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5th January 2004
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0607
Dumeetha Luthra in Basra reports on Tony Blair's visit to Iraq.

0610
The presidential election in Georgia has been won by the leader of the revolt against the former president, Eduard Shevardnadze.

0615
Greg Wood has a round-up of today'sÌýbusiness news.

0632
Frank Gardner reports on the terrorist threat on British aircraft.

0635
The United StatesÌýwill begin to fingerprint and photograph its foreign visitorsÌýin order to improve security.

0638
The Prime Minister returned last night from Iraq. Our correspondent is Norman Smith.

0641
The first meeting in two years begins todayÌýbetween the leaders of India and Pakistan.

0649
Today's World Press ReviewÌýcomes from Caroline Wyatt in France.

0650
A British study has found a 29 % drop in sperm count over thirteen years.

0655
The Director of the Consumers' Association, Dame Sheila McKechnie has died of cancer at the age of 55. Kim Lavely is from the Association.

0709
MPs will debate the Traffic Management Bill.The Conservatives are attacking the plan to give a new super traffic wardens the power to report motorists for driving offences.

0715
The Commons Public Administration Committee has produced its own Civil Service Bill to establish how Whitehall should be run. Dr Tony Wright.

0720
Anxiety about airport security continues to increase. AÌýÂ鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú reporter has walked into a high security area at an international airport without being checked.

0725
After leading protests against Eduard Shevardnadze, Mikhail Saakashvili appears to have won the Presidential Elections in the Caucasus republic of Georgia.

0730
Charles Kennedy, the leader of the Liberal Democrats on future plans for his party.

0740
Peter DonaldsonÌýhas a review of today's papers.

0750
Research has found that many of Britain's birds are living for more than 35 years. Graham Appleton from the British Trust for Ornithology.

0755
Controversy continues over university top-up fees. The government is facing a widespread rebellion from Labour MPs.

0810
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw on the increased risk of international terrorism facing the aviation industry.

0825
Imax once described as the best cinematic picture in the world is facing problems. There's nine IMAX cinemas in Britain and the one in Birmingham has just closed.

0830
The government is being urged toÌýtake a more cautious approach to its constitutional reform programme. The new chairman of the Bar Council is Stephen Irwin

0839
From today Boots will begin to sell a range of goods bearing the Atkins logo. Greg Wood has the details.

0843
Younger viewers may become more interested in politics by watching aÌýspecial reality show for politicians.

0848
Jack McConnell, Scotland'sÌýFirst MinisterÌýis hoping to influence the Scots into 'rediscovering' their national identity.

0852
A Radio Four listener believed Big Ben's bongs were faked on New Year's Eve.

0855
The business of parliament resumes today after the Christmas recess - and a lively session its likely to be. George Jones, from The Daily Telegraph and Andrew Grice ofÌýThe Independent .
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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!


Garry Richardson interviews an Australian cricket fan masquerading as England star Alec Stewart.
- 7 January 2003

Sarah decides it's her turn - and interrupts Allan's discussion
-7 June 2002
It's not always easy to remember ... Sarah forgets where she is
- 20 May 2002

Jim is besieged by his friends in the studio
- 15 December 2001
Jim attempts to interview Gruff Rhys of 'Super Furry Animals'.

John gets a little confused as to which Greg he has on the programme
Garry Richardson waits and waits and waits for Brendan Foster.
What is Charlotte Green giggling about?
John and Jim share a joke about the weather?

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.

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 toÌý 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 toÌýJamesÌýNaughtie
Her questions surrounding theÌýWhite 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.

Los Angeles based psychiatrist, Dr Carol Lieberman, tells us why she’s complained to child protection authorities about Michael Jackson.

Zubeida Malik talked to Prince Turki Al Faisal - the new Saudi Ambassador to Britain before the war in Iraq
Robin Aitken's interview with Jackie Elliott before he was executed
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