Brush Strokes (1986)
Synopsis
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).
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Episode 1
Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
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
Episode 3
Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
Episode 4
Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
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
Episode 6
Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
Episode 7
Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
Episode 8
Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
Episode 9
The Nun's return.
Episode 10
Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
Episode 11
Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
Episode 12
Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
Episode 13
Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Brush Strokes
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
40
