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16th January 2004
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0609
The result of a strike ballot among civil servants is expected today.Stephen Cape.

0612
Michael Jackson will appear in court on charges of child abuse.

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

0630
Geoff Hoon will meet the widow of Sgt. Roberts, the man shot dead in Iraq. Paul Adams reports.

0635
Tony Blair will receive a report today on the progress of public services. Norman Smith.

0640
How can you get trains to run on time? Change the timetable...

0642
Details of London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics will be revealed.

0645
Today's World Press Review comes from Jonathan Head in Tokyo.

0650
A Commons inquiry will investigate whether the Lord Chancellor breached parliamentary privilege by trying to sack a "whistleblower".

0655
Will plans to find a new president in Afghanistan go ahead despite growing violence in the country?

0712
Sgt.Roberts was shot dead in Iraq after he was forced to give back his body armour. Patrick Cordingley & Menzies Campbell.

0718
Boots have just released their Christmas sales figures.

0720
Why do Conservatives think regional assemblies are unpopular with voters? Bernard Jenkin and Minister Nick Raynsford.

0723
Could an organ donor 'opt-out' policy ever become law? Our listener, Richard Spurgin went to the Commons to find out.

0735
A retired army officer was shot dead outside his home. Detective Superintendent Richard Mann.

0745
Harriet Cass has a review of today's papers.

0750
Why is Radio 3 broadcasting four minutes of complete silence? Roger Wright is the Controller.

0753
Would changing the timetable make trains more punctual? George Armitt from Network Rail.

0756
London's Olympic bid is revealed today. How much will it cost and can we really win? Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell.

0810
Will the Defence Minister Geoff Hoon meet the widow of the soldier killed in Iraq and explain why he had no body armour?

0832
British police have launched their own independent investigation into the shooting of Tom Hurndall.

0840
Will achieving Government targets be enough to ensure victory at the next election? Schools Minister David Milliband.

0850
How do you make trains more punctual? Theresa May.

0855
Is Blair facing a tough fortnight with the Hutton Report and the vote on Tuition Fees? Lance Price and John Kampfner.
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Thought for the Day

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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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