Freetime

Freetime

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.

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1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1980-12-08

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.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1980-12-15

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'.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1980-12-22

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1980-12-29

Last of a four-part series for children with ideas for activities for the school holidays.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1981-04-17

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.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1981-04-24

Youngsters in South Oxhey play a game called 'Scavenging' and other ideas how to employ spare time.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1981-05-01

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1981-05-08

A group of youngsters help out on a Surrey farm and how to make bin liner kites.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1981-07-17

Mick goes to Bournemouth for 'skimboarding'.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1981-07-24

Special holiday courses.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1981-07-31

The local play scheme in Ely in Cardiff.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 1981-08-07

Five Dorset boys on a camping adventure, making a cheap fishing rod and brewing ginger beer.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 1981-08-14

Youngsters survey the wildlife of a tiny stream in Chilworth, Surrey.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 1981-08-21

The Scratch Orchestra from Wallsend, Newcastle, make their own instruments and use them to convey a sound portrait of the area.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 1981-08-28

Young people from Nottingham having fun helping others, and how they obtained a Jubilee Trust Grant.

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Rating

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Release Date

1980-12-08

Episodes

15 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Mick Robertson

Mick Robertson

Production Companies

Thames Television

Thames Television