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24th August 2004
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0607
15 British tourists have been injured in Norway, in an incident involving horse drawn carriages. Lars Bevangar is in Oslo.

0609
New research shows CS gas used by the police is more dangerous than previously thought.

0615
Greg Wood has a round-up of today's business news.

0632
The government will announce another fall in the asylum figures. Rory MacLean has the details.

0635
The Schlesinger report into abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq will be published later today.

0638
A new survey shows that 9 million patients don't turn up to their doctor's appointment.

0640
The two main rebel groups in Darfur are holding talks in Nigeria. Anna Borzello is there.

0642
Carolyn Brown has a review of today's newpapers.

0645
Richard Galpin with the world press review  from the Olympic city of Athens.

0649
There is 'critical' shortage of foster parents in England. Robert Tapsfield is from the Fostering Network.

0652
The mother of 19 year old Gordon Gentle, a British soldier killed in Iraq, is taking steps to sue the MOD. Her lawyer is John Cooper.

0709
Millions of GP appointments are missed every year - so is it time we started charging for missed appointments? Dr Claire Gerada from the Royal College of GP's.

0713
The government says the number of people applying for asylum has fallen again. Humphrey Malins and Mark Oaten are the Conservative and Lib Dem spokesmen.

0720
This summer UK fields are filled with uncut wheat - high rainfall has stopped the harvest. Paul Temple is from the NFU.

0725
Fighting in Najaf is continuing. Hundreds have been killed or injured by stray bullets and shells. Alistair Leithhead reports from Najaf hospital.

0730
The late Donald Dewar considered resigning over the cost of the Scottish Parliament, his special adviser has revealed.

0741
Carolyn Brown has a review of today's papers.

0744
A new film "The Downfall" has premiered in Berlin - breaking one of the last taboos of German cinema - by portraying Hitler.

0750
The Schlesinger report into the abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison will be published today. Michael Hirsh senior editor of Newsweek, and General Joseph Hoar.

0755
What subject is missing from the school curriculum? Jay Bernard gives us his opinion.

0810
New figures shows the amount of asylum applications is back to 1997 levels - but what about the number of failed asylum seekers remaining in the UK? Immigration Minister is Des Browne.

0832
Barnaby Phillips is in Darfur where heavy rains are making conditions 
very difficult for the estimated one million displaced people.

0844
Andrew North reports from Afghanistan - has the country improved since the end of combat? And should the rebuilding of monuments be a priority?

0848
The grandson of Gandi is planning to launch a non-violent campaign against the Israeli occupation.

0853
Should failed asylum seekers be given an amnesty? Professor Christian Dustmann of UCL and Conservative justice spokesman, Timothy Kirkhope.
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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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