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 2, Episode 3
Lesley has flown the nest and Lionel recruits Jacko for a secret painting mission. While he paints, he becomes embroiled in private family business and learns that age can be a big factor in relationships.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 26th October 1987
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 30th April 2014 | 2:40pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 30th April 2014 | 7:00pm | Drama |
| Monday 9th March 2015 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 13th July 2016 | 1:40pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 13th July 2016 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Sunday 21st August 2016 | 3:00pm | Drama |
| Thursday 21st September 2017 | 1:40pm | Drama |
| Thursday 21st September 2017 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Thursday 4th April 2019 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Monday 22nd February 2021 | 5:25pm | Drama |
| Thursday 24th 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 |
| Erika Hoffman | Lesley |
| Tony Mathews | Peter |
| Ruth Hudson | Karen |
| John Esmonde | Writer |
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
| 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 |