Freetime
- 1980 – 1981
- Ended
- Family · Kids
- ~25m / ep
- 2 seasons
- 8.0/10
Freetime was a twice-weekly children's television programme shown on ITV between 1981 and 1985. Produced by Thames Television, it was a magazine format show devoted to hobbies and interests, and was designed to encourage viewers to get out and about rather than staying at home and watching television. It was hosted by the former Magpie presenter Mick Robertson. He was initially joined on set by Trudy Dance, but she was soon replaced by Kim Goody until it was axed by the network in 1985. On 16 September 1988, Thames Television briefly re-launched Freetime, this time fronted by Andi Peters, but the series was cancelled after its fifteenth and final edition on 23 December 1988.
Latest: Freetime · 1981
View all seasonsE1. Episode 1
Apr 17, 1981 · 25m
Mick joins a group of kids from Cardiff and they all stay at the Norman Castle Hostel. He also gets some tips for growing vegetables.
E2. Episode 2
Apr 24, 1981 · 25m
Youngsters in South Oxhey play a game called 'Scavenging' and other ideas how to employ spare time.
E3. Episode 3
May 1, 1981 · 25m
Following a rock band called The Exploits - they are 12-year-olds, through rehearsals to their first gig. This is a part of a project of the Newcastle's Recreation and Leisure department.
E4. Episode 4
May 8, 1981 · 25m
A group of youngsters help out on a Surrey farm and how to make bin liner kites.
E5. Episode 5
Jul 17, 1981 · 25m
Mick goes to Bournemouth for 'skimboarding'.
E6. Episode 6
Jul 24, 1981 · 25m
Special holiday courses.
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