A method and apparatus for broadcast information distribution of digital data and images with selective capture and interaction with those images without any need for bidirectional communications. The apparatus receives a continuous transmission of data broadcast through common unidirectional methods typically associated with television (free space transmission, satellite transmission, cable transmission) (21, 22, 23), the information is collected based on criteria established by the viewer (8) and is then stored (5) for later interactive review (6, 7) by the viewer. The method and apparatus can be used in a system where massive amounts of interactive data are to be distributed, but the infrastructure of the communications network is such that bidirectional communications are not feasible. The collection of the information is done in a manner as to capture only the portion of information that is of interest to the viewer, based on his/her interests. In such a way, a data network with interactive images can provide comprehensive, interactive images for real estate, apartment, automobile, and employment listings.