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 6

Lionel has now become so paranoid about Jacko setting up his own decorating business right opposite Bainbridge's, that Veronica decides that action is called for. Jacko, however, has more important things on his mind.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th January 1989
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 15th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Thursday 15th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Monday 23rd March 2015 1:00pm Drama
Monday 23rd March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 27th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 27th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 5th January 2017 1:00am Drama
Thursday 5th January 2017 3:20am Drama
Thursday 5th October 2017 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 5th October 2017 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 18th April 2019 6:00pm Drama
Monday 8th February 2021 5:25pm Drama
Monday 8th March 2021 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 10th March 2022 5:20pm Drama
Friday 11th March 2022 3:25am 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
Holly De Jong Julie
Briony McRoberts Receptionist
Sally Hughes Miss Proctor
Robert McBain Man in Personnel
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
Nick Ingman Composer

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