Brush Strokes

Synopsis

Jacko is a painter and decorator with an eye for the ladies. He works with Eric, who's married to his sister Jean. The painting and decorating firm they work for is owned by Lionel Bainbridge.

First Air Date: 1986-09-01

Last Air Date: 1991-04-07

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 40

Created By: John Esmonde, Bob Larbey

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Karl Howman as Jacko
Howard Lew Lewis as Elmo Putney
Mike Walling as Eric
Jackie Lye as Sandra
Elizabeth Counsell as Veronica Bainbridge
Erika Hoffman as Lesley Bainbridge
Gary Waldhorn as Lionel Bainbridge
Nicky Croydon as Jean
Kim Thomson as Lesley Bainbridge
Carol Harrison as Gloria

Seasons

Season 1 (1986) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (1987) - (7 Episodes)

Season 3 (1988) - (7 Episodes)

Season 4 (1990) - (6 Episodes)

Season 5 (1991) - (8 Episodes)

Season 1 (1986)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1986-09-01)

Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (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
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1986-09-15)

Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1986-09-22)

Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (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
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (1986-10-06)

Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (1986-10-13)

Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (1986-10-20)

Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (1986-10-27)

The Nun's return.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (1986-11-03)

Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (1986-11-10)

Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (1986-11-17)

Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
Ep. 13: Episode 13 (1986-11-24)

Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.