UK: TV firms propose election debates

[edesignuk]

The BBC, ITV and BSkyB have put forward a joint proposal to stage three live election debates between the leaders of the three main political parties.

Under the plan, the three broadcasters would stage one debate each in peak timem with the footage later being made available to other broadcasters.

Sky has challenged the party leaders to take part in a debate.

David Cameron and Nick Clegg have agreed to do so, while Gordon Brown has yet to make his position clear. BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8287620.stm).

Doesn't seem that Brown really has much choice if the other 2 equally horrible candidates are up for it.

[yg17]

You should bring in either Sarah Palin or Tina Fey as Sarah Palin to participate and liven up the debate. I'm not sure which would be more entertaining.

[arkitect]

Oh, joy…

I can hardly contain myself. :rolleyes:

Will it be hosted by Tess Daly and doddery Bruce Forsyth , a trio of nasty "judges" and most importantly, will we, the viewers be able to vote them off?

"Don't call now or you may be charged…"
With what I wonder?

[AAPLaday]

Only way id watch it is if Bartlett or Santos turned up :p