Beloved reality TV show The Traitors returns for a third series today, but most episodes will start at a different time this season.

A new cast of traitors will look to steal a £120,000 prize fund away from faithfuls as the show kicks off tonight, with Southampton school teacher Joe likely to be a favourite for those living in the city.

Just like last season, episodes will run on BBC One on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays across a four-week period.

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There will therefore be 12 episodes of The Traitors in series three.

The new season will premiere tonight on New Year’s Day at 8pm, with episode two also starting at the same time tomorrow (January 2).

But after that, all episodes will start in a later slot at 9pm.

Southampton teacher Joe will star in the latest series.Southampton teacher Joe will star in the latest series. (Image: BBC / Studio Lambert) Viewers will be able to catch up on the show approximately 15 minutes after it finishes on BBC iPlayer.

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Business director Charlotte is the only other Hampshire resident to star in the new series.

When asked about her poker face, she said: “I wear my heart on my sleeve, and everyone always says they know what I’m thinking.”

She also explained that she thinks she will be able to pick up on suspicious actions from the traitors if she is picked as a faithful.

Charlotte said: “I think I'm good at picking up subtle interactions and think I could spot a bit of dodgy behaviour. I’ll be wary of who's chatting to who and who's having little side chats.”

Full The Traitors series three schedule on BBC One

•             Episode one - New Year's Day, Wednesday January 1, 8pm, BBC One

•             Episode two - Thursday January 2, 8pm, BBC One

•             Episode three - Friday January 3, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode four - Wednesday January 8, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode five - Thursday January 9, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode six - Friday January 10, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode seven - Wednesday January 15, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode eight - Thursday January 16, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode nine - Friday, January 17, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode 10 - Wednesday January 22, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode 11 - Thursday January 23, 9pm, BBC One

•             Episode 12 - Friday January 24, 9pm, BBC One