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17th February 2004
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0609
Dutch Parliament vote today on a proposal to expel thousands of failed asylum seekers.

0610
The NHS is under new pressure over a heart condition which is described as deadly.

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

0633
The Home Office is considering setting up a national database to hold allegations of crimes.

0635
The former Chief Inspector of Schools releases his report on the exam system today.

0637
The Foreign Office renews its warnings over travel to Saudi Arabia. Mike Wooldridge.

0639
A look at today's papers both in Britain and Italy.

0646
How would impeachment proceedings against the Lithuanian President affect their entry to the EU and NATO on May 1st?

0649
The case against Dr Michael Irwin who admitted conspiring to help a terminally ill man commit suicide has been dropped.

0652
Representatives of the British Airline Pilots Association are going to the U.S to talk about the extra security measures on airlines.

0707
New guidelines from the Home Office propose a national database to coordinate access to data records. Mark Oaten MP.

0712
A report by Mike Tomlinson claims a diploma system would be more efficient then the current A' level and GCSE exams.

0716
Would doubling the amount of aid that rich countries spend on overseas development help fight global poverty?

0722
Are renewed warnings over travel to Saudi Arabia justified? Robert Baer is a former CIA expert in counter-terrorism.

0733
After her controversial comments, Jenny Tonge the Lib Dem MP, travels to Israel to find out more about suicide bombers.

0741
Will a £200 million road tunnel to take traffic under Stonehenge go far enough?

0749
What measures is Portugal putting in place to counter trouble during the European championships this summer?

0810
How will the Government respond to the report on the future of A' Levels by the former Chief Inspector of Schools? We speak to Schools Minister, David Milliband.

0819
Why is Britain allowing so many literary manuscripts to go abroad? Poet laureate Andrew Motion is calling for a 'manuscript tsar'.

0832
The Foreign Office is advising people not to travel to Saudi Arabia. We speak to a representative from the Saudi Embassy.

0836
Is there life in the old bowler-hat yet?

0840
A Business Update from Greg Wood.

0848
Why does Britain remain so unmoved by the continental obsession of cycle racing?

0852
The investigation into the death of an 18 year old found dead in her kitchen 52 years ago has been re-opened by Durham police.

0857
Should there be 'fewer exams' for our 14-19 year olds? Tim Collins, Conservative Education spokesman and Phill Willis, Lib Dem Education spokesman.
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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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