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20th January 2005
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0607
The court martial of three British soldiers continues today in Osnabruck, Germany.

0610
The Hajj festival reaches one of its high points today. Zubeida Malik is in Mecca.

0615
The business news with Greg Wood.

0628
The sports news with Steve May.

0632
Security will be stepped up in Washington today as President Bush is inaugurated for his second term.

0635
Condoleezza Rice sent out a strong message to Iran yesterday in a speech about America's administration.

0637
The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is getting things moving in the Middle East. James Reynolds has more.

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

0647
Some election battle lines were drawn up at Prime Minister's Question Time yesterday. Robert Orchard reports.

0651
Research commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Trust looking into the BNP's political appeal in the UK found that support is alive and well.

0653
Cyber crime expert Dr Phil Nobles explains what "evil twin" is and how it could affect your computer.

0708
Keith Hellawell reacts to the Yorkshire Ripper being allowed day release from prison.

0712
Bernardino Leon, Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, on the relationship between Europe and America.

0715
An architect's futuristic vision of an 80 mile long supercity stretching from Liverpool to Hull is going on public display in Manchester today.

0719
business update with Greg Wood.

0724
John Sutherland, Emeritus professor of English, reacts to being named the chairman of the Man Booker prize panel of judges.

0728
The sports news with Steve May.

0733
How will George Bush approach his inauguration speech today? Justin Webb reports.

0738
MP Fabian Hamiliton reacts strongly to the Yorkshire ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, being granted day release on compassionate grounds.

0744
Could a mollusc called quahogs hold the key to finding an antidote against botulism?

0747
Thought for the Day with The Right Reverend Dr Alan Billings.

0751
Do the Health Secretary's figures on NHS improvements reflect what's going on in GPs' surgeries?

0810
Dr Mohammed-Hossein Adeli, Iranian Ambassador to London, on whether he thinks America will take on Iran.

0822
Jon Manel with the highlights from last night's FA Cup match between Exeter City and Manchester United.

0828
The sports news with Steve May.

0833
Women from Watford discuss the pros and cons of New Labour and whether the party still appeals to them.

0842
business update with Greg Wood.

0845
The Chairman behind the Silverstone deal has been ousted by the BRDC. Sarah Nelson reports and Sir Jackie Stewart gives his reaction.

0850
Karan Krizanovich of the Radio Times and Chris Toopey of the Daily Mail discuss British romantic comedies.

0855
Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan and Chairman of the Atlantic Partnership Lord Powell discuss America's human rights record under George Bush.
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Some of Our Less Memorable Moments
These infamous sound clips have risen from the Today vaults again to haunt our newsreaders and presenters. Enjoy!

What is our website and email address John?
John gets confused about all this modern technology and it's David Blunkett Jim!
- 22 December 2004
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
Interruption
Sarah decides it's her turn - and interrupts Allan's discussion
-7 June 2002
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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