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14th January 2004
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0609
The Government's watchdog issues new advice about mobile phones.

0612
President Bush promises "new horizons" and a mission to Mars. Michael Buchanan is in Washington.

0615
Greg Wood has a round-up of today's business news.

0630
A series of warnings against the West are appearing on some Islamic websites. Frank Gardner reports.

0635
The independent inquiry into Harold Shipman's death begins today. Kevin Bouquet.

0640
Today's World Press Review comes from Caroline Wyatt in Paris.

0642
The Information Commissioner announces measures to simplify the Data Protection Act.

0645
The Government is conducting a review of the honours system. David Wilby explains why.

0650
The European Commission have decided to force France and Germany to cut their budget deficits. Pedro Solbes is a Commissioner.

0655
A court has thrown out a libel action by Silvio Berluscooni against the Economist magazine. Bill Emmot is the Editor.

0712
Are mobile phones a health risk? Richard Spring MP.

0718
What does the future hold for top-up fees? Tony Banks MP gives us his view.

0722
Tom Hurndall, the peace activist shot in Gaza nine months ago, has died. Tom's sister, Sophie Hurndall.

0730
It would have been Harold Shipman's 58th birthday today. Brian Dean explains why he feels frustrated by his sudden death.

0735
Patrick Muirhead has a review of today's newspapers.

0743
Should we protect children from the distress of witnessing a royal shooting party? Headmistress Carol de Witt.

0755
President Bush plans to put man on Mars. What should we expect to find? Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury.

0757
Is nanotechnology safe? Science Minister, Lord Sainsbury.

0810
Do we understand the data protection act? The Information Commissioner - Richard Thomas.

0822
Should the Elgin marbles be sent back to Greece? Former Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook and Lord Elgin.

0826
There's been another suicide bomb in Gaza. James Reynolds is in Jerusalem.

0830
Why has a nasty confrontation developed between a group of travellers and Nuneaton District Council? Angus Stickler has more.

0835
Is Britain's rail network crumbling? George Muir of the Association of Train Operating Companies.

0843
Could Howard Dean be the Democrats' choice to fight George Bush in the next election?

0850
Why are American presidents so addicted to dreams of adventures in space? Prof Michael Cox and Prof Mike Sheehan.
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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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