Another week, another live televised debate between the leaders of the UK’s main political parties. After Cameron’s smiling performance last time, Brown’s jokes, and Clegg’s hand movements, it was interesting analysing the leaders this time round to see if any of their tactics had changed. In the Sky News debate, Cameron told the most jokes (5), Brown shook his head the most (67 times) and Clegg deviated the most (20 times). Here is an extract of some of the Q&As from our second 63336 Alternative Report on the Leaders’ Debate. 
Q. Which party leader cracked the most jokes and one-liners?
A. After coming last in the 1st debate, Cameron told the most jokes during the 2nd debate. Brown gave the best joke, calling the others ’squabbling boys at bath time’.
Q. How many times did Cameron make puppy dog eyes at the camera?
A. Cameron made puppy dog eyes just 16 times this week. He peaked at 6 during the pensioners debate and saved a special look for questioner, Grace Lane.
Q. Which leader made the most unusual expression during the debate?
A. David Cameron seemed to get a tear in his eye at 59 minutes answering a question on pensions. He got worked up over Labour leaflets. His tear returned on cue at 64 and 74 mins.
Q. When did the party leaders express themselves as individuals the most?
A. Gordon Brown referred to himself as an individual about the Pope, Nick Clegg talked about his environmentalism & David Cameron stood alone on coalitions.
Q. Who interrupted the most?
A. Gordon Brown interrupted his rivals the most, cutting in without a “by your leave” a bullish 8 times. He left David Cameron looking rather nipped.
Q. What were the weirdest buzzwords?
A. Cameron said “we all agree” once. “Work together” was mentioned 4 times, but not by Brown. Clegg mentioned nutters once. “If I was your PM” was uttered 5 times (Cameron). Chaos and “frightening people” also featured.
Download the full report (pdf format). The next Leaders’ Debate is on 29 April, from 8pm. Follow @the63336 to get live ‘alternative stats’ during the debate.
It’s certainly been a refreshing change of the UK’s democratic process having television debates for the leaders.