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2nd January 2004
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0607
An American space probe should be collecting the first samples of comet dust today. Christine McGourty is our science correspondent.

0610
The attempts to agree a new constitution for Afghanistan seems to be running into trouble - Crispin Thorold is in Kabul.

0615
Rebecca Marston has a round-up of today's business news.

0630
British Airways are concerned about its U.S flights after yesterday's cancelled flight to Washington. Neil Bennett.

0634
Michael Howard publishes an advert in today's newspapers... James Landale has the details.

0637
The police investigation into the mini-bus crash which killed eight British tourists is underway - Fergal Keane is in South Africa.

0640
President Bush says that despite recent co-operation between Washington and Tehran, there are still great difficulties. Alistair Leithead.

0645
The World Press Review comes from Zaffar Abbas in Islamabad.

0650
About 6,000 households in England and the Scottish borders had a second night without power - why? Mike Leighton of C.E Electric.

0655
Councils will be fined if they take too long making arrangements to look after elderly people when they come out of hospital - are there damaging consequences? Professor Allyson Pollock.

0709
British Airways is reviewing all its flights to the US following the recent security alert. Conservative spokesman, Patrick Mercer.

0715
A young man and a pregnant woman have been pulled alive from the rubble in Bam. Mustafa Mohadhegh of the Iranian Red Crescent.

0720
Are we driving in the wrong gear? Roger Harrabin investigates....

0725
January could be a bad month for the government with a whole series of treacherous political issues to overcome.

0730
We go back to the problem of wheelchair access for disabled people. Maria Eagle is a Minister in the Department for Work Pensions.

0740
Neil Sleat has a review of today's newspapers.

0745
NASA's Stardust space probe, launched five years ago, is due to capture the first-ever samples of comet dust later today.

0752
Our guest editor Stephen Hawking wanted to examine the purpose of university education, and ask how many people should be going .. Chris Woodhead and Professor Ivor Crewe.

0810
The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is on holiday. Who's in charge? (and what does he actually do..?) Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott.

0830
Professor Stephen Hawking is keen to discover how fast the universe is expanding - Sir Martin Rees.

0839
John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost is being staged as a play for the first time later this month. Rupert Goold is artistic director at the Royal Theatre in Nottingham.

0845
How difficult is it for women to dine alone? Hilary Bradt is a travel writer.

0850
James Naughtie speaks to the Irish Taioseach Bertie Ahern about the future of the Good Friday Agreement. Can it be saved?

0855
Listeners' Law: Andrew Stunell, Lib Dem MP for Hazel Grove on whether the Today homeowners defence private members bill will be successful..
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The Blunder Clips

Some of Our Less Memorable Moments
These infamous sound clips have risen from the Today vaults again to haunt our newsreaders and presenters. Enjoy!

Is that Alec Stewart?
Garry Richardson interviews an Australian cricket fan masquerading as England star Alec Stewart.
- 7 January 2003
Interruption
Sarah decides it's her turn - and interrupts Allan's discussion
-7 June 2002
Where am I?
It's not always easy to remember ... Sarah forgets where she is
- 20 May 2002
Studio invasion
Jim is besieged by his friends in the studio
- 15 December 2001
Unforthcoming
Jim attempts to interview Gruff Rhys of 'Super Furry Animals'.
Greg?
John gets a little confused as to which Greg he has on the programme
Waiting
Garry Richardson waits and waits and waits for Brendan Foster.
Laughing matter
What is Charlotte Green giggling about?
Weathermen
John and Jim share a joke about the weather?
Wrong guest
Sue and the wrong guest
The Extended Interview

We don’t always have time to play the whole interview on air. Listen to the extended interview here, exclusive to the Today website.

Sarah Montague interviews Paul Burrell.
The former royal butler denies betraying Diana, Princess of Wales, insisting his controversial new book was "a loving tribute".
General James L. Jones
During his visit to London - the Supreme Commander of Nato talks to James Naughtie about the threat posed to NATO by a stronger EU military force.
Hillary Clinton talks to James Naughtie
Her questions surrounding the White House handling of the Iraq war, plus her years with Bill in that stately building.
Mark Coles interviews Damien Hirst
......about his new exhibition in the small Slovenian capital Ljubljana, including drawings from his teenage years.
James Naughtie interviews Hans Blix:
Hans Blix says allies had motivations other than WMDs for going to war - 6th June 2003.
Michael Jackson complaint
Los Angeles based psychiatrist, Dr Carol Lieberman, tells us why she’s complained to child protection authorities about Michael Jackson.
Saudi ambassador on war
Zubeida Malik talked to Prince Turki Al Faisal - the new Saudi Ambassador to Britain before the war in Iraq
Jackie Elliott
Robin Aitken's interview with Jackie Elliott before he was executed
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