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9th December 2004
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0607
The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is attempting to save his coalition. Matthew Price is in Jerusalem.

0610
Judges in Milan will give their verdict today in a case in which Silvio Berlusconi is facing criminal charges. Tamsin Smith is in Rome.

0615
The business news with Greg Wood.

0626
The sports news with Steve May.

0632
The British and Irish governments are still optimistic that a peace deal can be agreed. Kevin Connolly has more.

0635
The Government's plans for civil service pensions are out today. Stephen Cape has the details.

0638
The General Medical Council will publish another report today on how medical practices can be further improved following the Harold Shipman case.

0640
A review of today's papers both in Britain and China.

0645
MPs were amused yesterday as Michael Howard revealed exactly what Home Secretary David Blunkett has been saying about the Cabinet recently. Robert Orchard reports.

0650
Could the pygmy chimpanzee, thought to be our closest relative in the wild, be in danger of extinction? Callum Rankin is from the WWF.

0653
Labour peer Lord Dubs on why he is introducing a Bill to change the traditions of the Monarch.

0708
Sinn Fein chairman Mitchel McLaughlin with the latest details from the Northern Ireland peace deal.

0712
Jonathan Baume, General Secretary of the First Division Association, on the government's plans to base a civil servants pension upon their average earnings.

0717
Ishbel Matheson revisits the Kalmar refugee camp to see how children have been affected by the conflict in Darfur.

0721
Former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken on the Catholic bishops of England and Wales report which criticises the state of our prisons.

0725
business update with Greg Wood.

0728
The sports news with Steve May.

0733
Paul Stephenson, spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers on the possible change in the law, giving home owners the right to defend their home.

0743
Charles Haviland reports from the remote district of Humla, Nepal, to see how the Maoist rebel's attempts to overthrow the Monarchy has affected the people there.

0748
Thought for the Day with Indarjit Singh.

0751
Author of David Blunkett's biography, Stephen Pollard, on what it was like to write the book.

0810
Dermot Aherne, Irish Foreign Minister and David Trimble, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party plus Ian Paisley Jnr of the DUP, on the peace deal talks.

0822
Could self-help books really be recommended instead of pills to tackle mild depression?

0826
The sports news with Steve May.

0832
Former MI6 officer Alastair Crooke on the purpose of the new organisation called Conflict Forum.

0839
business update with Greg Wood.

0842
Cabinet Office minister Ruth Kelly on the plans to recalculate civil servant pensions.

0846
Kirsty Gardner reports on The Easy Company or Band of Brothers, as they are better known, who are taking apart their former residence in Aldbourne and taking it to their base in America.

0851
The Lib Dem environment spokesman Norman Baker on claims that Tony Blair is trying to find common ground with George Bush over climate change.

0855
Judge David Fletcher, who leads the North Liverpool Community Justice Centre, on how it is different from any other court in the land.
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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!

Who's reading the news Sarah?
Sarah introduces a guest newsreader. And it's catching, as Nick Clarke of the World at One demonstrates
- 4/5th October 2004
The boy who likes to say YES!
Sports presenter Steve May is left trying desperately to get his seven year old guest to say something other than yes!
- 23rd September 2004
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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