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 5, Episode 4

Jacko's interest in football is revived - much to Eric and Jean's amusement.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 10th March 1991
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 30th May 2014 2:40pm Drama
Friday 30th May 2014 7:00pm Drama
Wednesday 8th April 2015 1:00pm Drama
Wednesday 8th April 2015 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 10th August 2016 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 10th August 2016 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 12th January 2017 1:00am Drama
Thursday 19th October 2017 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 19th October 2017 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 7th May 2019 6:00pm Drama
Friday 12th March 2021 5:20pm Drama
Monday 22nd March 2021 5:20pm Drama
Tuesday 23rd March 2021 3:20am Drama
Wednesday 16th March 2022 7:00am Drama
Wednesday 16th March 2022 5:20pm Drama
Thursday 24th March 2022 7:00am Drama
Thursday 24th 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
Guest cast
Carol Harrison (as Carole Harrison) Gloria
Adam Bareham Giles
Bogdan Kominowski Marcello Morella
Catherine Terry Lynn
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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