There was an amazing amount of hype before this. It was like the Cup Final and the Olympic games rolled into one, so to some extent it was inevitable that it was going to be something of an anti-climax. With a build up this big, with running programmes on Sky and BBC News 24, well it was just bound to be anti climactic.
The phenomenal impact of the first programme wasnt there this time around but nevertheless it was good value.
Nick Clegg did manage to maintain his star appeal but it was a familiar star this time, so with this familiarity came less of an impact. The other two were much better this time. There can be no doubt about the improvement in David Cameron, who appeared much more relaxed and even made a joke or two. As did Gordon Brown who gave a very polished prime minesterial performance even though as ever a little dour. So all three did well.
First poll out after the programme showed a Cameron win
next poll showed a Clegg win with Cameron and Brown tieing
So it was much closer this time.
and Gadzooks !! all three managed to look at the camera this time where the voters are. Clearly all three leaders looked into Doverforum and followed my previous advice
