Introduction to the Collection
Users should note that only textual information about the programmes is kept on the CAIN Web site. The recordings are not available on CAIN. The recordings of the programmes are held by Peter Heathwood in a private collection. Peter Heathwood continues to work on his collection. It is hoped to update the listing on CAIN to include (at least) 2009 and 2010. The textual information can be viewed as listings of programmes arranged by year of broadcast, or the search page can be used to search the database for information on particular events, people, or organisations. This database includes only those programmes that were devoted wholly to the Northern Ireland conflict and politics, and, in the case of magazine current affairs programmes, editions that were devoted primarily to the subject. However, it should be noted that the database is not comprehensive. The database contains:
The listings are based on handwritten notes made by Peter Heathwood at the time of broadcast or while watching a recording. All the notes on news programmes have been transcribed and are in the database. Current affairs programmes and documentaries are listed but the entries for most programmes need to be completly transcribed; these are indicated by text which reads (... ENTRY TO BE COMPLETED). To secure the private collection Peter Heathwood is currently converting his VHS tape collection to DVD; he is approximately three-quarters of the way through this work. He is also continuing to record programmes to the present day (2013). Layout of TablesThe information on each television programme is displayed in a table. An example of the format of the tables is provided below with a short explanation of the information contained in each part of the table.
Other Information on CAIN about TV Programmes and the Media:
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