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Brush Strokes

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).

1986 |5 Seasons  | 30m |  Comedy

Cast

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Karl Howman

Jacko

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Howard Lew Lewis

Elmo Putney

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Mike Walling

Eric

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Nicky Croydon

Jean

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Jackie Lye

Sandra

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Elizabeth Counsell

Veronica Bainbridge

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Erika Hoffman

Lesley Bainbridge

Seasons List

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Season 1

1986

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Season 2

1987

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Season 3

1988

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Season 4

1990

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Season 5

1991

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Creator

John Esmonde

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

BBC One