The Launch of BBC3 - 9th Feb 2003

The launch and first 10 minutes of BBC3 which replaced BBC Choice. Johnny Vaughn introduces the new channel and then walks to a bigger studio for the first episode of his short-lived chatshow (spot the not very subtle point where the live intro finishes and the pre-recorded programme takes over!)

[@lucysimmonds6113]

The last voiceover was 'And that is almost it! We have so loved being the voices of BBC 3, but, before we go, James Corden's got a message for you, ahead of Gavin & Stacey, which is our last programme, but we'll see you on the other side. So, here he is!'

[@HHGFHJGFHJGFJTYFJDGY]

I find it odd that I saw the launch of this channel as a child and now I will watch it close.

[@KentStudios_YTB]

BBC3 is closing, goodbye 3 ;(((((

[@cutemimi25]

***** I read online only just 3 they're keeping 4, which makes no sense at all, close 3 but keep 4, why?

[@cutemimi25]

***** Indeed, another mystery.

[@mohawkdoesmc2847]

You mean bbc three will not close it will be online only you must learn

[@KentStudios_YTB]

TheMiningZone This was before they announced it would be online, so you should learn when the BBC announce stuff.

[@MrSean64]

3 is a magic number was from School House Rock!

[@pionelpessi1022]

15 years ago today

[@ShadowTVNetwork]

And now it’s coming back in February 2022.

[@hibbiea8841]

Three Is A Magic Number is Stick's Favourite Song

[@MisatoKatsuragiHD]

I miss watching Family Guy and American Dad on this

[@pionelpessi1022]

Kenny McCormick and Russell Howard after

[@pionelpessi1022]

Shame this channel will be gone

[@lucysimmonds6113]

TV makes no sense without it. #savebbcthree

[@peppyhare7765]

NOW BBC ONE takes over bbc 3

[@Silhouetters]

It contributed nothing of worth other than Bluestone 42.

[@sillygoose635]

@@Silhouetters it contributed more than you have.

[@finntoonix]

Peppy Hare no It’s back as a block on BBC one

[@anonymousperson2958]

I was only one month and two days old at the time!

[@gottagothatsme]

Johnny demonstrating there why he's no longer regularly on television.

[@amyahgittens3963]

Sad that it will be gone in about a week.

[@evonne_]

I was at the launch show of BBC3 but cannot remember a damm thing!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@evonne_]

The thing is the intro has brought back some memories but sorry cannot tell you what how the experience was. Might be a blessing that BBC 3 is going to close soon.

[@gkeaoyrge]

Much preferred the blob idents!

[@jjovereats]

They now called it FreeView.

[@subhaan7861]

I really miss the eastenders spin off called eastenders revealed.

[@MotorsportFanatic-kr3ge]

Sad that it closed down last year

[@Hankssmovieandtvch5379]

Sunday 9th February 2003
Launch of bbc three and welcomed by the blobs

[@P7725]

I love blobs it was on CBBC on 2002

[@KNIGH7]

2003-2016

[@electrogeek77]

@AJtheProtector I'm so %&$#ing excited about that %&#&%y #&$ @*$^ strong language! &%*$ yeah!

[@cally_2486]

i'll miss watching family guy on this thing...

[@cally_2486]

and least i can watch it on itv2! even though it has ads lol.

[@pionelpessi1022]

I watch it on FOX instead. ITV edited some of the episodes

[@SpongeDan]

Aw that's sad ITV edited some D:

[@jboyle4eva]

I miss the blob idents

[@minty2122]

bbc three shod be taken off the air and bbc choice iv it a another shot because it is way better that bbc three

[@MondySpartan]

Somehow you kinda predicted what BBC Three looked like nowadays. It is no longer a TV channel.

[@TheWorldSpinsSlowly]

I agree with him. BBC three has already been moved online

[@SpongeDan]

It's back as of the 1st of February this year, sorry for your disappointment. (Even if this comment is old)

[@chrisnichols3490]

tries to hard to be hip, bbc 3/three is just tacky, chavy, and loaded with crap comedy. A couple of good shows maybe, but mostly crap.