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Arthur and George Tonight, 8.30pm Rialto Martin Clunes stars in this three-part, 2015 British drama that tells the real-life story of the case that inspired the famed author of Sherlock Holmes to put down his pen and turn detective. ‘‘A fine, well-acted adaptation of Julian Barnes’ novel, but reminders of a certain deerstalkered sleuth are everywhere,’’ wrote The Guardian’s Sam Wollaston. Ballers Thursday, 8.30pm SoHo Retired football star turned financial manager Spencer (Dwayne ‘‘The Rock’’ Johnson) is forced to face demons from his past as he goes head-to-head with the biggest shark in the business in the second season of this United States comedy. Things are about to get more competitive and complicated than ever for him, as the lines between professional and personal get blurred in the pursuit of lasting success and glory. Vice Principals Thursday, 9pm SoHo Danny McBride stars in this new, US comedy about two high-school vice principals who forge an unholy alliance to take down the school’s new principal. ‘‘As profane and outrageous as HBO comedies get. Once you realise where this is headed, you’ll want to stay after school just to see how it all plays out,’’ wrote Sioux City Journal’s Bruce Miller. The Jonathan Ross Show Thursday, 9pm UKTV Last seen on the free-to-air Choice TV, critically-acclaimed British comedian Jonathan Ross returns for a 10th season of his popular chat show. This season’s lineup of celebrities include veteran actor Michael Caine, king of the kitchen Gordon Ramsay, actress and comedian Catherine Tate, action star Sylvester Stallone and charttopping musician Ellie Goulding.