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.
Episode 1
Dec 8, 1980
First of a four-part series for children with ideas for activities for the school holidays. This programme features advice on becoming a detective and building a four wheeler. Also 'Creeping Death' a serial written by schoolchildren.
Episode 2
Dec 15, 1980
Second of a four-part series for children with ideas for activities for the school holidays. This programme features village children taking their favourite walk, how to get the best from bus travel and another episode of 'Creeping Death'.
Episode 3
Dec 22, 1980
Third of a four-part series for children with ideas for activities for the school holidays. This programme features a look at the ancient art of dowsing, some ideas to enliven a car journey and an extract from the latest Children's Foundation film DANGER ON DARTMOOR.
Episode 4
Dec 29, 1980
Last of a four-part series for children with ideas for activities for the school holidays.
