Honey release schedule: When will episode 3 be on BBC One and iPlayer?

The first two episodes of Cold War spy thriller, Honey, which also acts as a prequel to Killing Eve, have now aired, introducing us to Ann Skelly's take on a young Carolyn Martens, known here as Martha.

Across the opening episodes, we have witnessed Martha getting to grips with her new life under deep cover in East Berlin, and also got to meet other key figures such as Nate Mann's Kurt, Jannis Niewöhner's Friedrich and Rory Kinnear's Graham.

Unlike many other high profile BBC dramas, Honey hasn't released all of its episodes at once on BBC iPlayer, and is instead being rolled out in a more traditional model.

But when will the next instalment, episode 3, arrive, and what is the schedule for the rest of this six-part season?

Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Honey.

When is episode 3 of Honey released?

After the opening double bill on launch night, episode 3 of Honey is expected to arrive on Saturday 21 November 2026. The episode will air on BBC One and arrive on BBC iPlayer the same day.

Honey is not dropped as a box set. Instead, each episode is added to BBC iPlayer on the day it airs on BBC One, with the first two episodes on launch night and the rest weekly on Saturdays.

• Episode 1 – Saturday 14 November 2026 (out now)
• Episode 2 – Saturday 14 November 2026 (out now)
• Episode 3 – Saturday 21 November 2026
• Episode 4 – Saturday 28 November 2026
• Episode 5 – Saturday 5 December 2026
• Episode 6 – Saturday 12 December 2026

How many episodes are there in Honey season 1?

There are six episodes in Honey season 1, with each running at around 45 minutes. With a weekly Saturday rollout following the opening double bill, the finale is expected to air on Saturday 12 December 2026.

Where can I watch Honey?

Honey airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Each episode is added to iPlayer on the same day it is broadcast on BBC One.

Is there a trailer for Honey season 1?

There is! You can watch the trailer, which teases the show's 1980s styling and its web of spies and romance, right here now.

Honey continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with new episodes being released weekly on Saturdays.

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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.