The row over televised Election debates took a new turn last night following claims that David Cameron could take part in one after all . A senior television executive said ITV may ‘ break ranks ’ with the other major broadcasters in an attempt to include the Prime Minister in its debate . ITV won the right to screen the first of two proposed debates featuring seven party leaders . The BBC is scheduled to broadcast the second while a final head-to-head clash between Cameron and Ed Miliband would be shown on Sky and Channel 4 . Breaking ranks : ITV could lure Prime Minister David Cameron , pictured here delivering a speech in northern Londo to mark two months until the General Election , to the televised debate . All the debates are planned take place in April but Cameron insists he will take part in only one debate involving seven party leaders – and only if it takes place before the end of March . So far the broadcasters have adopted a united stand in an attempt to ensure all three debates go ahead . But there were claims last night that ITV could agree to the PM ’ s request to bring the first debate forward . Original screening : The first UK tv election debates featuring the then opposition leader David Cameron ( left ) Nick Clegg and Prime Minster of the time , Gordon Brown . The source said : ‘ There are bound to be voices in ITV saying that if the only chance of getting the PM in a TV debate is to advance it a few days , then ITV would be irresponsible to refuse to do so. ’ But a source at a rival broadcaster said : ‘ It would be a disgrace for ITV to stab us in the back. ’ James Forsyth – Page 39 .
ITV won the right to screen the first of one proposed debates . Broadcaster so far refused to meet Cameron 's demands of two debate . Senior television source claims ITV may agree and would host it .