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).
Brush Strokes (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-09-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-09-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-09-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-09-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-09-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-10-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-10-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-10-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-10-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Nun's return.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-11-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-11-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-11-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Writer: Bob Larbey
Air date: 1986-11-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.
Seasons
Episodes 13
Episodes 7
Episodes 7
Episodes 6
Episodes 8