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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 6

Jacko loses his home and his job, and things look so desperate that for a moment an offer from Elmo of free board and lodging above the wine bar looks tempting. But only for a moment.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 24th March 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
Guest cast
Bogdan Kominowski Marcello Morella
Virginie Gilchrist Customer in Wine Bar
Ona McCracken Customer in Wine Bar
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Producer
Mick Hitchman Editor
Garry Freeman Production Designer
Valerie Spooner Costume Designer
Lisa Pickering Make-up Designer
Terry Brett Lighting Designer

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