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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 3

Jacko and Sandra have amicably decided to call off their wedding plans, but Lionel cannot believe that it was a mutual decision. In his eyes, it's all Jacko's fault.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 12th December 1988
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

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
Adam Bareham Giles
Julie Peasgood Jane
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

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