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25thÌýAugust 2004
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If listening back to the programme IN FULLÌývia the orange link on the top right-hand side of this page ('iPlayer'), you may notice some sections of audio are missing. This is to meet our copyright obligations during the Olympic Games. However all individual items (excluding some Olympic material plus sportÌý/ news bulletins) will continue to be available in the Audio Running Order below.

0607
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence says hypertension isn't being properly treated - Adam Brimelow has the details.

0609
A typhoon has hit Taiwan. The second in two months.

0615
Greg Wood has a round-up of the business news.

0632
Two planes have crashed in Russia within minutes of each other. Our correspondent is Steve Rosenberg

0635
The Foreign SecretaryÌýwill arrive in South Africa today to discuss the problems in Sudan.

0638
There's beenÌýno let-up in the fighting in Najaf.ÌýAlastair Leithead is there.

0640
ParisiansÌýcelebrate the anniversary of liberation from Nazi rule - we take the opportunity to find out if it's possible to learn French in three days.

0642
Charlotte Green has a review of today's papers.

0645
The world press review comes from Michael Buchanan in Washington.

0649
WouldÌýthe African Union support foreign peace keepers if they were sent to Sudan? DjinnitÌýSaidÌýis the Commissioner for Peace & Security.

0652
Who is to blame if a European directiveÌýcomes into force and does not have the desired effect? Lib Dem MP, Christopher Huhne.

0709
Two planes have crashed in Russia. Initial reports suggest a possibleÌýhijack alert. Chris Yates is the aviation safety editor of Janes Transport.

0713
Should teachers be employed toÌýrestore competitive sport to school life? Andy Burnham MP (Lab) was a government sports adviser and Chris Keates ofÌýthe NASUWT teachers union.

0720
The siege around the Najaf shrine continues - isÌýaÌýsolution in sight?Ìý
Dr Kassim Daoud is the Iraqi Minister of State.

0725
60 years ago Paris was liberated from the Nazis.ÌýAlex Wolff is theÌý
U.S charge d'affaires in France.

0730
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence has warned 40% of people with hypertension aren't properly treated.ÌýDr Jennifer Dixon of the Kings Fund and Health Minister, Rosie Winterton.

0741
Charlotte Green with a review of today's papers.

0744
Glasgow Tower is the tallest free-standing building in Scotland will open tomorrow. Colin Blane went to visit.

0750
Hear yesterday's thought for the day.ÌýOliver McTernan on the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.

0755
A Kosovan refugee has gained six grade A A' levels and has won a place at Oxford - but is being asked to pay hugeÌýfees as a foreign student. Her local MP is Denis MacShane, the Europe Minister.

0810
RussianÌýsecurity forcesÌýare investigatingÌýwhy two passenger planesÌýcrashed. The ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Sarah Rainsford, Intelligence analyst Glenmore Trenear-Harvey, and MP Vladimir Lutkin.

0820
Adam Mynott has initial details on the arrest of Sir Mark Thatcher for his alleged involvement with the coup in Equatorial Guinea.

0825
Who liberated Paris from Nazi occupation - the French resistance of the allied forces?ÌýHistorian, Anthony Beevor and Mayor of Crest, Herve Mariton.

0830
Hear from Christie McKenzie - her two parachutes failed to open during an 11,000ft skydive.

0840
Makhosini Nkosi of the South AfricanÌýNational Prosecuting AuthorityÌýwith more details on the arrest of Sir Mark Thatcher.

0845
We find out how much French our 'linguistically challenged' Today reporter has managed to learn during his crash course...

0850
Bob Walker discovers why council officials in the West Midlands are painting the town pink.

0853
Has the U.S become more conservative over the last 30 years? John Micklethwaite is author of 'The Right Nation' and Sunder Katwala is from the Fabian Society.
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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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