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

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 2, Episode 2

Jacko tries to do right by a customer and incurs Lionel's wrath. Sandra continues to refuse his advances, but is upset when he accompanies a mysterious redhead to a party.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 19th October 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 29th April 2014 2:40pm Drama
Tuesday 29th April 2014 7:00pm Drama
Friday 6th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 12th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 12th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 14th August 2016 4:20pm Drama
Wednesday 20th September 2017 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 20th September 2017 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 3rd April 2019 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 23rd February 2022 5:20pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Karl Howman Jacko
Gary Waldhorn Lionel Bainbridge
Elizabeth Counsell Veronica Bainbridge
Mike Walling Eric
Jackie Lye Sandra
Howard Lew Lewis Elmo
Erika Hoffman Lesley
Guest cast
Sheila Burrell Isabel
Michael Graham Cox Mr. Hadley
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Mandie Fletcher Director
Mandie Fletcher Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Ian Farr Editor
Jo Day Production Designer
Doreen James Costume Designer
Judith Morgan Make-up Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer

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