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3 May 2004
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0607
Hundreds of Westerners are pulling out of Saudi Arabia after five oil workers are murdered.

0610
Are parents to blame for badly behaved pupils? Kim Catcheside.

0615
The business news with Greg Wood.

0632
The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon lost the vote last night to pull out of the Gaza strip.

0636
Washington reacts to Ariel Sharon's defeat.

0638
Could and would terrorists carry out suicide bombings on British soil? Angus Stickler.

0640
Another nine American soldiers killed in Iraq yesterday. David Willis is in Baghdad.

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

0650
Age Concern calls for a pilot scheme, which gives treatment to the elderly before a hospital visit is needed, to be extended.

0653
Could American scientist Dr Greg Olsen be the next 'space tourist'?

0708
Israeli Tourism Minister Benny Elon on why he opposed Ariel Sharon's plans to withdraw from the West Bank.

0716
Are the pictures of British troops mistreating Iraqi prisoners real? Colonel David Black who commanded the Queen's Lancashire regiment in the 80's.

0720
What are the implications for the new Leeds football club owners after they are relegated to Div 1?

0723
David Hart of the National Association of Head Teachers on why he thinks parents are to blame if children misbehave in school.

0734
Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police Mike Hedges on new research which finds that fanatical extremists would carry out suicide bomb attacks in Britain.

0742
How have the hedgehogs rescued by St Tiggywinkles (the hedgehog hospital) fared since being relocated to mainland Britain?

0751
Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell on Afghanistan's drug problem.

0810
Prince Hassan of Jordan and leader of the Lib Dem's Charles Kennedy on the critical situation in Iraq.

0822
Who will be watching the Women's FA Cup final at Loftus Road today?

0834
Should more troops be sent to Iraq to try and bring the situation under control? Former Secretary of the American Army Tom White.

0844
Should Al Quaeda be described as Islamic terrorists? The Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries, and Dr Mona Siddiqui, a lecturer in Islamic studies.

0847
Do we really want to share our financial details with call centres based overseas? Greg Wood.

0850
How are the economy and the war in Iraq going to affect the U.S presidential elections in November?

0855
Former Armed Forces Minister Doug Henderson and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Donald Anderson discuss Iraq.
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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!

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.(20/04/04).
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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