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30th July 2004
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0607
A key suspect in the 1998 bombing of the American embassies in East Africa has been arrested in Pakistan.

0610
How well was John Kerry's speech received in the key swing state of Ohio? Matt Wells.

0615
The business news with Rebecca Marston.

0626
The sports news with Kevin Howells.

0632
MPs have raised concerns about whether ID cards will work. Danny Shaw.

0635
Presenter Jim Naughtie and Justin Webb summarise John Kerry's speech at Democrat Convention.

0638
The government will publish its plans on dealing with protestors who go too far.

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

0647
Berlin's Olympic Stadium has undergone a major renovation but not everone is impressed.

0649
While John Kerry and George Bush reach out for the home votes - are they neglecting the votes of Americans living abroad?

0653
The International Olympic Committee has begun an investigation into claims of 'unethical conduct'. Robert Nisbet has the details.

0708
Labour MP John Denham and the Information Commissioner Richard Thomas on the plans for the introduction of ID cards.

0715
Pollster Frank Luntz and Justin Webb look at how successful John Kerry's speech was last night.

0720
Will restricting caravans to the inside lane of the M5 near Bristol really reduce the summer congestion?

0725
The sports news with Kevin Howells.

0733
Home Office Minister Caroline Flint on the new measures designed to tackle animal rights extremists.

0743
What was the atmosphere like during the build-up to the final night at the Democrat Convention?

0750
Steve Norris, non-executive chairman of Jarvis, on whether the company can survive after its annual results show a fall in profits.

0810
Senator George Mitchell and Senator Kerry's Chief Strategist Bob Shrum on what should be John Kerry's main focus.

0822
Actress Judy Bennett and John Cushnie from Gardeners Question Time discuss windburn. The Phenomenon affecting lots of trees in Britain.

0828
The sports news with Kevin Howells.

0833
Shadow Home Secretary David Davis on the problems surrounding the introduction of ID cards.

0839
A business update with Rebecca Marston.

0842
Why do middle class Asians living in Britain think that all they get is bad publicity.

0846
Vice President of the USA in 1976, Walter Mondale, on why running against George W Bush is different to running against Ronald Reagan.

0849
Actor John Hurt on his new film which depicts the genocide in Rwanda 10 years ago.

0852
David Broder of the Washington Post summarises the final night of the Democrat Convention.
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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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