The Birdman of Lincolnshire
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Taekwondo Brick Challenge
- Nuneaton
- 1982-04-23
The Birdman of Lincolnshire (Citizen 82)
Can Alan 'Birdman' Stewart fulfil his lifetime's ambition to fly like a bird?
Alan Stewart from South Reston in Lincolnshire has dedicated his life to the pursuit of human-powered flight. His latest wing-flapping ornithopter is called Zamper, but as he wheels it out of the hangar at Manby airfield, it looks to the untrained eye at least, a little on the heavy side.
His use of salvaged timber and steel, rather than the lightweight materials typically used in aircraft and glider construction, starts to ring alarm bells. But surely Stewart's unbridled enthusiasm and years of experience will take this modern-day Daedalus soaring skywards (although perhaps best not mention the unfortunate fellow-flyer, Icarus, at this point).
Gill Pyrah and Central Television's Citizen 82 camera are on hand to record history in the making.
A report abut Alan Stewart from South Reston in Lincolnshire who has spent 20 years trying to perfect human powered flight.
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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
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Midlands Draymen Challenged
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Exploding Coffin Stunt
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A Diet of Beans and Beer
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Assistant Fire Eater Required
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The Birdman of Lincolnshire
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Large Pancake
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Fred Burton - Record Breaker
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16-year-old Wushu Champion
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Pole Squat Record Interview
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The Iron Man of Leicester
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Shaving Stunt
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Splits Record Attempt
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Baked Bean Eating Record
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Village Photograph
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High Wire Stunt Show
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