Brush Strokes(1986)

5.5

5 Seasons

Comedy

Overview

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).

Created By: John Esmonde

Episodes

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Ep 1

Episode 1

Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.

01/09/198630 min

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Ep 2

Episode 2

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

08/09/198630 min

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Ep 3

Episode 3

Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.

15/09/198630 min

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Ep 4

Episode 4

Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video

22/09/198630 min

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Ep 5

Episode 5

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

29/09/198630 min

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Ep 6

Episode 6

Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.

06/10/198630 min

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Ep 7

Episode 7

Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.

13/10/198630 min

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Ep 8

Episode 8

Jacko & Sandra's date in the park

20/10/198630 min

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Ep 9

Episode 9

The Nun's return.

27/10/198630 min

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Ep 10

Episode 10

Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.

03/11/198630 min

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Ep 11

Episode 11

Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home

10/11/198630 min

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Ep 12

Episode 12

Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.

17/11/198630 min

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Ep 13

Episode 13

Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.

24/11/198630 min

Top Cast

Gary Waldhorn

Gary Waldhorn

Lionel Bainbridge

Karl Howman

Karl Howman

Jacko

Howard Lew Lewis

Howard Lew Lewis

Elmo Putney

Mike Walling

Mike Walling

Eric

Jackie Lye

Jackie Lye

Sandra

Elizabeth Counsell

Elizabeth Counsell

Veronica Bainbridge

Kim Thomson

Kim Thomson

Lesley Bainbridge

Show Info

StatusEnded

NetworkBBC One

TypeScripted