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7thÌýOctoberÌý2003
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0607
BelmarshÌýPrison which holds some of the most dangerous prisoners in Britain has discovered problems with its security.ÌýDanny ShawÌýhas the details.
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0609
Voters go to the polls today in one of the most extraordinary elections in American history for the governorship of California. Our correspondent Justin Webb is in Los Angeles.
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0615
Greg Wood has a round-up of today's business news.
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0630
It's the second day of the Tory party conference in Blackpool and questions are being raised about the direction Iain Duncan Smith is taking the party. Our correspondent isÌýNorman Smith.
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0633
An Israeli soldier has been killed near the Lebanese border - the area is tense. Our correspondent, Orla Guerin is there.
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0637
The conservatives want to give control of local policing to directly elected mayors or local police authorities instead of central government. Our 91Èȱ¬ Affairs correspondent is Rory Maclean.
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0643
This morning's World Press Review comes from Rupert Wingfield-Hayes in Beijing, which is preparing - in a quiet or even secretive way - for China's first manned space voyage.
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0646
The International Development Secretary,ÌýBaroness Amos, has been appointed the new Leader of the House of Lords. She succeeds Lord Williams of Mostyn, who died suddenly last month. David Wilby reports.
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0651
The epigene project - the chapter following the human gene project begins. Scientists hope this will soon yield exciting results. Alex Olek is the lead scientist.
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0654
There are problems with security at Belmarsh prison, which houses some of the most dangerous inmates in Britain. That's according to a report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons, Ann Owers.
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0709
Day two of the tory party conferenceÌýin Blackpool. Today we'll hear plans for locally elected american style sheriffs to oversee policing. But there's also the first challenge from within the party.. The former conservative Treasury spokesman Nick Gibb.
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0715
The shape of British television is likely to change today if, the Department of Trade and Industry allows the merger of Granada and Carlton. Our Business Editor, Jeff Randall has the details.
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0722
A London-born factory worker is to appeal against a 14 year jail sentence imposed by a Danish court for killing a paedophile who he claims molested his nine year old daughter.ÌýMike Thomson with the first of two reports from Copenhagen.
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0732
The shadow 91Èȱ¬ Secretary,ÌýOliver Letwin will tell the Tory Party conference today that the 91Èȱ¬ Secretary should lose all powers to deal with local policing. Instead directly elected mayors or local police authorities should oversee law and order.
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0740
Brian Perkins has a review of today's papers.
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0742
In a few hours, the polls open in the California recall election. The voters areÌýdeciding whether to "recall" the Governor, Gray Davis, and if they do, to choose a successor - which would probably be Arnold Schwarznegger. Justin Webb reports.
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0747
On the eve of Yom Kippur, 19 Israelis were killed in a suicide attack in a crowded restaurant in the Northern Port city of Haifa. Soon afterwards Israel retaliated by striking what it called a Palestinian militant training camp in Syria. Senior adviser to the Israeli Prime Minister, Zalman Shoval.
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0810
The Tories will continue to set out new eye-catching policies on day two of their conference here in Blackpool today. But disquiet from someÌýmembers in the party continues to surface. William Hague is the former leader.
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0820
Tonight one of the world's most famous opera singers Luciano Pavarotti takes to the stage in London for a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Rebecca Jones went to meet him.
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0832
After 11th of September, 2001, a man was arrested and spent five months in Belmarsh prison, accused by the Americans of being the 'lead instructor' for four of the hijackers who died in the attacks.. We speak to Lotfi Raissi whoseÌýlegal action against the FBI and US Justice Department continues.
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0840
The clash between big supermarkets and smaller shops has been going on for many years, but now supermarkets are even trying to muscle in on the popularity of farmers markets. Diana Hunter, of Sainsbury's andÌýProfessor Tim Laing.
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0847
The ToriesÌýbold idea for policing is strip the home office of much of its power over the police and instead hand it to a locally elected individual or body.ÌýAnn Widdecombe was Shadow 91Èȱ¬ Secretary under William Hague.
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0852
The average age of a tory party association member is 65. Who is a typical tory party member? white? male? over sixty? What does this mean for the future? David Gold was the first openly gay tory candidate and Georgina Hill is a party activist.
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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!

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Garry Richardson interviews an Australian cricket fan masquerading as England star Alec Stewart.
- 7 January 2003
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Sarah decides it's her turn - and interrupts Allan's discussion
-7 June 2002
ListenIt's not always easy to remember ... Sarah forgets where she is
- 20 May 2002
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Jim is besieged by his friends in the studio
- 15 December 2001
ListenJim attempts to interview Gruff Rhys of 'Super Furry Animals'.
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John gets a little confused as to which Greg he has on the programme
ListenGarry Richardson waits and waits and waits for Brendan Foster.
ListenWhat is Charlotte Green giggling about?
ListenJohn and Jim share a joke about the weather?
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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.

ListenGeneral 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.
ListenHillary Clinton talks toÌýJamesÌýNaughtie
Her questions surrounding theÌýWhite House handling of the Iraq war, plus her years with Bill in that stately building.
ListenMark Coles interviews Damien Hirst
......about his new exhibition in the small Slovenian capital Ljubljana, including drawings from his teenage years.
ListenJames Naughtie interviews Hans Blix:
Hans Blix says allies had motivations other than WMDs for going to war - 6th June 2003.
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Los Angeles based psychiatrist, Dr Carol Lieberman, tells us why she’s complained to child protection authorities about Michael Jackson.
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Zubeida Malik talked to Prince Turki Al Faisal - the new Saudi Ambassador to Britain before the war in Iraq
ListenRobin Aitken's interview with Jackie Elliott before he was executed
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