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17thÌýSeptember 2004
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0607
The second day ofÌýtalks on Northern Ireland gets underway at Leeds Castle this morning: Kevin Connelly updates us.

0610
The US military in Iraq says it carried out attacks overnight on the towns of Falluja and Ramadi,Ìýkilling up to 60 foreign fighters: Mike Donkin in Baghdad.

0612
A look at this morning's papers.

0615
Ford is today expected to announce that it'll close the Jaguar car factory in Coventry, the auditor of the world's 3rd biggest airline says there's substantial doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern, plus all the latest from the markets: in the Business News with Rebecca Marston.

0632
Another day, another Commons security scare: Norman Smith on the Sun reporter gaining access to the Palace of Westminster.

0635
No stockpiles of WMD, but evidence Saddam Hussein intended to resurrect weapons programs: that's the draft conclusion of a US weapons inspector. Justin Webb with more.

0637
The Government claims victory in aÌýcrackdown on binge drinking over the summer: Rory Maclean has the figures.

0642
A look at this morning's newspapers, both at home and this morning in Moscow.

0647
Is it time to radically re-think what some see as "antiquated" security procedures protecting the House of Commons? That was the topic of discussion, Yesterday In Parliament.

0652
American intelligence agencies deliver a downcast assessment ofÌýthe prospect of imminent peace and stability in Iraq: hear from a security consultancy operating in the country.

0709
Newspaper journalist smuggles imitation bomb into the Commons: hear from the Sun's managing editor, plus former speaker Lord Weatherill on whether systemic reform of Westminster security is needed.

0715
Ford is expected to announce the end to Jaguar production at its Coventry factory today: we gauge the response from Geoffrey Robinson, the MP for Coventry North West who's also a former Jaguar chief executive.

0720
Like mother like son: Prince Harry gives his first ever television interview and is shown helping AIDS orphans in the African kingdom of Lesotho.

0732
Do issues such as the MMR debate prove thatÌýthe scientific community and politicians have lost the trust of the public? Tom Feilden investigates, plus Professor Kathy Sykes of Bristol University and Tracey Brown, director of Sense About Science.

0741
A look at this morning's newspapers.

0744
As politicians meet at Leeds Castle to discuss the future of Northern Ireland governance, we examine a little known ironic twist to the choosing of this site for negotiations.

0752
The results of an anti-binge drinking campaign over the summer are released: 91Èȱ¬ Office Minister Hazel Blears.

0810
"We just wanted to make a point and make it as strong as we could, but it was put together literally on the back of an envelope 24 hours before":ÌýCommons protester David Redvers, plus Leader of the Commons Peter Hain claims The Sun newspaper has "done us a favour" by exposing security flaws.

0831
Today marks theÌý60th anniversary of the start of Operation Market Garden, a nine-day battle in which the British suffered more casualties than on D-Day. Bob Walker is there.

0836
Britain's glass manufacturers say their future is seriously threatened by energy price rises: the Business News.

0839
The US presidential race shifts focus, with TV ads debating the candidates' healthcare policies: Justin Webb reports.

0845
What can we learn about security at Westminster from this week's breaches? Liberal Democrat 91Èȱ¬ Affairs Spokesman Mark Oaten, plus Shadow Leader of the House Oliver Heald.

0849
Roman Catholics in a London parish have accused the Church of betraying them by installing a priest it knew had abused a teenager: Robert Pigott has the details.

0855
With claims a conspiracy of toffs was behind this week's Commons invasion,ÌýStephen Pound MP and novelist Jilly Cooper discuss the class implications of the security and hunting debates.
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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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