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20th September 2004
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0607
The polls open for Indonesia's first democratic elections. Rachel Harvey has the details.

0610
Iran is rejecting calls from the UN nuclear watchdog to suspend all its programmes to enrich uranium. Frances Harrison.

0615
The business news with Greg Wood.

0626
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0632
It's the first full day at the Liberal Democrat conference and Iraq is on the agenda. Carolyn Quinn.

0635
The deadline expires this morning for the threat to kill British hostage Ken Bigley who is being held in Iraq.

0638
Could some murderers be sentenced to only seven years in prison? Danny Shaw.

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

0646
Fringe parties have made strong gains in state elections in the former communist East Germany.

0649
Sir David Weatherall, professor of medicine at Oxford University on the inquiry into pharmacogenetics.

0652
Who were the winners and losers at last night's Emmy Awards in Los Angeles? Peter Bowles was there.

0708
Republican Congressman Mark Kirk on how Americans react when one of their own is kidnapped in Iraq.

0712
Liberal Democrat MP Alan Beith on the investigation into whether parents are being let down by the family court system.

0715
business update with Greg Wood.

0718
More than 50 couples are waiting to find out if their children, who they were told were dead at birth, are in fact alive and were used in the 'miracle babies' scandal.

0721
Are business leaders right to be worried about the government's family-friendly policies?

0726
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0734
Chairman of the Liberal Democrats, Matthew Taylor, on why radical plans, such as a limit on public spending, have been quietly abandoned.

0744
Would you buy your own bin lorry because you are so fed up with your rubbish not being collected?

0752
Former BBC Director General Greg Dyke on his new book and whether the licence fee is justifiable.

0810
Can peace in Iraq be accomplished before the elections next January? Shadow Defence Secretary, Sir Nicholas Soames and Iraqi National Congress leader Ahmed Chalabi.

0820
Journalist and author, David Thomas and Britain's 'Chef de Mission', Phil Lane, on the Paralympics.

0825
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0833
Director of Human resources policy at the Confederation of British Industry, Susan Anderson on proposed new workers' rights.

0836
Mike Thomson reports on evidence which shows that thousands of Indians fought for Hitler in the Second World War.

0841
business update with Greg Wood.

0844
Liberal Democrat MEPs Nick Clegg and Baroness Emma Nicholson on the party's pro-European stance.

0849
Sir Brian Urquhart on how he raised concerns about the Battle of Arnhem in the days running up to the operation.

0855
Former Home Office minister Barbara Roche on whether BNP members should be banned from working in the Civil Service.
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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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