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 5, Episode 1

Jacko feels the Italian way of life is not for him and he continues to search for the perfect woman.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 17th February 1991
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 27th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Tuesday 27th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Wednesday 1st April 2015 1:00pm Drama
Wednesday 1st April 2015 6:00pm Drama
Friday 5th August 2016 1:40pm Drama
Friday 5th August 2016 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 10th January 2017 1:40am Drama
Monday 16th October 2017 1:40pm Drama
Monday 16th October 2017 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 1st May 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 9th March 2021 5:20pm Drama
Wednesday 17th March 2021 5:20pm Drama
Thursday 18th March 2021 3:20am Drama
Friday 11th March 2022 5:20pm Drama
Monday 21st March 2022 7:00am Drama
Monday 21st March 2022 5:20pm 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
Carol Harrison (as Carole Harrison) Gloria
Adam Bareham Giles
Janet Burnell Grandmother Morella
Bogdan Kominowski Marcello Morella
Georgia Allen Paulette
Peter Clapham Lodge Keeper
Elizabeth Downes Maud
Sheila Burrell Mrs. Pettijohn
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Producer
David Good Editor
Mick Hitchman Editor
Garry Freeman Production Designer
Valerie Spooner Costume Designer
Lisa Pickering Make-up Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer

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