TV series

Brush Strokes

Name: Brush Strokes
Released: 1986
Cast: Karl Howman, Howard Lew Lewis, Mike Walling, Nicky Croydon, Jackie Lye

1986–1991· 5 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.1Ended

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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.

Themes

london, england house painter sitcom

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 1, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
Guest stars: Marsha Fitzalan (Katherine), Miranda Forbes (Traffic Warden), Elaine Lordan (Girl with message), Bernadette Shortt (Celia)
E2 Episode 2Sep 8, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
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
Guest stars: Valerie Lush (Mother Superior), Bernadette Shortt (Celia), James Saxon (Phillip Crane)
E3 Episode 3Sep 15, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
Guest stars: Penny Smith (Receptionist), Holly De Jong (Julie)
E4 Episode 4Sep 22, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
Guest stars: Nicky Croydon (Jean), Leila Bertrand (Seraphina), James Saxon (Phillip Crane)
E5 Episode 5Sep 29, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
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
Guest stars: Christopher Ellison (Reg), Carol Harrison (Gloria)
E6 Episode 6Oct 6, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
Guest stars: Caroline Gruber (Dress buyer), James Saxon (Phillip Crane), Sheila Burrell (Isabel)
E7 Episode 7Oct 13, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
Guest stars: Nicky Croydon (Jean), Kate Melhuish (Katie), Peter Cellier (Charles Crane)
E8 Episode 8Oct 20, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
E9 Episode 9Oct 27, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Nun's return.
Guest stars: Bernadette Shortt (Celia)
E10 Episode 10Nov 3, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
Guest stars: Nicky Croydon (Jean), Tacy Kneale (Linda), Pippa Haywood (Gillian), Chloe Howman (Girl at Dance Class), Katy-Jo Howman (Girl at Dance Class), Carol Harrison (Gloria)
E11 Episode 11Nov 10, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
Guest stars: Janine Duvitski (Natasha), Helena Michell (Cassandra), Peter Cellier (Charles Crane), Sally Osborne (Gaynor), James Saxon (Phillip Crane), Ron Emslie (Roy Hooper)
E12 Episode 12Nov 17, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
Guest stars: Ron Emslie (Roy Hooper)
E13 Episode 13Nov 24, 1986 · 30 min
Synopsis
Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.
Guest stars: James Saxon (Phillip Crane), Joanne Heywood (Woman in Jacuzzi), Harry Fielder (Securityman (uncredited))