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Brush Strokes

TV Series · 1986

Brush Strokes

30 min · Comedy · Ended

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3.1

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6.6 / 10

1,101 votes

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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.

Cast

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (13 ep)
  • 1. Episode 1

    Sep 1, 1986 · 30 min

    Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.

  • 2. Episode 2

    Sep 8, 1986 · 30 min

    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

  • 3. Episode 3

    Sep 15, 1986 · 30 min

    Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.

  • 4. Episode 4

    Sep 22, 1986 · 30 min

    Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video

  • 5. Episode 5

    Sep 29, 1986 · 30 min

    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

  • 6. Episode 6

    Oct 6, 1986 · 30 min

    Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.

  • 7. Episode 7

    Oct 13, 1986 · 30 min

    Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.

  • 8. Episode 8

    Oct 20, 1986 · 30 min

    Jacko & Sandra's date in the park

  • 9. Episode 9

    Oct 27, 1986 · 30 min

    The Nun's return.

  • 10. Episode 10

    Nov 3, 1986 · 30 min

    Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.

  • 11. Episode 11

    Nov 10, 1986 · 30 min

    Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home

  • 12. Episode 12

    Nov 17, 1986 · 30 min

    Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.

  • 13. Episode 13

    Nov 24, 1986 · 30 min

    Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.

Season 2 (7 ep)
  • 1. Episode 1

    Oct 12, 1987 · 30 min

    A chance for a musical trip - but only if he's a good boy

  • 2. Episode 2

    Oct 19, 1987 · 30 min

    Jacko tries to do right by a customer and incurs Lionel's wrath.

  • 3. Episode 3

    Oct 26, 1987 · 30 min

    Lesley's new flat. Lionel & Jacko meet in the Wendy house. A student foretells the beginning of the end.

  • 4. Episode 4

    Nov 2, 1987 · 30 min

    Reg leaves Gloria and goes to Ilfracombe. Lesley finds her dashing officer, but he stops to help Gloria. Steve & Carol arrive, to show an idyllic family life.

  • 5. Episode 5

    Nov 9, 1987 · 30 min

    Jacko is sent on a management training course, but is sent home early. Everyone wants him to settle down and accept some responsibility. Jacko accuses Sandra of wanting to marry him.

  • 6. Episode 6

    Nov 16, 1987 · 30 min

    Sandra hands in her notice. Elmo goes alfresco, but hires a barmaid. Jacko takes the plunge.

  • 7. Episode 7

    Nov 23, 1987 · 30 min

    Jacko proposes, Sandra accepts. Almost everyone looks forward to the wedding. Lesley's not too happy. As Sandra walks up the aisle, Jacko turns to Eric & says "I think I've made a terrible mistake".

Season 3 (6 ep)
  • 1. Episode 1

    Nov 28, 1988 · 30 min

    The wedding - but not everything goes according to plan.

  • 2. Episode 2

    Dec 5, 1988 · 30 min

    Jacko & Sandra return from their honeymoon. Their second wedding is all prepared. But they forgot to tell everyone that they're not getting married.

  • 3. Episode 3

    Dec 12, 1988 · 30 min

    Gloria has trouble with the Greys. Leslie makes a move on Jacko, but opts for Badminton with Giles.

  • 4. Episode 4

    Dec 19, 1988 · 30 min

    Reg returns. Elmo is the Great White Hunter.

  • 5. Episode 5

    Jan 9, 1989 · 30 min

    Splosh opens. Tommy Hooligan is born.

  • 6. Episode 6

    Jan 16, 1989 · 30 min

    Veronica joins Bainbridges. Elmo goes to Australia. Jacko looks for the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Season 4 (6 ep)
  • 1. Episode 1

    Feb 22, 1990 · 30 min

    Jacko is back to find that Lionel has died. Sandra finally leaves Splosh and Jacko decides to sell up and give Giles back his money. Elmo is back from Australia. He found an opal mine and is now very wealthy.

  • 2. Episode 2

    Mar 1, 1990 · 30 min

    Veronica takes over the business and immediately employs Sandra as secretary. Elmo originally offers to invest in Jacko's business but Jacko talks him into starting up a wine bar instead. Jacko takes up Veronica's offer of a job.

  • 3. Episode 3

    Mar 8, 1990 · 30 min

    Elmo opens his wine bar and everybody finds the pink colour scheme overpowering. Jacko and Eric start work on the Morella's business. Jacko is interested in Lucia Morella. Leslie tries to get Sandra sacked but Veronica sacks her instead.

  • 4. Episode 4

    Mar 15, 1990 · 30 min

    acko asks Mr. Morella for permission to take out his daughter Lucia and he receives the okay to call on her. Jacko goes out on his first date with Lucia but finds out that the permission was only to visit her at home, six times. Elmo has trouble with the staff when they all quit over some 'friendly pats of encouragement'. Jacko decides to take Veronica out to cheer her up. Leslie has decided that she is going to marry Giles, as a marriage of convenience, and is going to make him ask her. However it doesn't work out as he decides that he is still in love Gloria and drops her.

  • 5. Episode 5

    Mar 22, 1990 · 30 min

    Jacko and Lucia have their first real date and after a few dates she tricks him into proposing. Veronica goes out with Mr. Morella's brother. Elmo employs Leslie in the wine bar to take it upmarket. Giles proposes to Gloria.

  • 6. Episode 6

    Mar 29, 1990 · 30 min

    After Lucia tricks him into proposing, Jacko comes up with a series of plans to get the wedding cancelled. Eventually, he decides to tell the Morellas the truth. Veronica and Marcello planning to go on holiday together.

Season 5 (1 ep)
  • 8. Episode 8

    Apr 7, 1991 · 30 min

    Veronica decides not to sell the business and makes Sandra the new manager. She and Marcello finally head off to Sicily. Elmo buys a boat, takes off and makes Leslie the wine bar manager. Jacko gets two tempting offers of a place to stay.

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