# BBC crime drama Time third season release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bbc-crime-drama-time-third-season-release
> Updated: 2026-10-10T05:00:04.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The BBC crime drama ‘Time’, created by Jimmy McGovern, is returning for its third season, scheduled to premiere on October 11 on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

This installment shifts the setting from a standard prison to a young offenders institution. The narrative focuses on the impact of incarcerating teenagers and the consequences for their caregivers, specifically following the experiences of young offenders Peter and James. 

Returning cast members include David Tennant as custodial manager Bobby Bailey, who is facing a personal crisis, and Siobhan Finneran as prison chaplain Marie-Louise O’Dell. The plot centers on a major tragedy at the facility that leads to clashes between Bailey and the chaplain.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: BBC One drama ‘Time’ returns for third season

The BBC One drama ‘Time’ returns for its third season on October 11, shifting its setting to a Young Offenders Institution and starring David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-one-drama-time-returns-for-third-season

### 2026-10-05: BBC crime drama Time returns for third season

The BBC crime drama ‘Time’ returns for its third season on 11 October, focusing on a young offenders institution and potentially marking the series' final installment.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-crime-drama-time-returns-for-third-season

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