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Brush Strokes

Brush Strokes

1986•30m•5.5/10
Comedy

Ratings

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5.5/10(13)

Jacko (Karl Howman) is a painter and decorator with an eye for the ladies. He works with Eric (Mike Walling), who's married to his sister Jean (Nicky Croydon). The painting and decorating firm they work for is owned by Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn). Other characters include Lionel's wife, Veronica (Elizabeth Counsell), his daughter Lelsey (Kim Thomson, later Erika Hoffman) and wine bar owner Elmo Putney (Howard Lew Lewis).

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 1, 1986

Last Aired

April 7, 1991

Networks

BBC One

Created By

John Esmonde, Bob Larbey

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1986-09-01
Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1986-09-08
Jacko dates Lesley, and runs when he finds out who she is. He takes Sandra out but deserts her when he spots a runaway nun
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1986-09-15
Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1986-09-22
Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1986-09-29
Jacko gives Lesley her marching orders, just as Lionel puts her on a boat. Reg & Gloria try to mend fences, but Jacko has to hurdle another one
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 1986-10-06
Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 1986-10-13
Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 1986-10-20
Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 1986-10-27
The Nun's return.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 1986-11-03
Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 1986-11-10
Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 1986-11-17
Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 1986-11-24
Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.

Cast

Karl Howman

Karl Howman

Jacko

Howard Lew Lewis

Howard Lew Lewis

Elmo Putney

Mike Walling

Mike Walling

Eric

Nicky Croydon

Nicky Croydon

Jean

Jackie Lye

Jackie Lye

Sandra

Elizabeth Counsell

Elizabeth Counsell

Veronica Bainbridge

Erika Hoffman

Erika Hoffman

Lesley Bainbridge

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