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17th December 2004
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0607
The decision to merge all six of Scotland's regiments into one large unit has infuriated Scottish politicians.

0610
Three Irishmen sentenced to 17 years in Colombia because of their links to FARC guerrillas are now being sought by the authorities.

0615
The business news with Rebecca Marston.

0626
The sports news with Steve May.

0632
EU leaders have taken the first steps to permit Turkey into the EU. Tim Franks is in Brussels and Jonny Dymond in Istanbul.

0635
The authorities in Cardiff have set up a minor treatment centre in the Millennium Stadium to deal with drink related injuries.

0638
A review of today's papers both in Britain and Russia.

0643
Annabelle Ewing the SNP MP was asked to leave the chamber in the Commons yesterday after insulting Geoff Hoon.

0648
The UN climate change conference in Buenos Aires may collapse after the 180 countries failed to agree on the next step under the Kyoto protocol.

0653
David Morrison, a public health consultant at NHS Greater Glasgow claims 20% of chip shops in Glasgow sell deep fried Mars bars.

0708
German Foreign Minister, Joschka Fischer, gives his view on Turkey's accession into Europe.

0710
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Carlile, who was appointed by David Blunkett as a watchdog on anti-terrorists laws, on yesterday's detention ruling by the Law Lords.

0715
Professor Haluk Kabaalioglu on Turkey's possible accession into Europe.

0718
business update with Rebecca Marston.

0720
Paul Evans, Head of the Police Standards Unit, on their Xmas
crackdown on alcohol-fuelled violence
in some town centres.

0723
Gary Richardson with his nomination for the Listeners' Lord.

0728
The sports news with Steve May.

0733
Should 'Intelligent Design' be taught in schools? Michael Buchanan visits an US school where the anti evolution subject is on the curriculum. Antony Flew is Professor of Philosophy.

0744
Christmas is a testing time for bookshop staff. How many 
shoppers know anything about literature?

0747
Thought for the Day with Richard Harries, the Bishop of Oxford.

0751
David Willets, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary and Jane Kennedy, Minister for Work and Pensions, on whether 66% of the 2.7million people on incapacity benefit should be employed.

0810
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on the discussions in Brussels to allow Turkey membership to the EU.

0822
Simon Hoggart and Yvonne Brewster with their nominations for the Listeners' Lord.

0826
The sports news with Steve May.

0832
Professor Graham Richards from Oxford University and Lord Bach, Minister for Procurement at the MoD, on the Eurofighter order.

0839
business update with Rebecca Marston.

0842
Angus Robertson, Defence and Foreign Affairs spokesman for the SNP on yesterday's announcement to merge The Black Watch.

0844
Can the polymeal really increase your lifespan by up to six years? Oscar Franco devised the polymeal and chef Raymond Blanc of the Manoir aux Quat' Saisons.

0849
Justice David Steel is the govt. 'Wrecks' Commissioner'. He will publish a report into why the Hull registered trawler, the Gaul sank off the coast of Norway in 1974.

0851
Ros Taylor, Head of Middleton Primary and Nursery School in Nottingham, on why her school doesn't hold religious services.

0853
Should Intelligent Design be taught in schools? Professor Steve Jones of UCL and Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute.
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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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