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14thÌýSeptember 2004
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0607
The TUC conference in Brighton considers whetherÌýBritain's pension provisions are adequate?

0610
Hurricane Ivan moves past Cuba: Steve Gibbs updates us on the level of damage.

0612
A look at this morning's papers.

0615
MGM on the brink of a takeover by Sony, 'Next' prepares to release its half-yearly figures, plus a look at the markets: The Business News with Rebecca Marston.

0632
Students may soon have toÌýwait until after they get their A Level results before applying to university: our education correspondent Kim Catcheside.

0635
The head of the Metropolitan Police demands another report after yet another Buckingham Palace security breach.

0637
The Government's flagship scheme for dealing withÌýyoung criminals who re-offend appears to be no more effective than existing community punishments: Mark Easton with more.

0642
A look at this morning's papers, at home and this morning in Hong Kong.

0647
Home Secretary David Blunkett forced to make an emergency statement to the Commons after that Buckingham Palace security breach: Yesterday In Parliament.

0653
Meanwhile, the Home Secretary prepares to addressÌýthe Police Superintendents' Association today: the association's president Rick Naylor plus our correspondent Neil Bennett.

0709
"The first priority is to catch criminals ... that's the first job of the police": Shadow Home Secretary David Davis on David Blunkett's plans for a police 'minimum standard of service', plus yesterday's Buckingham Palace security breach.

0713
North Korean explosion: Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell talks to us about his visit to Pyongyang.

0718
'Next' announce improved half-yearly figures: Rebecca Marston with the Business News.

0722
The Home Office's flagship 'Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Programme' (or ISSP) is no better at dealing with persistent young offenders than existing schemes, says new report. Mark Easton reports.

0732
Hear from the head of the Schwartz committee on university admissions who recommends students apply for tertiary education AFTER receiving A Level results: plus Education Secretary Charles Clarke responds.

0741
A look at this morning's newspapers.

0744
Australian TV has found a unique way of working through a backlog several years thick of US soap operasÌý'The Days of Our Lives' and 'The Young and the Restless' ... showing four years' worth in one hour.

0752
The Liberal Democrats are launching their draft general election manifesto today:Ìýparty leader Charles Kennedy explains it to us.

0810
"I don't think there's a point in having palaces and monuments and inviting tourists ... if we are so afraid of terrorists we won't let anyone get anywhere near them": David Blunkett responds to the Buckingham Palace security breach and outlines his plans for a "copper's contract" to set standards for the way police deal with the public.

0822
Ann Widdecombe spells out her concerns about the current translation ofÌý'The Catholic Mass', plus Bishop Mark Jabale of the Catholic Bishops' Conference.

0831
The latest on aÌýcar bomb explosion in central Baghdad: Mike Donkin.

0833
Hear from the residents of the Israeli town hit more times by Palestinian attacks than any other apart from Jerusalem, as Israeli signals it's willing to alter the security barrier route.

0841
Airports operator BAA has been forced to stop giving free car park passes to MPs, MEPs and peers: The Business News.

0844
The author ofÌýa controversial new book that - amongst other things - claims George W Bush took cocaine at Camp David when his father was President.

0851
How do we address theÌý'pensions crisis' facing Britain? Columnist Lord Rees-Mogg plus chair of the Treasury Select Committee John McFall.
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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!

When the technology failsÌýJohn and Jim have to Ad-Lib...
JimÌýintroduces a veryÌýstrange soundingÌý
'Yesterday in Parliament' package.
Ìý- 23thÌýJuly 2004
Paul Burrell sings opera?
Sarah cues in a very odd sounding Paul Burrell clip.
Ìý- 25th October 2003

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
Waiting
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.

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).
, 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.ÌýFirst 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 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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