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16thÌýDecember 2004
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0607
The Lords will rule on a test case involving nine foreign nationals who have beenÌýdetained without trialÌý

0610
TheÌýbus hijacking in Athens ended peacefullyÌýlate last night. Richard Galpin is in Greece.

0615
TheÌýbusiness news with Greg Wood.

0626
TheÌýsports news with Steve May.

0632
Norman Smith and Danny Shaw on theÌýdeparture of David Blunkett and the appointment of the new Home Secretary - Charles Clarke.

0635
The Defence Secretary Geoff HoonÌýis set toÌýexplain how theÌýarmy will be restructured.

0638
A review ofÌýtoday's papers both in Britain and Iran.

0643
It was an extraordinary dayÌý
yesterday in parliament, which centredÌýaround David Blunkett's new biography and Prime Ministers questions.

0648
EU leaders are questioningÌýifÌý
Turkey should be allowed into the EU. Tim Franks is in Brussels and Jonny Dymond in Istanbul.

0653
The Electoral Commission publishes a report on theÌýfunding of political parties.ÌýSam Younger isÌýthe chairman.

0708
Iain Watson looks at the erosion of support for David Blunkett since his biography, and Liberal Democrat leaderÌýCharles Kennedy.Ìý

0716
Major General Patrick Cordingley, commander of the desert rats during the first Gulf war, onÌýthe reform of army regiments.

0720
AÌýbusiness update with Greg Wood and news of Courts.

0723
Monica Ali with her nomination for a Listeners' Lord.

0725
TheÌýsports news with Steve May.

0733
Mr Blunkett's agent Harry Harpham and Sheffield MP Clive BettsÌýon theÌýMinister's resignation.

0743
TheÌýBull's Head pubÌýclaims to have had live music every night for 45 years but has now had a noise complaint from a local resident.

0744
Thought for the Day with Tom Baker theÌýBishop of Southwark.

0751
Head of the army, General Sir Mike Jackson, onÌýtheÌýrestructuring which will be announced today.

0810
Charles Clarke on the departure of David Blunkett and the challenges he faces as the new Home Secretary.

0822
Columnist Simon Jenkins gives his nomination forÌýa Listeners' Lord.

0826
TheÌýsports news with Steve May.

0832
Shami ChakrabartiÌýof Liberty and Mike Grannatt, former head of civil contingencies at the Cabinet, discuss Mr Blunkett's legacy.

0839
AÌýbusiness update with Greg Wood.

0842
Are European countries worried about allowingÌýTurkeyÌýto join the EU because it is a Muslim country? Tim Franks from Istanbul, Katrinka BaryschÌýfrom theÌýCentre for European Reform andÌýDr John Casey ofÌýCambridge University.

0851
´óÏó´«Ã½ Political Editor Andrew Marr and Dominic Lawson of the Sunday Telegraph conclude the Blunkett legacy.
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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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