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9th September 2004
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0607
North Korea says an admission by scientists in South Korea that they enriched uraniaum in the last five years may threaten an arms race.

0609
There's been an explosion in Jakarta. Our correspondent in Indonesia is Rachel Harvey.

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

0632
The long awaited cabinet reshuffle took place last night. Norman Smith has the details.

0636
The government wants to set up a number of residential treatment centres to treat sex offenders.

0638
The government has announced measures to help children get fit. Roger Harrabin has the details.

0641
Russia says it's going to hunt down terorrists operating on its soil - anywhere in the world.

0643
Brian Perkins has a review of today's papers.

0646
The issue of MRSA was discussed yesterday in Parliament. David Wilby has the details.

0651
The world press review comes from Johnny Dymond in Turkey.

0655
A House of Lords committee is discussing whether terminally ill people should be allowed to end their lives. Deborah Annetts of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society.

0709
The latest on hurricane Ivan that has swept through the south-eastern Caribbean islands, killing at least 15 people.

0712
Rachel Harvey reports from Jakarta on the explosion outside the Australian Embassy.

0714
There is great interest in the 
TUC's annual conference this year, both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown will be there. We find out what kind of reception can they expect.

0718
Greg Wood with some business news.

0720
The government has announced measures to get kids fitter. But have they gone far enough? Our correspondent Roger Harrabin has been to a school in Wiltshire.

0733
The government is considering setting up a number of residential treatment centres for sex offenders across the country. Our home affairs correspondent Rory Maclean reports.

0742
A review of today's papers with Brian Perkins.

0745
We unveil the shortlist for the Stirling Prize for architecture.

0751
The government is determined to get a ban on hunting with dogs on the statute book within a few months but the law wouldn't come into force for two years... why? We ask the Rural Affairs Minister, Alun Michael.

0810
He's back but what exactly does his job entail? We speak to Alan Milburn.

0826
Can the larger cities of the world cope with the increasing numbers that are moving from the countryside? Mrs Anna Tibajuka, undersecretary general of UN Habitat.

0835
Russia has responded to the tragedy in Beslan, by pledging a major crackdown on terrorists. Akhmad Zakayev is a special representative of the Chechen rebel leader, Aslan Maskhadov.

0842
How did Ashley Crossley, the 31 year old gay Tory candidate for 
Falmouth & Camborne defeat a 
campaign to get him deselected? Kate Clark reports.

0845
Gordon Corera has an update on the car bomb in Jakarta.

0853
What does this Cabinet re-shuffle say about Gordon Brown and Tony Blair's relationship? Political Editors, Trevor Kavanagh and Catherine McCloud.
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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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