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21st February 2004
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0709
The editor of the Lancet said he regrets publishing that controversial research on the effects of MMR.

0712
Business Correspondent Stephen Evans on Conrad Black.

0716
Should different regions in England have their own flag? Philip Evans.

0719
There is growing concern about the fate of four British detainees who are not yet released from Guantanamo Bay. Gareth Pierce.

0722
Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui, Leader of the Muslim Parliament on Islamic marriages in Britain.

0730
Dr Rajaee Khorasani, former Iranian Ambassador to the UN on the Iranian elections.

0735
Harriet Cass reviews today's papers.

0740
Why are there not enough skilled tradesmen? Mike Tomlinson.

0745
Why are elections being delayed in Iraq? 

0750
Is there a danger that speed cameras will turn the public against the police? Mike Hedges.

0810
Was the Lancet right to publish a paper written by Dr Wakefield on the MMR vaccination? Dr Richard Horton and Dr Evan Harris.

0819
Why a book about punctuation has become a bestseller.

0832
The Australian Attorney General explains why they don't want the two citizens held at Guantanamo Bay returned.

0836
Do you know what a Chav is? You should - Dominic Arkwright explains...

0844
David Goodhart & Lord Parekh on the future of a multi-racial Britain.

0848
Sarah Hamood on Libya's path to international rehabilitation.

0855
Should lottery money be used to support controversial arts?

0857
This weeks essay comes from Nick Rosen who has just made a programme about illegal Chinese workers in Britain.
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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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