Brush Strokes. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Karl Howman), Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn), Sandra (Jackie Lye), Eric (Mike Walling). Copyright: BBC
Brush Strokes
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1986 - 1991
- 40 episodes (5 series)
Jacko, a painter, is an habitual womaniser and cheeky chappy from South London, with somewhat of a loving, sensitive streak lurking not far beneath. Stars Karl Howman, Gary Waldhorn, Elizabeth Counsell, Mike Walling, Jackie Lye and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 10
Lionel's life becomes more than an open-and-shut case when he loses his most precious possession. Jacko develops his outside interests and meets Linda, who brings a whole new ball game to his life.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 3rd November 1986
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 22nd April 2014 | 2:40pm | Drama |
| Tuesday 22nd April 2014 | 7:00pm | Drama |
| Friday 27th February 2015 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Tuesday 5th July 2016 | 1:40pm | Drama |
| Tuesday 5th July 2016 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Sunday 7th August 2016 | 3:00pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 13th September 2017 | 1:40pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 13th September 2017 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 27th March 2019 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Friday 12th February 2021 | 5:25pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 16th February 2022 | 5:20pm | Drama |
Cast & crew
| Karl Howman | Jacko |
| Gary Waldhorn | Lionel Bainbridge |
| Elizabeth Counsell | Veronica Bainbridge |
| Mike Walling | Eric |
| Howard Lew Lewis | Elmo |
| Nicky Croydon | Jean |
| Carol Harrison (as Carole Harrison) | Gloria |
| Tacy Kneale | Linda |
| Pippa Haywood (as Philippa Haywood) | Gillian |
| Chloe Howman | Dancer |
| Katy-Jo Howman | Dancer |
| John Esmonde | Writer |
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
| Mandie Fletcher | Director |
| Sydney Lotterby | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| John Jarvis | Editor |
| John Bristow | Production Designer |
| Annie Hardinge | Costume Designer |
| Judith Morgan | Make-up Designer |
| Ron Bristow | Lighting Designer |