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Wednesday 5th MarchÌý2008
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0709:
ÌýTheÌýLiberal Democrats could have a had a profound effect upon the outcome of tonight's vote on whether to have aÌýreferendum on the EU Treaty, so why is theirÌýleader Nick CleggÌý telling his party to abstain?Ìý

0715:
ITV has reported a significant fall in profits; Greg Wood speaks to ITV executive chairman Michael Grade.

0724: The Mayor of London's senior aide has resigned after a string of allegations concerning the misuse of funds, how will this affect the mayor's election campaign?

0727: Sports news; are Dubai businessman any closer to owning Liverpool FC?

0730-0800

0732:
ÌýHillary Clinton has won the Ohio vote and is back in the Democratic candidate race. Washington Correspondent Justin Webb has been following the campaigns.

0740:
A look at today's papers.

0745:
Obscure but highly influential musicians Autechre are celebrating 20 years in the business of electronic dance music. Our reporter Nicola Stanbridge joined them at a sell out gig in a darkÌýcar park.

0747:
Thought for the day with John Bell of the Iona Community.

0750:
Former Chief Inspector of Prisons Lord Ramsbottom and Chief Executive of the Parole Board Christine Glenn discuss the significant fall in prisoners released on parole.


0800-0830

0810:
Foreign Secretary David Miliband debates the need for a referendum on the new EU Treaty with conservative Foreign Affairs Spokesman William Hague.

0820:
Could ear plugs become the latest accessory to take clubbing?

0825:
Garry Richardson speaks to Geoff Boycott about England's performance at the first test against New Zealand.


0830-0900

0830:
Washington Correspondent Justin Webb has been following the Clinton and Obama campaigns, the Texas vote isn't quite in yet, but how much of a setback to Obama is Clinton's triumph in Ohio?

0840:
Greg Wood has news of a group of Peers and MPs who want large businesses to build and manage private rented flats and houses.

0845:
The Environment Audit Committee has accused the treasury of ignoring its own advice on Green Taxes; Environment Editor Roger Harrabin looks into the turbulent history of green taxes.

0850: Dr Ian Paisley has announced his intention to stand down as Northern Ireland's First Minister; Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy and the Ulster Unionist Party's David Burnside discuss his contribution and legacy to Northern Ireland Politics.

0855:
We ask David Clark, former advisor to the late Robin Cook and Open Europe's Neil O'Brian whether there should be a referendum.
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Thought for the Day

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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!

Jim crashes the pips
James Naughtie keeps going on and on and on until Continuity cuts him off.
- 9th January 2008
Can of what John?
John gets confused over the expression, 'opened a can of worms.'
- 18th March 2005
What is our website and email address John?
John gets confused about all this modern technology and it's David Blunkett Jim!
- 22 December 2004
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

Sarah decides it's her turn - and interrupts Allan's discussion
-7 June 2002
Waiting
Garry Richardson waits and waits and waits for Brendan Foster.
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.

(01/02/08)
He used to be Jimmy Carter's national security adviser, and now he's advising presidential candidate Senator Obama. We hear his vision for US Foreign policy.
(26/11/07)
The legendary Jazz saxophonistÌýtalks about his time in prison, phone calls withÌýJohn Coltrane,Ìý9/11 and the ambitions of a Jazz survivor.
(17/11/07)
James Naughtie asks the President of Pakistan when he willÌýlift his country's state of emergency and what he is doing to tackle Islamist Terrorism.
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