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Time Season 3: New Cast, New Setting
11 Oct
Summary
- David Tennant leads the new season as a prison officer.
- Siobhan Finneran is the only returning cast member.
- Series three explores a young offender institution.
The BAFTA-winning prison drama 'Time' is back for its third installment, premiering on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9 pm on BBC One. This new three-part series shifts its setting to a young offender institution, focusing on the lives of both the teenagers within its walls and the staff responsible for their care. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from the premiere date.
Leading the cast for this season is David Tennant, who portrays Bobby Bailey, a veteran prison officer and custodial manager. Siobhan Finneran is the sole returning cast member, reprising her role as Marie-Louise O'Dell. Finneran previously appeared as a Catholic prison chaplain and is known for her roles in 'Happy Valley' and 'Downton Abbey'.
Joining Tennant and Finneran are Daniel Ryan as custodial manager Freddie Jennings, Vinette Robinson as Erica, Jo Joyner as Nicola, and Warren Brown as Albie. The series also introduces a new ensemble of young actors portraying the teenagers, including Louis McCartney as James and Ethaniel Davy as Jayden. Ollie McNulty and Chukwubuikem Molokwu make their screen debuts as Peter and Christopher.
'Time' season three continues the tradition of fresh narratives and characters with each series. Following Sean Bean and Stephen Graham in the first season and Jodie Whittaker's cast in the second, this new outing promises to deliver the gripping drama audiences have come to expect. The second episode airs on Monday, October 12, 2026.
