Teatime slot
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In British television the phrase "teatime slot" refers to 5pm - 7pm. Television at that time, particularly at weekends, tends to focus on family entertainment. This was particularly true in the 1970s - 1990s. The phrase is a reference to tea
as the main evening meal.
Tea (meal)
Tea can refer to any of several different meals or mealtimes, depending on a country's customs and its history of drinking tea. However, in those countries where the term's use is common, the influences are generally those of the former British Empire...
as the main evening meal.