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
Leon S. Robertson Leon S. Robertson Leon S. Robertson (born 1936) is a retired injury epidemiologist. From 1978 to 1998, Robertson occupied various positions in the Institution for Social and Policy Studies and the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Yale University. He previously served on the faculties of Harvard University Medical School (1966–70) and Wake Forest University (1962–65). He was also Senior Behavioral Scientist in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (1970–78). Robertson contributed 11 books and 150 articles and chapters to scientific literature. In retirement he wrote 3 nonfiction books and a novel, The HOA Murders. He was a member