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
Lorraine (TV programme) Lorraine (TV programme) Lorraine is an early weekday morning, lifestyle and entertainment show for ITV, presented by Lorraine Kelly. ITV Breakfast produces "Lorraine", which airs every weekday from 08:30 until 09:25, following "Good Morning Britain". The programme is a continuation of Kelly's previous show, "GMTV with Lorraine", which started in 1993. As of 2018 the show has been sponsored by dairy product company Onken. Each day the presenter gives an introduction into what's coming up on the show, before discussing the main stories from the morning's newspapers. Sometimes this is replaced by a showbiz update from Dan Wootton and a