The wait is almost over for fans of the BBC’s gripping thriller The Capture. The third season has been keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its complex story about deepfakes, government conspiracies, and the search for truth. Holliday Grainger returns as Rachel Carey, now facing her biggest challenge yet after a devastating terror attack.
As the story builds toward the second half of the season, here is everything you need to know about when Episode 4 is coming out, where to watch it, and what to expect from the remaining episodes.
Episode 4 Release Date and Time
The Capture Season 3 Episode 4 is scheduled to air on Sunday, March 29, 2026. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the episode will be available on BBC iPlayer starting at 6:00 AM (British Time) on that day. It will also broadcast on BBC One later that evening at 9:00 PM .
This release schedule follows the show’s weekly pattern of premiering new episodes on Sunday mornings for streaming.
A Special Double Episode Night
There is a special treat for audiences on March 29. Alongside Episode 4, Episode 5 will also be released on the same day . This is a break from the usual one-episode-per-week format. The scheduling means viewers will get to watch two new episodes back-to-back.
Here is the confirmed schedule for the remaining episodes of Season 3 :
- Episode 4: Sunday, March 29, 2026 (9:00 PM on BBC One / 6:00 AM on iPlayer)
- Episode 5: Sunday, March 29, 2026 (9:00 PM on BBC One / 6:00 AM on iPlayer)
- Episode 6: Sunday, April 12, 2026 (9:00 PM on BBC One / 6:00 AM on iPlayer)
Note: There is a two-week gap after the double episode before the final episode airs on April 12.
Where to Watch The Capture Season 3
For audiences in the UK, all episodes are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The episodes drop early in the morning on their release dates. Viewers can also watch the show live on the BBC One television channel at 9:00 PM every Sunday .
For international viewers, The Capture is a BBC production. International distribution details typically vary by region. Fans in the United States, Canada, Australia, and India should check their local streaming services like Peacock (which previously held rights for the show) or other broadcasters that carry BBC content.
What Happened in Episode 3
The third episode, titled The Scarecrow, aired on March 22, 2026. In this episode, Rachel Carey found herself searching for one suspect while dealing with another . The situation became more intense as evidence continued to pile up. Carey was forced to act quickly to stop a further disaster, questioning if she had made a serious error in judgment along the way .
The tension is high heading into Episode 4 as the conspiracy around the terror attack continues to grow.
The Story So Far
Season 3 picks up one year after the events of the second season. Rachel Carey has been promoted to Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command (SO15). She is trying to rebuild public trust in surveillance technology after exposing a secret program called Correction.
A brutal terror attack changes everything. The attack targets a British establishment and leaves only one witness. As Carey investigates, she finds herself caught in a dangerous situation that reaches deep into the government, security services, and the media .
The show continues to explore the dangers of deepfake technology and how hard it is to trust what we see. Holliday Grainger leads the cast alongside Paapa Essiedu (Isaac Turner), Indira Varma (Khadija Khan), Ben Miles (Danny Hart), and new cast members including Killian Scott .
Creator Ben Chanan returns to write the scripts, which the BBC describes as bringing an “edge-of-your-seat” thriller experience to audiences .
With two episodes arriving this Sunday, the story is set to move quickly toward its conclusion on April 12. Fans of crime dramas and political thrillers will not want to miss the double release of Episode 4 and Episode 5.
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