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TV tonight: it's semi-final time on Strictly!

The Sinner

9pm, BBC Four

The penultimate double bill of this second season sees the pace pick up for our mysterious crime thriller. The shadowy Mosswood commune continues to hold its grip over the town of Keller and Detective Harry Ambrose’s investigations into the double murder, while Julian finds himself in isolation during his juvenile detention, and flashbacks reveal his deeply troubled upbringing. Carrie Coon’s Vera is a highlight: a commanding yet perceptively unstable presence, ready to blow the case. Ammar Kalia

The Hit List

6.20pm, BBC One

You’ve got to love a husband-and-wife presenting duo! Marvin and Rochelle Humes warm up for their inevitable This Morning gig with another episode of the play-along music quiz. This week, three family teams from across the UK compete for the £10,000 prize; but can you guess who has the pop-star dad? Ellen E Jones

Strictly Come Dancing

7pm, BBC One

It’s the semi-final of this year’s ballroom extravaganza and the pressure is on for the four remaining couples who have to perform not one but two routines in a bid to impress the judges, as well as the audience at home who will be voting. Harsh words will no doubt be on hand from Craig Revel Horwood. AK

Harrogate: A Great Yorkshire Christmas

7.50pm, Channel 5

A mountain of Christmas cheese in this cheerful documentary following festive preparations in the picturesque North Yorkshire spa town. With the cash-strapped council cutting back on decorations, local retailers have taken it upon themselves to bring the glitter. Phil Harrison

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

8.20pm, BBC One

Whether he is waking unsuspecting victims in the middle of the night or ransacking celebs’ phones, Michael McIntyre is never knowingly underworked on his Saturday night. This week, Harry Redknapp gets the Send to All treatment, while Westlife are rudely awoken. Hannah J Davies

Craziest Christmas Lights

9.20pm, Channel 5

The festive cheer comes courtesy of a Noddy Holder voiceover as he takes us through the nation’s most bizarre Christmas decorations. Lee and Paul are planning one of the West Country’s biggest shows, while 86-year-old Dave is gearing up for his 41st big switch-on. AK

Film choice

Horror and heartbreak ... The Love Witch.
Horror and heartbreak ... The Love Witch. Photograph: REX/Shutterstock

The Love Witch 1.15am, Film4

Anna Biller’s luridly Technicolor pastiche of 60s horror movies comes across like a Hammer treatment of that innocent comedy Bewitched. Samantha Robinson is raven-haired white witch Elaine, a seductress looking for the perfect man, who leaves a trail of heartbroken and deceased beaux in her wake. Paul Howlett

Live sport

Snooker: UK Championship 1.15pm, BBC One. Coverage of the opening semi-final at the Barbican Centre, York.

Boxing: Andy Ruiz Jr v Anthony Joshua 5pm, Sky Sports Box Office. World heavyweight title rematch.

Premier League Football: Manchester City v Manchester United 5pm, Sky Sports Premier League. Manchester derby clash.