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23rd April 2004
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0607
Will Cyprus vote for re-unification in their referendum? Chris Morris.

0615
The business news with Nick Cosgrove.

0632
An Algerian who was held on suspicion of helping terrorist has been released on bail for health reasons.

0636
Details are still unclear of the explosion at a train station in North Korea.

0639
Our political correspondent Norman Smith updates us on where the European referendum stands after Tony Blair's monthly press briefing.

0642
A review of today's papers both in Britain and in Los Angeles.

0647
Yesterday in Parliament MPs backed the installation of a bomb and bullet proof glass security screen in the chamber of the Commons.

0652
A new novel by Sir Walter Scott is out today, 172 years late and unfinished.

0709
Details of yesterday's train crash in North Korea are still vague and unconfirmed. We're on the North Korean / Chinese border for more.

0715
Should we be worried about a referendum given the constitutional negotiations could collapse at any time?

0720
Are we close to seeing a draft bill on ID cards? Iain Watson.

0723
The Holocaust money trail: Sanchia Berg reports many elderly claimants still don't know whether they'll receive money locked up in Swiss bank accounts (here also the interview with US Judge Edward Korman at 0830).

0732
With more money for their development, why aren't we embracing tram systems? Transport Secretary Alistair Darling.

0743
Claims the owner of the Daily Express, Richard Desmond, made an anti-German remark in a meeting with Telegraph executives: hear Telegraph chief Jeremy Deedes.

0752
Concerns one in every 10 sudden infant death cases may be a crime: head of the Royal College of Pathologists' inquiry into SIDS Baroness Kennedy responds.

0810
A prisoner who was held at Belmarsh Prison on suspicion of terrorism tells us that some of his fellow inmates considered suicide in desperation at being held indefinitely without charge. Hear Jon Manel's interview with former Libyan detainee 'M', who was released a month ago when judges decided there was insufficient evidence to link him to al-Qaeda. Prisons' Minister Paul Goggins responds.

0822
Scientists and poets are creating poetry together.

0835
The judge who oversaw the settlement over funds left in Swiss accounts after the Holocaust accuses some banks of hiding behind secrecy laws, plus the Swiss Treasury respond.

0842
Why has the new low cost airline ThomsonFly hit turbulence already? Nick Cosgrove.

0844
According to The Spectator's agony aunt, any man over 40 with a flat stomach can't be trusted. We discuss.

0847
How will Brussels change when the EU expands on May 1?

0852
Detention under anti-terror powers: MP Andrew Dismore (Lab) and Shami Chakrabati, Director of the campaign group Liberty.
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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!

Paul Burrell sings opera?
Sarah cues in a very odd sounding Paul Burrell clip.
- 25th October 2003
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.

Jim Naughtie interviews Bob Woodward.
First Watergate, now a controversial book into events in the White House pre-Iraq war.
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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