Gaffe-free show as leaders go head-to-head

Britain’s first TV debate between potential Prime Ministers produced no classic clips of gaffes to be run again and again – but plenty of food for thought for viewers and voters.

Despite frantic behind-the-scenes spinning from each of the parties even as the 90-minute programme was being aired on ITV, Gordon Brown, Nick Clegg and David Cameron each turned in solid performances, without flooring their opponents.