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Richard Madeley: Inside the Mega World Prison

9pm, Channel 5
If you can handle the idea of ​​Alan Partridge being released from one of El Salvador’s most controversial prisons, Richard Madeley’s visit to the infamous Cecot is a real treat. They find thousands of men sitting quietly on beds piled up in rooms that are on 24 hours a day. When they ask about the situation, they are told to leave. But after learning more about the country’s criminal history, and Trump’s use of prisons, Madeley returns… Hollie Richardson

Amandaland

9pm, BBC One
Being a good neighbor is top of Amanda’s list during this week’s trip to SoHa in Lucy Punch’s Bafta-winning sitcom, when she helps an elderly woman who is selling her beautiful house down the road. Elsewhere, Anne (Philippa Dunne) is struggling with rising childcare fees – in her own home. Nicole Vassell

The Taste of Killing

9pm, ITV1
Two con artists break into a movie star’s home to find her lifeless body – and soon an investigation is underway, involving plastic surgery and fake passports. Meanwhile, viewers get a free cooking lesson that looks like a conversation: use pork belly for a slow-cooked ragu – it’s tastier than bacon. Ali Catterall

The Best Girls’ Book on Murder

9pm, BBC Three

The comedy based on Holly Jackson’s series of YA bestsellers is back. Young scientist Pip (Emma Myers) may have solved her town’s most famous suicide case, but the opening two credits reveal more complications, especially when a key witness goes missing. Graeme Virtue

An Only Son

9.30pm, BBC One
More from the classic father-son sitcom – think Frasier, but in Scotland. Ken was frustrated with having to use his phone for everything (he had so much change in his pockets his trousers fell off at Asda) so he asked Richard to help him with his QR code ticket. A debate is taking place. HR

Peelers: The PSNI for Real

10pm, BBC Two
The script is very entertaining with the cops it follows, and the sight of showrunner Stephen Nolan riding a gun in a police car is funny – but sometimes it gets results. This week’s highlight is a surprisingly long interview with a car thief who used to use crack, who this time may be innocent. Jack Seale

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