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26th July 2004
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0607
What will be on the agenda at the Democrat Convention in Boston? Jim Naughtie has the details.

0610
Oxfam have sent a plane with aid to Sudan. Andrew Simmons has been visiting refugee camps on the border with Chad.

0615
The business news with Greg Wood.

0626
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0632
The Conservative Party is questioning the Chancellor's plan to cut thousands of civil service jobs.

0635
What advice is given in the government's 'civil emergency advice' booklet? Danny Shaw.

0638
Mark Hobson, the man wanted in connection with two double murders in North Yorkshire has been arrested. Richard Wells.

0641
A review of today's papers both in Britain and Australia.

0647
Why is the HBOS banking group increasing the time it takes to clear a cheque?

0653
Chair of Action on Elder Abuse, Hilary Scott, on a new register which lists care workers convicted of abuse.

0708
The Abbey National board have recommended acceptance of the takeover bid from the Spanish Bank - Banco Santander Central Hispanico. Jeff Randall.

0711
Have the Spanish and Philippine governments encouraged terrorism by pulling their troops out of Iraq?

0715
Anne Clwyd, the Prime Ministers special representative in Iraq, on her first visit to Iraq since the handover of power.

0720
Air Marshall Sir John Walker on the treatment of his colleague, John Morrison, who publicy spoke out against the government.

0725
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0733
Shadow Homeland Security spokesman, Patrick Mercer, and Mark Grannett, former civil contingencies secretariat, on the 'civil emergency advice' booklet.

0743
Why are animal rights activists trying to prevent a Festival of Spanish Culture being held in Kent?

0750
What will be different about this year's Democrat convention in Boston? Jim Naughtie is there.

0810
Shadow Chancellor Oliver Letwin and financial secretary to the Treasury, Ruth Kelly, on Gordon Brown's proposed civil service job cuts.

0822
Charge of the Light Brigade: Does our obsession with heroic military defeats tell us anything about our national character?

0828
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0833
Can violence against scientists who experiment on animals ever be morally justified?

0836
A business update with Greg Wood.

0839
President of Medecin Sans Frontiers, Rowan Gollis, on his recent experience administering medical aid to refugees in Darfur.

0844
Should suffragettes be granted a universal Royal pardon for breaking the law?

0852
Hear from Mr Pimbury of North London - he believes he is the last remaining person in the world with that surname.

0854
Will a 'civil emergency advice' booklet really make us more prepared for a terrorist attack?
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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!

When the technology fails John and Jim have to Ad-Lib...
Jim introduces a very strange sounding 
'Yesterday in Parliament' package.
- 23th July 2004
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.

Tony Blair speaks to Jim at the British Embassy in Washington, following his controversial Rose Garden press conference with Bush. The Iraq war, the Middle East and the first hints of an EU constitution referendum u-turn. (17/04/04).
Jim Naughtie interviews the Nigerian High Commissioner in Britain, Dr Christopher Kolade, about the recent increase of religious violence in Nigeria.
(19/05/04)
John Humphrys interviews Prince Hassan of Jordan on the critical situation in Iraq.
(03/05/04).
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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