armed, dangerous and out for revenge. Determined to resolve things without bloodshed, his attempts to make up for past mistakes see him pulled back into the world of unhinged crime boss Uncle Khan (Art Malik).

Owing money to Khan, (with deadly consequences if he doesn’t pay him back) Mobeen struggles to undertake his criminal orders under the watchful eye of Khan’s useless nephew Nav (Nikesh Patel).

Now living at Uncle Shady’s ‘safe house’, can Mobeen keep his family safe whilst staying out of jail? Or will the dark path he’s being forced down lead to him paying the ultimate price?

All five episodes of Season 3 will be released as a box set.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer

Shrill: Season 2 – 26th January

Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live) returns as Annie, who’s feeling pretty good after having faced her demons – her mom (Julia Sweeney), her boss (John Cameron Mitchell) and her troll. With boyfriend Ryan (Luka Jones) and best friend Fran (Lolly Adefope) by her side, she’s ready to take on the world.

But was hastily quitting her job and jumping into a relationship with someone a little less than career-focused the best idea? Annie’s on a path to self-discovery, joined by both Fran and her mother, as they figure out what they really want in life.

While Annie doesn’t always find it easy, she’s no longer the doormat she once was. She’s determined and she’s only just getting started…

All eight episodes are released as a box set.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer

Beauty Laid Bare – 2nd February

Four people in their 20s with different attitudes towards makeup spend two weeks in America investigating the secrets of the multi-billion dollar beauty industry, meeting manufacturers, influencers and critics to uncover the secrets lurking within their makeup bags. The group travel to Los Angeles where they begin their investigation at Beautycon, one of highlights of the beauty industry calendar, where 30,000 beauty fans and the world’s biggest social media influencers gather to celebrate all things beauty, including Bretman Rock, one of YouTube’s biggest stars. Episode will air weekly.

Available from 6am on BBC iPlayer.