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 4, Episode 2

Jacko decides to go back to working for Veronica at Bainbridges. He also has a run in with the law, when he tries to help Gloria out. Elmo decides to open a winebar.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 1st March 1990
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 19th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Monday 19th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Wednesday 25th March 2015 1:00pm Drama
Wednesday 25th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Friday 29th July 2016 1:40pm Drama
Friday 29th July 2016 6:00pm Drama
Friday 6th January 2017 1:00am Drama
Friday 6th January 2017 3:25am Drama
Monday 9th October 2017 1:40pm Drama
Monday 9th October 2017 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 24th April 2019 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Karl Howman Jacko
Elizabeth Counsell Veronica Bainbridge
Mike Walling Eric
Jackie Lye Sandra
Howard Lew Lewis Elmo
Erika Hoffman Lesley
Guest cast
Carol Harrison (as Carole Harrison) Gloria
Mary Lincoln Sarah
Harry Jones Barry
Ian Soundy Policeman
Steve Jeames Passerby
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Producer
David Good Editor
Mick Hitchman Editor
Martin Collins Production Designer
Andrew Rose Costume Designer
Judith Barkas Make-up Designer
Andrew Smee Graphics
Graham Rimmington Lighting Designer

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