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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

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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