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30th November 2004
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0607
The former President of the Ukraine has called for aÌýre-run of the election to solve the current crisis.

0610
Amnesty International claim that theÌýstun gun which the police in England and Wales are considering using is potentially lethal.

0615
TheÌýbusiness news with Greg Wood.

0626
TheÌýsports news with Garry Richardson.

0632
The ±«Óãtv Secretary David Blunkett seems to have considerable support from Westminster. Norman Smith has more.

0635
TheÌýRoad Safety Bill is published today - it includes a change to the way speeding tickets are issued. Tom Symonds has more.

0637
There are great expectations from the talks betweenÌýDowning Street and Ian Paisley today.

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

0645
The Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon rejected fresh criticisms of the plans to amalgamate theÌýScottish regiments yesterday. Sean Curran reports.

0652
PreviouslyÌýunseen tapes of Diana, Princess of Wales, speaking about her relationship with the Prince of Wales were broadcast for first time on American television last night.

0655
Chris Atkinson of the NSPCC on why more needs to be done to catchÌýpaedophiles that search the internet looking for pictures of children.

0708
Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik on whether there should be a full public inquiry into the 150 complaints about Deepcut Army barracks.

0712
The second most senior British army officer in Iraq,ÌýGeneral Bill Rollo, on why he decided to move British troops into northern Iraq.

0715
TheÌýSupreme Court in the Ukraine is considering whether or not to re-run the elections. Sarah Rainsford reports.

0718
AÌýbusiness update with Greg Wood.

0721
How has the policy of aÌý"strong dollar" in America affected the country over the years? Evan Davis takes a look.

0724
TheÌýsports news with Garry Richardson.

0733
How welcome will the changesÌýto theÌýRoad Safety Bill be with the British public? Roger Harrabin visits St Albans plus Road Safety minister David Jamieson.

0744
South African novelist and Nobel Prize winner Nadine Gordimer on the launch of Book Aid.

0747
Thought for the Day with Dr Jonathan Sacks.

0751
Are there lessons to be learned from the Blunkett affair for theÌýministerial code of conduct? Dominic Grieve, Shadow Attorney General and Labour MP Tony Wright.

0810
What can be done to helpÌýuniversities and stop various departments being forced to close down due to lack of funding?

0822
Huw Williams meets the people of Pairc in the Outer Hebrides who haveÌýforcibly bought the estate they live on from their laird.

0828
TheÌýsports news with Garry Richardson.

0832
President of the Royal Society, Lord May, on why he thinks
science should play a more prominent role in the Commission for Africa.

0836
AÌýbusiness update with Greg Wood.

0839
Kate Allen, director of Amnesty International, on her concerns about the proposed use of theÌýTaser stun gun by the police in England and Wales, plus Chief Constable Mike Tong reacts to her comments.

0846
Why is it so hard to buy anÌýAdvent calendar with Mary and Joseph on it nowadays? Catherine Pepinster, editor of the Catholic weekly, The Tablet, and cartoonist Martin Rowson discuss.

0851
President Bush will meet the Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin later today. Justin Webb reports.

0855
We have the result of The Political Studies Association's award for theÌýmost successful Prime Minister of the 20th Century. MORI Chairman Bob Worcester and Viscount Tenby, grandson of David Lloyd George discuss.
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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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