This year has undeniably seen the general election receive more attention than ever. In fact, so much, it’s been more like a showing of 'Britain’s Got Talent’. The three leaders have plucked up the courage and screened their talents to Cowell and his team. The election has been glamorised, but this isn’t such a bad thing…
The series of three live debates have reached out to the younger audiences, attaining voters that never seemed to exist. Politics have become fun; yet still maintain their significance.For the loyal voters it has provided needed interaction with the leaders and allows them to be approached as ‘real’ people. The direct clashes have not only supplied valuable information, but great TV.
The first televised debate attracted an impressive 9.4 million viewers, beating of soaps Coronation Street and Eastenders. The 90-minute showing pooled a huge 37% share of the total TV audience over that period. Only shows such as Britain's Got Talent and major sporting events have received such figures on a regular basis according to ITV. Politics has definitely expanded its demographic, making this election the biggest yet.
You've seen the contestants, who's your favourite? The lines are now open...
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