Yahoo News When are the next general election TV debates, and who is taking part?
The Question Time leaders' special took place on Friday night, as candidates continue their campaigning for the upcoming December general election.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon all took part in the BBC One special, and are expected to discuss their views again in the forthcoming debates.
Head-to-head battles and multi-party TV debates play a significant role in the build up to political events and this general election is no different, as a range of live TV events are set to take place ahead of the Dec 12 vote. But what time can you tune in, which channels are they on and who is taking part?
Here is everything you need to know about the general election TV coverage, including where and when you can see party leaders discuss the important topics.
When are the general election debates and what TV channel are they on?
The first head-to-head debate on Nov 19 took place on ITV, with Sky News proposing Nov 28 for their debate.
The BBC confirmed that they will also be holding two debates of their own on Nov 29 and Dec 6, in addition to a series of Question Time specials, the first of which took place last week.
Channel 4 originally planned to hold a head-to-head debate on Nov 24, but were forced to cancel last week after failing to secure agreement from Boris Johnson.
Instead, Channel 4 has now confirmed it will host the UK's first ever leaders' debate on the issue of climate change, during its 7pm weeknight news slot. A date for this TV programme is yet to be confirmed.
What time do the general election TV debates start?
Sky News general election debate, Thursday Nov 28, TBC (Sky News).
The BBC Election Debate, Friday Nov 29, 7pm (BBC One).
The BBC Prime Ministerial Debate, Friday Dec 6, 8.30pm (BBC One).
BBC Question Time special for under-30s, Monday Dec 9, 8:30pm (BBC One).
Emergency on Planet Earth: The Debate, TBC, 7pm (Channel 4)
What happened in the ITV general election debate?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn took part in the first televised party leaders' debate on Tuesday night.
Hosted by Julie Etchingham, the ITV special marked the first time since 2015 that both the Labour and Conservative party leaders have taken part in a TV debate.
Mr Corbyn was mocked over his Brexit policy by a live television audience, after he refused to say whether he thought Britain should leave the EU or remain. Mr Johnson, meanwhile, faced criticism over the issue of truthfulness.
According to a snap poll by YouGov, 51 per cent of viewers thought the Prime Minister performed better than Mr Corbyn.
Who will take part in the Sky News general election debate?
Sky News has invited the Liberal Democrats, Conservative and Labour party leaders to attend their live TV debate proposed for Nov 28.
So far only Liberal Democrat head Jo Swinson has accepted the broadcaster's invitation, after challenging her exclusion from the ITV debate.
Sky News originally proposed a live TV debate between the leaders of the current government and the opposition, but now believes "it is sensible to suggest an alternative approach that will allow the public to properly scrutinise a wider range of views".
Who will take part in the BBC debates?
The BBC has unveiled plans to hold 10 special election programmes in the space of three weeks, including a seven-way podium debate between senior figures from the major political parties on Nov 29, live from Cardiff.
Mr Johnson and Mr Corbyn will then take part in the BBC Prime Ministerial Debate in Southampton on Dec 6. BBC Radio 4's Today presenter Nick Robinson will be chairing this head-to-head debate, as well as the seven-way podium event.
Emma Barnett is also set to host a special edition of Question Time on Monday Dec 9, where an audience of under-30s will question senior figures from each of the main parties.
Prior to these events, a BBC Question Time special took place on BBC One. Live from Sheffield, the programme saw leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, SNP and Liberal Democrat parties each answer questions from the audience for 30 minutes.
Nigel Farage, the leader of the Brexit Party, and Jonathan Bartley, the Green Party co-leader, had the opportunity to discuss their views in two separate Question Time specials earlier last week.
Who will take part in the Channel 4 climate change debate?
Channel 4 News announced last week that the Labour, Liberal Democrat, SNP and Green Party leaders are set to take part in their TV debate, which will focus solely on climate change.
In response to the announcement, Channel 4 News said: "All year Channel 4 News has shown a world in crisis in our Emergency on Planet Earth series and we will use this reporting as well as the testimony of experts and international figures to ask the leaders of the UK's six largest parties what they intend to do about it if they form the next government."
The broadcaster has also urged the Conservative and Brexit Party leaders to accept the debate invite and "show their commitment to this major issue".
Will any more general election TV debates be announced?
So far, only ITV, Sky News and the BBC have announced their plans to hold general election TV debates.
In addition to the main coverage, BBC Wales will be holding two live debates on Tuesday Nov 26 and Tuesday Dec 3.
BBC Scotland is set to broadcast its Scotland Leaders debate live from Glasgow on Tuesday Dec 10 and on the same night at 10.45pm, Northern Ireland party leaders will be debating in front of a studio audience.
ITV has also said they will announce details of further election coverage, including a multi-party debate, in due course.
