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Friday 15th April 2005
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0607
A Texan oil tycoon, a Bulgarian and a Briton have been charged in connection with the UN oil-for-food scandal.

0609
The decision of the Israeli army not to proceed against the soldier accused of shooting a British journalist James Miller has angered his family.

0615
Business news with Rebecca Marston.

0629
Sports news with Steve May.

0632
Over a dozen people are thought to have died and many injured in a fire at a hotel in Paris.

0633
Our correspondent Norman Smith examines which turn the election campaign going to take today.

0636
The 60th anniversary of liberation of the Belsen death camp by British soldiers is marked by Holocaust survivors and ex-servicemen. Our correspondent there Ray Furlong.

0638
A BBC investigation into plagiarism has raised concern about the activities of companies offering to sell essays to students, with fears that it could encourage cheating.

0644
A review of today's papers in both Britain and Paris.

0646
Our correspondent Mark D'Arcy reports on how the parties are dealing with the asylum issue following the apology by Labour's Alan Milburn over the death of the police officer killed by ricin plotter Kamel Bourgass.

0650
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Roger Knapman on his party's election manifesto launched today.

0654
Jim talks to the Scottish National Party deputy leader Nicola Sturgeon about the relevance of her party, post devolution.

0710
President Chirac launched his Yes campaign for France's referendum on the EU constitutionlast night, though many polls has suggested the No voters are in the majority.

0721
Monsieur Delplace speaks for the Paris Fire Brigade about the fatal blaze at a hotel in his city that has killed at least thirteen people and injured many.

0722
A business update with Rebecca Marston.

0724
Sarah Montague finds out why a muslim association has shelved its plans to build a mosque and community centre in Dudley.

0727
Sports update with Steve May.

0730
Tax has been emerging in this election campaign. Expert in local government finance from the London School of Economics, Tony Travers discusses.

0736
Some survivors of the Belsen concentration camp have been angered after receiving no official invitation to attend the 60th anniversary ceremonies. The organisers say they didn't have enough funds.

0741
A review of today's papers with Corrie Corfield.

0749
Thought for the day with The Chief Rabbi - Dr Jonathan Sacks.

0754
How is the election narrative being constructed? David Yelland, former editor of the Sun, and Vernon Bogdanor, professor of politics and government at Oxford University, discuss.

0744
How massive are Black Holes? Our correspondent Tom Feilden talks to scientists celebrating "Einstein Year" this week in Warwick about it.

0810
Liberal Democrats leader Charles Kennedy talks about his party's manifesto and his stance on the European question.

0822
Are charity runners in the London Marathon preventing 'real' runners from taking part?

0828
Sport update with Steve May.

0834
Ukrainian leader Yulia Tymoshenko has delayed Moscow trip after a top Russian official said she was still a "wanted criminal".

0841
A business update with Rebecca Marston.

0844
Our correspondent Ray Furlong looks at the reasons why Bergen-Belsen concentration camp is of great interest in the wake of its 60th anniversary since its liberation by the British.

0850
Our election panel of political veterans reflect on the campaign so far, a week in which all manifestos of various political parties have been published.
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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!

Can of what John?
John gets confused over the expression, 'opened a can of worms.'
- 18th March 2005
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?
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.

Edward Stourton interviews Monsignor Charles Burns, a retired head of the Vatican's Secret Archives, in Rome about the funeral of the Pope John Paul II.
(08/04/05)
Part 1
Part 2
Justin Webb interviews Walter Cronkite who pays tribute to Dan Rather, a 73 year old news presenter in America whose is retiring after 24 years.
(10/03/05)
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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