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15thÌýDecember 2004
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0607
AÌýbus has been hijacked in Athens. Richard Galpin is there.

0610
A new test for identifying theÌýMRSA bacterium will be revealed today. Pallab Ghosh.

0615
TheÌýbusiness news with Greg Wood.

0626
TheÌýsports news with Steve May.

0632
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, has written a letter to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff promising to amend theÌýMental Capacity Bill in the Lords.

0635
English Heritage is publishing its annual audit of the nation's historic environment, including a report on cathedrals.

0638
People who smokeÌýcounterfeit cigarettesÌýmight be exposing themselves to greater risks.

0640
A review ofÌýtoday's papers both in Britain and China.

0647
Politicians are waiting to see a letter from Lord Falconer to Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff which promises amendments to the Mental Capacity Bill.

0653
AÌýfoundation hospital which has been publicly reprimanded over its finances has rejected a moveÌýto replace its chairman.

0655
MP Anne WiddecombeÌýgives her nomination for the Listeners' Lord.

0657
Poet Ian MacmillanÌýwith his nomination for the Listeners' Lord.

0708
Bob Marshall Andrews (Lab MP) on the new visa allegations against David Blunkett and how he tried to gain supportÌýof the back benches.

0714
Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage, on the poor state of the country's heritage.

0717
The Treasury Minister John Healey on the smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes.

0720
Trevor Adams provides aÌý'pest control service' but was cleared of breaking the fox hunting ban in Scotland last week.

0723
AÌýbusiness update with Greg Wood.

0728
TheÌýsports news with Steve May.

0733
What should people applying for
British citizenship know about this country? Sir Bernard Crick and columnist Peter Hitchens.

0743
Richard Galpin has an update on theÌýhijacked bus in Athens.

0744
Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo announces the winner of theÌýStoryquest competition.

0751
Thought for the Day with Dr Mona Siddiqui.

0753
The Home Office Minister Fiona MacTaggart on the proposal to criminalise incitement to religious hatred.

0810
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Cardiff, Rev. Peter Smith, former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith,Ìý and Lord Falconer, the Lord Chancellor on the proposed amendments to the Mental Capacity Bill.

0822
Juliet Stevenson gives her nomination for the Listeners' Lord.

0826
TheÌýsports news with Steve May.

0832
Nobel Peace Prize winnerÌýWangari Maathai on the greater resources needed to help developing countries.

0839
AÌýbusiness update with Greg Wood.

0842
Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesman Sir Menzies CampbellÌýdisagrees withÌýAnne Clwyd's reports which claim IraqisÌýare better off in a post Saddam world.

0846
Should we re-draw constituency borders? Andrew Tyrie (Con MP)and Ann Cryer (Lab MP) discuss whether we have too many MPs.

0851
Does a letter written byÌýQueen Victoria finally reveal her true feelings towards her servant John Brown?
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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, asÌýNick 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 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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