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Are luxury apartments ripping the soul out of cities like Birmingham? And how the internet is proving to be a boon to young, cash-strapped film-makers.

City Apartments - City and town centres across the west Midlands are being transformed with swanky new apartments. But these trendy city centre pads only suit the lifestyle and budget of a few people, mainly singles and professionals. Traditional homes for families or the less well-off are being pushed out of city centres. Adrian Goldberg reports.

Thatcher's Aide - The former PM's aide, personal assistant and closest friend, Cynthia Crawford, takes Inside Out into the dramatic and personal world of those years - from the Falklands War and the Brighton bomb to the sudden departure from office.

Young Film-Makers - It's tough breaking into the movie business. A funding shortage and fierce competition can mean the decision to make a film is often an expensive gamble. But the rise of the internet, with ever-faster download times and widening bandwidths, means budding film-makers now have a low-cost way of reaching a large audience.

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Fri 16 Feb 2007 19:30

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