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.

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Series 3, Episode 1

Jacko has made a life-changing decision, but what will the consequences be for him and those around him?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th November 1988
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 8th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Thursday 8th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Monday 16th March 2015 1:00pm Drama
Monday 16th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 20th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 20th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 4th September 2016 4:20pm Drama
Thursday 28th September 2017 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 28th September 2017 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 14th March 2019 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 11th April 2019 6:05pm Drama
Monday 1st March 2021 5:20pm Drama
Thursday 3rd March 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
David Janson Steve
Adam Bareham Giles
Julie-Christian Young Carol
Harold Goodwin Verger
Stephen Bent Keith Harding
Michael Knowles Vicar
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Al Gell Editor
Dave Hambelton (as David Hambelton) Editor
Andrée Welstead Hornby Production Designer
Joan Wadge Costume Designer
Sally Bounden-Warren Make-up Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer
Jane Cole Make-up Designer

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