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
Newswatch (UK TV programme) and Saturday mornings at 7:45am on BBC One during BBC Breakfast, or viewed online. The programme starts with the presenter introducing the main news story that viewers have complained about. After about six minutes, often including talking to the head of BBC News or someone responsible for the story, the next section of the programme is usually split between a few other news stories. In January 2013, Samira Ahmed succeeded Ray Snoddy as presenter of "Newswatch". Snoddy had presented from the launch of the programme in 2004. Newswatch (UK TV programme) Newswatch is a weekly BBC television programme presented by