Freetime (TV series) Freetime (TV series) Freetime was children's television programme shown on ITV between 1981 and 1988. Its premiere episode debuted as part of the first Watch It! afternoon on 29 December 1980 and was listed as "Free Time" in the TV Times. But the series did not properly start until later in 1981. 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. Robertson was initially joined
Sunrise (UK TV programme) Sunrise (UK TV programme) Sunrise is the British breakfast programme that airs on Sky News, shown between 6am and 10am daily. It was first aired on 6 February 1989. Since September 2018, the programme has been presented by Sarah-Jane Mee, alongside Niall Paterson. The editions broadcast from Friday to Sunday are presented by Stephen Dixon and Gillian Joseph (Isabel Webster currently on maternity leave). At its beginning in February 1989, the programme ran from 5am to 9:30am. In 1991, it became one of only two shows across Sky's 20-year history to have its own individual graphics, the other being flagship