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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 4, Episode 6

Jacko finds himself in a desperate predicament - but can he get himeself out of trouble?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 29th March 1990
Time
8:30pm
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
Janet Burnell Grandmother Morella
Bogdan Kominowski Marcello Morella
Georgia Allen Paulette
Clive Clavering Hugo
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Producer
David Good Editor
Mick Hitchman Editor
Martin Collins Production Designer
Andrew Rose Costume Designer
Judith Barkas Make-up Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer
Andrew Smee Graphics

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