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 5

When Jacko discovers all his contemporaries are settling down, he's still not convinced he wants to - then Lionel offers him a management course. Family, friends and colleagues believe this is the start of the new regime for him - but Jacko is not ready to go quietly.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 9th November 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 2nd May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Friday 2nd May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Wednesday 11th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Friday 15th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Friday 15th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 21st August 2016 4:20pm Drama
Monday 25th September 2017 1:40pm Drama
Monday 25th September 2017 6:00pm Drama
Monday 8th April 2019 6:05pm Drama
Wednesday 24th February 2021 5:25pm Drama
Monday 28th 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
Guest cast
David Janson Steve
Claire Hirsch Carol
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
Helen O'Hara Composer

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