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 5

Jacko helps Elmo make a promotional video, which promotes trouble.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 2nd June 2014 2:40pm Drama
Monday 2nd June 2014 7:00pm Drama
Thursday 9th April 2015 1:00pm Drama
Thursday 9th April 2015 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 11th August 2016 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 11th August 2016 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 12th January 2017 1:40am Drama
Friday 20th October 2017 1:40pm Drama
Friday 20th October 2017 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 8th May 2019 6:05pm Drama
Tuesday 16th March 2021 3:20am Drama
Tuesday 23rd March 2021 5:20pm Drama
Wednesday 24th March 2021 3:15am Drama
Friday 25th March 2022 7:00am Drama
Friday 25th 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
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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