 Mr Blair on the BBC's Question Time |
If Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy thought they were in for an easy ride when they agreed to take part in a live television discussion they were in for a shock.
In an unprecedented move, all three faced awkward questions from a studio audience.
Although they didn't go head-to-head, each appeared live on the BBC's Question Time one after the other and faced a half hour grilling.
Iraq dominated the first ever TV debate which was chaired by David Dimbleby.
This morning on Breakfast, we analyse how the three performed  Iraq dominated the discussion with all the leaders |
We also looked at the issues which dominated last night's 90 minute debate
Our Political Correspondent Shaun Ley watched the programme
Shaun said he thought it was unlikely that the debate would make anyone a winner or loser in the election.
Charisma
Mr Kennedy was told by one of the audience members that the Liberal Democrat leader lacked "charisma and dynamism".
Immigration was a hot topic with Mr Howard, he was told that the language used against asylum seekers was "insane".
Meanwhile, Tony Blair was confronted by the controversy surrounding the decision to go to war with Iraq.
He was told he should be resign and accused of being "fraudulent and grossly negligent".
 Each leader was questioned for 30 minutes |
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