The Traitors Ireland on BBC Three and BBC One – UK Times, Episode Guide and How to Watch
Episodes 3 and 4: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 9pm and 9.55pm, BBC Three. BBC One repeats late on Monday 9 November.
The Traitors Ireland is on BBC Three on Wednesday 4 November, with episode 3 at 9pm and episode 4 straight after at 9.55pm. Series 2 is the Irish edition of the game show, hosted by Siobhán McSweeney and set in Slane Castle in County Meath. It runs to 12 episodes, and this page covers the UK dates only, with nothing past episode 4 revealed.
Updated Wednesday 4 November 2026, before episode 3. Facts on this page are up to episode 4 only.
When did The Traitors Ireland start in the UK?
BBC Three began series 2 on Friday 30 October, the same night as the final of the celebrity edition of The Traitors on BBC One. Our listings show episodes 1 and 2 that night, at 10pm and 10.50pm. Episodes 3 and 4 are on BBC Three on Wednesday 4 November, and BBC One has late-night showings the following Monday.
The Traitors Ireland episode guide (UK dates)
| Episode | Date | Time and channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday 30 October 2026 | 10pm, BBC Three |
| 2 | Friday 30 October 2026 | 10.50pm, BBC Three |
| 3 | Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 9pm, BBC Three |
| 4 | Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 9.55pm, BBC Three |
| 5 to 12 | Not listed yet |
Listings only run about a week ahead, so episodes 5 to 12 have no dates yet. We add each one here when it appears.
Traitors Ireland BBC One repeat times
Episodes 3 and 4 are listed for BBC One late on Monday 9 November, with different times by region. These run into the early hours of Tuesday 10 November.
| Region | Episode 3 | Episode 4 |
|---|---|---|
| England and Channel Islands | 11.15pm Monday | 12.05am Tuesday |
| Northern Ireland | 11.30pm Monday | 12.20am Tuesday |
| Wales | 11.40pm Monday | 12.35am Tuesday |
| Scotland | 12.15am Tuesday | 1.05am Tuesday |
Everything else on BBC One that day is in our BBC One TV guide.
Who hosts it and where is the castle?
Siobhán McSweeney hosts, and the series is filmed at Slane Castle in County Meath. As in the other versions, players are secretly split into Traitors and Faithful, and the prize pot is up to €50,000.
Did it air in Ireland first?
Yes. The series is made for RTÉ, which started series 2 on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Sunday 30 August 2026. BBC Three took it, so UK viewers are about two months behind. This page stops at episode 4 to avoid spoilers.
Is it the same as The Traitors on BBC One?
No. The UK series, with its own cast and castle, is separate. See our UK Traitors page for that.
How to watch
| Platform | BBC Three | BBC One |
|---|---|---|
| Freeview | 23 (HD on 107 in England, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands) | 1 (HD on 101) |
| Sky Q | 115 (England and Northern Ireland) | 101 |
| Virgin Media | 107 (England and Northern Ireland) | 101 |
| Freesat | 107 | 101 |
You can also watch BBC Three live on BBC iPlayer, which needs a TV Licence. For tonight across every channel, see what’s on TV tonight.
Frequently asked questions
What time is The Traitors Ireland on tonight?
On Wednesday 4 November 2026, BBC Three shows episode 3 at 9pm and episode 4 at 9.55pm, back to back.
Is The Traitors Ireland on BBC One?
Yes, late at night. BBC One in England is listed for episode 3 at 11.15pm on Monday 9 November and episode 4 at 12.05am. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get their own times, shown in the table above.
How many episodes are there in The Traitors Ireland series 2?
Twelve, the same as series 1. Our listings number them out of 12, and press coverage of the series gives the same count.
Who is the host of The Traitors Ireland?
Siobhán McSweeney, who returned to host the second series.
Where is The Traitors Ireland filmed?
At Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland.
Did The Traitors Ireland start in Ireland first?
Yes. RTÉ One and RTÉ Player started series 2 on Sunday 30 August 2026, two months before BBC Three. The UK run began on Friday 30 October.
Is The Traitors Ireland on BBC iPlayer?
BBC Three can be watched live on BBC iPlayer, which needs a TV Licence. Check iPlayer itself for which episodes are available on demand.
Is this the same show as The Traitors on BBC One?
No. The Traitors Ireland is a separate Irish version with its own players and castle. The UK series has its own page.
What channel number is BBC Three?
BBC Three is 23 on Freeview (HD on 107 in England, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands), 115 on Sky Q in England and Northern Ireland, 107 on Virgin Media and 107 on Freesat.
Related: BBC Three TV guide | BBC One TV guide | What’s on TV tonight, Wednesday | The Traitors
