Election Tele

Time to plan what I fancy watching Election wise over the next few days.

Tonight Charlie Brooker’s Election Wipe 9pm on BBC 2 a lighter, funny look at the election. That will create a minor problem it clashes with Channel Fours ‘The Last Leg Alternative Election night’ at 9:30pm another favourite. I could watch the ‘Last Leg’ on C4 +1 but again that messes with Newsnight on BBC, decisions.

Tomorrow night is just as bad with lots of stuff clashing. On Dave, there is a mockumentary about the Pub Landlord Al Murray. The well-known British comedian is standing in the general election for the hotly contested Kent constituency of South Thanet. Where he will be taking on the leader of UKIP, Nigel Farage, and the programme will be screened 10pm.

Alternative Election Night, Thursday, 9pm, C4 Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell will take a different slant on events, including special themed episodes of The Last Leg and Gogglebox. After mid-night Paxman will then take the Channel 4 election programme through the night.

I really fancy watching ‘The Vote’ on More 4, which is broadcast live 90 minutes before the polls close. Set in a polling station and starring Catherine Tate among others, it sounds very interesting. It is live from London’s Donmar theatre at 8.25pm.

Come 9:55pm the only place I want to be is watching BBC 1 for the build up to the exit poll and then settle back and watch the election unfolded.