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 4

Sandra continues to hold out against Jacko's advances - and an old mate of his returns from Canada with a new lifestyle. The argument for married life is displayed to Jacko - but can he be convinced?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 2nd November 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 1st May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Thursday 1st May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Tuesday 10th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 14th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 14th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 21st August 2016 3:40pm Drama
Friday 22nd September 2017 1:40pm Drama
Friday 22nd September 2017 6:00pm Drama
Friday 5th April 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 23rd February 2021 5:25pm Drama
Friday 25th 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
Nicky Croydon Jean
Erika Hoffman Lesley
Guest cast
Carol Harrison (as Carole Harrison) Gloria
Nicholas Pritchard Giles
David Janson Steve
Claire Hirsch Carol
Eleanor Besley Children
Harriet Besley Children
Frederick Gillham Children
Patrick Gillham Children
Ciara Janson Children
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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