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Going the Extra Mile: Midlands Records and Stunts

A celebration of the strength, stamina and sheer bloody-mindedness of some exceptional Midlanders.
They may look like you and me, but don't be fooled - these are the people who push themselves in ways that are beyond us, mentally as well as physically. We might consider their feats of endurance (and often discomfort) foolhardy and even, perhaps, worth a giggle. But without them the world would be a far duller place. Their stunts prove that more is possible, whether the aim is to go faster or further, to last longer, or to simply to do something daft. So, whether it's press-ups or pole squatting, a bean-eating marathon - or simply a marathon - this is the place for you to enjoy the exploits of outstanding Midlanders. And you don't even have to break into a sweat (although some of the stunts may make you wince)!

17 videos in this collection

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Taekwondo Brick Challenge

  • Nuneaton
  • 1982
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Midlands Draymen Challenged

  • Wolverhampton
  • 1983
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Exploding Coffin Stunt

  • Thurmaston
  • 1984
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A Diet of Beans and Beer

  • Mansfield
  • 1986
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Assistant Fire Eater Required

  • Ilkeston
  • 1986
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The Birdman of Lincolnshire

  • South Reston
  • 1982
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Large Pancake

  • Quorn or Quorndon
  • 1987
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Fred Burton - Record Breaker

  • Cheadle
  • 1987
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16-year-old Wushu Champion

  • Quinton
  • 1988
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Pole Squat Record Interview

  • Wolverhampton
  • 1982
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The Iron Man of Leicester

  • Leicester
  • 1987
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Shaving Stunt

  • Mansfield
  • 1986
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Splits Record Attempt

  • Derby
  • 1985
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Baked Bean Eating Record

  • Fleckney
  • 1987
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Village Photograph

  • Corby Glen
  • 1988
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High Wire Stunt Show

  • Bewdley
  • 1982
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Wing Walker

  • Stoughton
  • 1988