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 6

Sandra is leaving the company and Lionel senses that her hasty departure is caused by Jacko. He advertises her job and Jacko has to move fast to reverse the situation - then he is side-tracked by a chance meeting with Lesley.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th November 1987
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 6th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Tuesday 6th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Thursday 12th March 2015 1:00pm Drama
Thursday 12th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Monday 18th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Monday 18th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 4th September 2016 3:00pm Drama
Tuesday 26th September 2017 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 26th September 2017 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 9th April 2019 6:05pm Drama
Thursday 25th February 2021 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 1st March 2022 5:20pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Karl Howman Jacko
Gary Waldhorn Lionel Bainbridge
Mike Walling Eric
Jackie Lye Sandra
Howard Lew Lewis Elmo
Erika Hoffman Lesley
Guest cast
Tracie Bennett Miss Wilson
David Barrass 1st Pub Customer
Stephen Marcus 2nd Pub Customer
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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