They call this the most important American election in living memory (don’t they do that every time?). But Trump versus Harris seems particularly important, given that one of them is a convicted felon and the two men are tied in the polls. The news channels will be flooded with political commentary from tonight until the wee hours and there will be an expert for everyone, whether you prefer your election takes delivered by a former politician or a porn star. Buckle up: it’s going to be a long night, but there’s plenty of coverage to keep you entertained.

Channel 4 is firing on all cylinders for its first nighttime coverage of the US election in 32 years. News Agents’ Emily Maitlis will take part in the evening alongside C4 presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. There will be plenty of blonde bouffants, with studio guests including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and adult film star Stormy Daniels, who took Donald Trump to court over a hush money scandal after a one-night stand. evening between the two men in 2006.