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TV tonight: Richard Madeley enters El Salvador’s terrifying mega-prison

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Richard Madeley visited the controversial Cecot mega-prison in El Salvador for a television special. During his visit, he observed thousands of men in cells lit 24 hours a day, and was told to leave when he questioned the prison conditions. The segment also touches upon the nation's gang history and the involvement of Donald Trump.

The presenter visits the controversial Cecot jail. Plus: Anne discovers the true cost of babysitting in Amandaland. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 5
If you can get over the idea of Alan Partridge being let loose in one of El Salvador’s most controversial prisons, Richard Madeley’s visit to the notorious Cecot is a genuinely chilling experience. He finds thousands of men silently sitting on stacked beds in cells that are lit 24 hours a day. When he asks about conditions, he is told to leave. But after learning more about the nation’s gang history, and how Trump has made use of the prison, Madeley returns … Hollie Richardson

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