Content warning: please note that this programme contains homophobic views and language. Viewer discretion and self-care is advised.

This episode of Counterpoint focuses on the outbreak of HIV and the development of AIDS within Northern Ireland. Brian Black presents the finding of their survey and asks 'What can be done to combat public apathy?'

This episode interviews various activists, including Helen Grant and John White who are planning to cycle from Derry/Londonderry to Cork in order to raise awareness of HIV in society.  

Counterpoint, Ulster Television's landmark current affairs series, which was also broadcast to a national audience on Channel 4.

Presenter Brian Black

Contributors: Dr Paula Kilbane, AIDS Steering Group NI; Paul Donaghy, Connors Chemist; Dr Raymond Maw; Fiona O'Donnell, NI Health Promotion Unit; John McKeever, AIDS Helpline; Rev David McIlveen; Kate Newitt; Chris Morgan, Youth Leader; Helen Grant and John White.

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• ‘The Troubles I’ve Seen’ project aims to collect, share and conserve the memories and experiences of the LGBT+ community in Northern Ireland from 1980s and 1990s.