John Esmonde
Director
Brush Strokes (1986)
Season 1
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).
Released Sept. 1, 1986
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.london-england, imdb.house-painter, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.house-painter, imdb.womanizer, imdb.laugh-track
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
Sept. 1, 1986, midnight
S1E2 - 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
Sept. 8, 1986, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
Sept. 15, 1986, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
Sept. 22, 1986, midnight
S1E5 - 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
Sept. 29, 1986, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
Oct. 6, 1986, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
Oct. 13, 1986, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
Oct. 20, 1986, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
The Nun's return.
Oct. 27, 1986, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
Nov. 3, 1986, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
Nov. 10, 1986, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
Nov. 17, 1986, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.
Nov. 24, 1986, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1200 min.
Released: Sept. 1, 1986
Last Air Date: April 7, 1991, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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