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Ammar Kalia, Hannah Verdier, Graeme Virtue, Jack Seale and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: filming in the wilds of west Scotland

Scotland: My Life in the Wild.
Scotland: My Life in the Wild. Photograph: Hamza Yassin/Hamza Yassin Photography

Scotland: My Life in the Wild

6pm, Channel 4

Cameraman Hamza Yassin showcases the natural splendour of his home on the Ardnamurchan peninsula on the west coast of Scotland for this meditative special, capturing the spectacular wildlife inhabiting the area over the course of a summer. Yassin encounters majestic red deer, cuddly pine martens, and a family of white-tailed sea eagles – as well as local human legends like village elder Pinky – crucially aiming to shoot enough footage that he can then sell on to see him through the barren winter months. Ammar Kalia

Jungle Mystery: Lost Kingdoms of the Amazon

6.30pm, Channel 4

Archaeologist Ella al-Shamahi continues her investigation into whether cities once flourished in the Amazon. Tonight she is in the Colombian jungle, an area that has opened up after years of drug trafficking danger. There she finds a remarkable trove of prehistoric rock art. AK

Strictly Come Dancing

7pm, BBC One

The Glitterball Trophy is within two-metre touching distance as the sparkly series of joy reaches its semi-final. With the odds short on standout starts like Bill Bailey and HRVY, the remaining five couples must perform two routines. Tomorrow night sees this year’s grand finalists revealed and a performance from Little Mix. Hannah Verdier

The Valhalla Murders

9pm, BBC Four

Hang on, didn’t dogged cop Kata get a confession last week? This final double-bill of the bleak Icelandic procedural suggests there is yet more grimness to uncover in the killings linked to the Valhalla boys home. Luckily Arnar and his black polo neck of justice are on hand to help find the truth. Graeme Virtue

The Vow

9pm, Sky Documentaries

The conclusion of this unflinching documentary series on the Nxivm cult sees the group’s departed members gathering their trial testimonies and reflecting on how the cult’s men’s and women’s groups might have changed their ideas on gender in society, while the FBI pursues leader Keith Raniere to Mexico. AK

The Jonathan Ross Show

9.30pm, ITV

Expect broad humour as Ross’s spaced-out guests this week include bestselling children’s author David Walliams and Micky Flanagan, alongside fellow comedian and Loose Woman, Judi Love, plus the wild card that is WAP rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Even the musical guest is cheeky: it’s Robbie Williams! Jack Seale

Film choice

The Shape of Water.
The Shape of Water. Photograph: Allstar/Fox Searchlight

The Shape of Water, 9.30pm, Channel 4

Like any good fishing story, Oscar-laden praise for Guillermo del Toro’s romantic fantasy was somewhat exaggerated. But it’s nevertheless a darkly compelling tale of mute Elisa (Sally Hawkins) and her amphibian lover (Doug Jones) trying to evade vicious national security man Michael Shannon. Paul Howlett

Live sport

Championship Football: Cardiff City v Swansea City 12noon, Sky Sports Main Event. Clash from Cardiff City Stadium.

Premier League Football: Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion 2.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Followed by 12noon, Sky Sports Main Event at 5pm.

Rugby Union: Bath v Scarlets 3pm, BT Sport 2. Heineken Champions Cup match.

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