there is a desire to simultaneously record two or more programmes . there is hereby disclosed a method of and apparatus for recording two or more independent video programmes simultaneously to a recordable dvd while maintaining conformance to the dvd video specification . the dvd video specification does not permit gaps between recorded programmes . the novel apparatus uses the multi - angle feature of dvd video for multiplexing received data streams representing the a / v programmes from different tuners or a television multiplex into one digital video data stream and recording the stream to the recording medium . the dvd table of contents is written so that when played back on a digital video player , the two viewing angles appear as separate programmes , and the user &# 39 ; s ability to change angle can be disabled automatically to conceal the manner of recording .