Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.5/10
Brush Strokes
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).
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Karl Howman
Jacko
Howard Lew Lewis
Elmo Putney
Mike Walling
Eric
Nicky Croydon
Jean
Jackie Lye
Sandra
Elizabeth Counsell
Veronica Bainbridge
Erika Hoffman
Lesley Bainbridge
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1986-09-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1987-10-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
7 Episodes • Aired 1988-11-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
6 Episodes • Aired 1990-02-22
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
8 Episodes • Aired 1991-02-17
No season overview provided for this season.