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 4, Episode 3

Elmo's wine bar opens to mixed reactions, while Jacko and Eric make an Italian connection.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 20th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Tuesday 20th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Thursday 26th March 2015 1:00pm Drama
Thursday 26th March 2015 6:00pm Drama
Monday 1st August 2016 1:40pm Drama
Monday 1st August 2016 6:00pm Drama
Friday 6th January 2017 1:40am Drama
Tuesday 10th October 2017 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 10th October 2017 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 25th 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
Nicky Croydon Jean
Erika Hoffman Lesley
Sean Barrett Mr. Morella
Joyce Grundy Mrs. Morella
Louise English Lucia
Trevor Sellers Salvatore
Harry Van Gorkum Vincente
Guest cast
Adam Bareham Giles
Julia Office Christabel
Malcolm Scates Jimmy
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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