ITV HD can now be viewed on Sky+ HD boxes, thanks to Sky's new EPG and operating system, currently in the process of being rolled out to Thomson, Pace, Samsung and Amstrad HD boxes.

The channel has to be added manually, so check out our Step-by-Step Guide to adding ITV HD to your Sky+ HD box.

There aren't many programmes – let's face it, the channel is a complete waste of bandwidth most of the time – but with Champions League, FA Cup and England's World Cup qualifying matches, plus the likes of Law and Order, Lewis and Moving Wallpaper (OK, forget I mentioned that last one) it's certainly worth making the effort.

Maxwell Caulfield plays Mark Wylde in Emmerdale, and what a great comedy character he's turning out to be.  If we're not playing “spot the join,” a new game that involves pointing out where his toupee starts and ends (we know you're going bald so that wig isn't fooling anyone Maxwell), we're laughing heartily at his cringe-worthy acting.

Tonight's episode summed up his complete lack of acting skills to a tee.  In the clip, watch out for his comedy double-take, his funny walk into Home Farm, the excruciating effort at despair – at least we think that's what he's trying to convey – and then all the staggering around.  When an actor can't even walk convincingly, then you know you've got problems.

Maxwell Caulfield's credits include Grease 2 (dreadful movie), The Colbys (dreadful Dynasty spin-off) and now the run of form continues in Emmerdale, with some dreadful acting.  Perhaps he was chosen as the only person who could make Kim Thomson look good.  She'll be playing the mystery woman in the car, in case you were wondering.

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Maxwell Caulfield stops off in Emmerdale on his way to remedial acting class.