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
Impact (TV programme) sequence ends by stating 'Impact with Yalda Hakim'. However, when she does not, as she is often on assignment, the titles only show 'Impact', regardless of the alternate presenter. This only happens if she isn't reporting from a location on a topic covered in the show. It was announced that Husain would leave the show in autumn 2013 to join Today, she presented her last programme on 7 October 2013. She is to maintain the role of 'Relief Presenter'. In April 2014, Yalda Hakim was announced as Husain's permanent replacement. Impact (TV programme) Impact (formerly Impact Asia), styled also as