Richard Madeley Explores El Salvador's Terrifying Mega-Prison Cecot on Channel 5
Richard Madeley Inside El Salvador's Mega-Prison Cecot

Richard Madeley ventures into Cecot, one of the world's most controversial prisons in El Salvador, for a chilling television experience. The presenter's visit to the notorious facility reveals thousands of men silently seated on stacked beds in cells illuminated around the clock. When he inquires about conditions, he is promptly asked to leave. However, after delving into the nation's gang history and former President Trump's use of the prison, Madeley returns for further insights.

Amandaland

On BBC One, Amanda prioritizes being a good neighbor in the Bafta-winning sitcom set in SoHa. She assists an older woman selling her beautiful house nearby, while Anne grapples with the rising cost of babysitting fees in her own home.

A Taste for Murder

ITV1 presents a pair of cheeky vloggers who break into a reclusive film star's villa, only to find her lifeless body. The ensuing investigation involves plastic surgery and forged passports, with viewers treated to free cookery lessons disguised as dialogue.

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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

BBC Three airs the return of the sparky drama based on Holly Jackson's YA bestsellers. Teen podcaster Pip, played by Emma Myers, may have solved her town's most notorious murder-suicide, but the opening double bill reveals plenty of fallout, especially when a key witness goes missing.

Only Child

BBC One offers more from the underrated sitcom about a father and son, akin to Frasier but set in Scotland. Ken is baffled by modern technology, leading to a fiasco when he asks Richard for help with his QR code train ticket.

Peelers: The PSNI for Real

BBC Two's documentary series follows officers with a chummy tone, but presenter Stephen Nolan occasionally gets results. The climax this week features a surprising interview with a career car thief addicted to crack, who might be innocent this time.

Live Sport

Conference League football: Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano, 6.30pm, TNT Sports 1. Dean Henderson leads Palace in the final in Leipzig.

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