British Comedy Guide
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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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Karl Howman Jacko
Gary Waldhorn Lionel Bainbridge (Series 1-3)
Elizabeth Counsell Veronica Bainbridge
Mike Walling Eric
Jackie Lye Sandra
Howard Lew Lewis Elmo
Kim Thomson Lesley Bainbridge (Series 1)
Nicky Croydon Jean (Series 3-5)
Erika Hoffman Lesley (Series 2-5)
Sean Barrett Mr. Morella (Series 4-5)
Joyce Grundy Mrs. Morella (Series 4-5)
Louise English Lucia (Series 4-5)
Trevor Sellers Salvatore (Series 4-5)
Harry Van Gorkum Vincente (Series 4-5)
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Mandie Fletcher Director (Series 1-2)
Harold Snoad Director (Series 3)
John B Hobbs Director (Series 4-5)
Sydney Lotterby Producer (Series 1)
Mandie Fletcher Producer (Series 2)
Harold Snoad Producer (Series 3)
John B Hobbs Producer (Series 4-5)
David Pygram Editor (Series 1)
Chris Wadsworth Editor (Series 1-2)
John Jarvis Editor (Series 1)
Ian Farr Editor (Series 2)
Al Gell Editor (Series 3)
Dave Hambelton (as David Hambelton) Editor (Series 3)
David Good Editor (Series 4-5)
Mick Hitchman Editor (Series 4-5)
Richard McManan-Smith Production Designer (Series 1)
John Bristow Production Designer (Series 1)
Jo Day Production Designer (Series 2)
Andrée Welstead Hornby Production Designer (Series 3)
Martin Collins Production Designer (Series 4)
Garry Freeman Production Designer (Series 5)
Annie Hardinge Costume Designer (Series 1)
Doreen James Costume Designer (Series 2)
Joan Wadge Costume Designer (Series 3)
Andrew Rose Costume Designer (Series 4)
Valerie Spooner Costume Designer (Series 5)
Judith Morgan Make-up Designer (Series 1-2)
Sally Bounden-Warren Make-up Designer (Series 3)
Judith Barkas Make-up Designer (Series 4)
Lisa Pickering Make-up Designer (Series 5)
Henry Barber Lighting Designer (Series 2-5)
Andrew Smee Graphics (Series 4)

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