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14th December 2004
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0607
A committee of peers and MPs have said the number of deaths in custody have reached 'shocking levels'.

0610
The world's tallest bridge officially opens in France today. It's been designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster.

0615
The business news with Greg Wood.

0626
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0632
The Tories will support the introduction of ID cards after all. Norman Smith has more details.

0635
Sir Bill Morris, former leader of the Transport and General Workers Union, will publish his report into the way the Metropolitan Police carries out internal investigations.

0638
There's growing opposition from the government backbenchers over the idea of living wills. Adam Brimelow has more.

0640
A review of today's papers both in Britain and in Jerusalem with Anthony Minghella.

0647
The Tories are calling for what they describe as a drastic and fundamental change in the way the family justice system treats children in separation cases.

0653
Guy Mansfield QC, the incoming chairman of the Bar Council, on the challenges the Bar will face in the New Year.

0708
Sir Bill Morris on his report which examines how the Metropolitan Police conduct their internal investigations.

0716
David Lammy, Constitutional Affairs Minister, explains why living wills are a good idea.

0723
business update with Greg Wood.

0725
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0733
Why has the Captain of a Royal Navy warship been relieved of his command and ordered to return to this country?

0735
Education Secretary Charles Clarke on how an extra £500m will be spent on increasing sport in schools.

0743
Sue MacGregor and Brian Perkins nominate their Listeners' Lord.

0748
Thought for the Day with the Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks.

0751
Incoming Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Ian Blair, on Sir Bill Morris's report into professional standards within the force.

0810
Labour MP Claire Curtis-Thomas and Polly Tonybee, Guardian columnist, discuss living wills.

0822
Today's Listeners' Lord: Norman Smith has a brief history of the House of Lords.

0826
The sports news with Garry Richardson.

0832
Professor Martin Plant on the results of a survey which found that girls drink more than boys.

0839
business update with Greg Wood.

0842
Should the Royal Academy elect a new president or does it need major reform? Current Treasurer Paul Huxley.

0846
Ann Clwyd, Tony Blair's Special Envoy on Human Rights in Iraq, with her personal view of Kurdish refugees returning to their homes in Kirkuk.

0851
Chairman of the Joint Committee on Human Rights Labour MP Jean Corston, on the shocking number of deaths in custody.

0855
Ian Watson and Tory MP Peter Bottomley on why the Conservatives are supporting the introduction of ID cards.
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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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