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A report on why the Midlands is one of the most fertile recruiting grounds for Britain's armed forces. Plus a look at why Birmingham is losing its historic swimming baths.

Army Recruits: The Midlands is one of the most fertile recruiting grounds for Britain's armed forces. Four-and-a-half thousand would-be soldiers sign up every year. Inside Out meets some of the newest recruits, and finds out what makes them so willing to serve their country

Birmingham Baths: This year marks the 100th anniversary of Moseley Road swimming baths. Just a handful of these historic baths survive. Inside Out finds out why Birmingham is losing such an important part of its sporting heritage, and asks what the future holds for the last remaining pools.

Moin Younis: Doctors predicted he wouldn't reach his first birthday because of the rare condition, EB. However, he'll be eight this year and is living out his dreams. Inside Out finds out what life's like for Moin, and what hope there is of finding a cure for his illness.

30 minutes

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Fri 23 Feb 2007 19:30

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