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7th September 2004
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0607
There's been a major Israeli attack in Gaza. Our correspondent is Alan Johnston.

0609
Cancer Research UK is criticising 
pharmaceutical companies for alleged secrecy about their research. Pallab Ghosh has more.

0615
Greg Wood with this morning's business news.

0632
Andrew Smith has resigned from the cabinet and Westminster is awash with argument about what forced him to leave. Norman Smith.

0634
The French Prime Minister Jean Pierre Raffarin has asked for a full account of what happened in Beslan.

0640
The Government will publish the latest figures for animal experiments.

0643
The Chief Inspector of Prisons says the conditions in Wandsworth Prison have got worse.

0646
Peter Donaldson has a review of today's papers.

0649
Barnaby Phillips with the world press review from Johannesburg.

0651
The EU's Independent Commission which examines Turkey's record on human rights says negotiations to join the Union should begin as soon as possible.

0654
The Foreign Secretary will make a statement to the Commons on Darfur. Mike Aaronson is Director of Save the Children.

0708
Hear why Labour MP Ivan Henderson, who was parliamentary private secretary to Andrew Smith resigned with his minister yesterday.

0715
Should Wandsworth Prison now be taken over by the private sector? Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers.

0719
Greg has the latest business news.

0722
Should we restrict certain 
images
young people are exposed to? A BBC poll suggests 80% want tougher restrictions.

0731
New Home Office figures out today are expected to show a rise in the number of scientific tests on animals. Prof Chris Higgins of the Medical Research Council.

0741
Peter Donaldson with the paper review.

0744
Could reading the same book help bring the people of Liverpool together? Kevin Bocquet is in Merseyside.

0751
Can Dr Paisley agree a way to share power with Sinn Fein? Kevin Connolly has been examining the chances of a breakthrough.

0810
A Cabinet reshuffle is underway following Andrew Smith's 
resignation
from the Dept. of Work and Pensions. What will happen now? Leader of the Lib Dems, Charles Kennedy and Tory spokesman David Willets.

0824
Has Prom behaviour at the Royal Albert Hall reached an all-time low? Journalist Stephen Pollard & BBC Proms Director, Nicholas Kenyon.

0833
The new Scottish Parliament building opens its doors today. Jack McConnell is the first minister.

0845
Dr Gill Langley from the Union for Abolition of Vivisection says an increase in animal experiments
are a damning indictment on scientists and government.

0848
Should patients be given drugs that are still undergoing clinical trials? Richard Sullivan from Cancer Research UK.

0850
Its 50 years of the influential 'Drum' magazine.

0855
What will happen in the Cabinet reshuffle? George Jones is political editor of the Telegraph and Andrew Rawnsley of the Observer.
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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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