Freetime (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Freetime |
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| Genre | Children's Entertainment |
| Presented by | Mick Robertson Trudy Dance Kim Goody |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 11 |
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| Running time | 25 minutes |
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| Original network | ITV Network (Children's ITV) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Audio format | Monaural sound |
| Original release | 8 December 1981 – 23 December 1988 |
Freetime was a popular children's television show in the United Kingdom. It aired on the ITV network from 1981 to 1988. The show was made by Thames Television. It was designed to encourage young viewers to explore hobbies and interests. The goal was to get kids active instead of just watching TV.
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What Was Freetime About?
Freetime was a "magazine format" show. This means it had different short segments, like a magazine has different articles. Each episode explored various hobbies and activities. It aimed to inspire children to try new things. The show covered a wide range of interests.
Who Hosted the Show?
The main host of Freetime was Mick Robertson. He was already well-known from another children's show called Magpie. When Freetime first started, Trudi Dance joined him as a co-presenter. However, she was soon replaced by Kim Goody. Kim Goody co-hosted the show with Mick Robertson until it ended in 1985.
Fun and Unusual Hobbies
The show tried to highlight many different hobbies. Some were easy for viewers to try at home. Others were quite unusual and just for fun. For example, one memorable episode featured two teams of dogs playing football! Mick Robertson provided the commentary, just like a real sports announcer. Kim Goody even tried to act as the referee. This episode showed how creative and entertaining the show could be.
What Happened After Freetime?
After Freetime finished its main run in 1985, Mick Robertson continued his career in children's television. He helped to launch The Children's Channel. A few years later, he briefly worked with Kim Goody again. She joined him as a presenter on his show called Roustabout. However, Kim Goody soon left to focus on her music career.
The Show's Brief Return
In 1988, Thames Television decided to bring Freetime back for a short time. This new version was hosted by Andi Peters. However, this re-launched series did not last long. It was cancelled after only 15 episodes. The very last episode aired on December 23, 1988.
