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Brush Strokes

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1991
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Brush Strokes (1986)
Comedy

Jacko is a house painter who "appreciates" women. He sees the best in each one of them and they in turn, like him. Will he find true love? Will he settle down as he gets older?Jacko is a house painter who "appreciates" women. He sees the best in each one of them and they in turn, like him. Will he find true love? Will he settle down as he gets older?Jacko is a house painter who "appreciates" women. He sees the best in each one of them and they in turn, like him. Will he find true love? Will he settle down as he gets older?

  • Stars
    • Karl Howman
    • Mike Walling
    • Jackie Lye
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Stars
      • Karl Howman
      • Mike Walling
      • Jackie Lye
    • 11User reviews
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    Karl Howman
    • Jacko
    • 1986–1991
    Mike Walling
    • Eric
    • 1986–1991
    Jackie Lye
    • Sandra
    • 1986–1991
    Howard Lew Lewis
    • Elmo…
    • 1986–1991
    Elizabeth Counsell
    Elizabeth Counsell
    • Veronica…
    • 1986–1991
    Gary Waldhorn
    Gary Waldhorn
    • Lionel…
    • 1986–1989
    Erika Hoffman
    • Lesley
    • 1987–1991
    Nicky Croydon
    • Jean
    • 1986–1991
    Carol Harrison
    • Gloria
    • 1986–1991
    Kim Thomson
    Kim Thomson
    • Lesley Bainbridge
    • 1986
    Adam Bareham
    Adam Bareham
    • Giles
    • 1988–1991
    Bogdan Kominowski
    Bogdan Kominowski
    • Marcello…
    • 1990–1991
    James Saxon
    James Saxon
    • Phillip Crane
    • 1986
    David Janson
    David Janson
    • Steve
    • 1987–1988
    Sean Barrett
    • Mr Morella…
    • 1990–1991
    Joyce Grundy
    • Mrs Morella…
    • 1990–1991
    Louise English
    Louise English
    • Lucia
    • 1990–1991
    Trevor Sellers
    Trevor Sellers
    • Salvatore
    • 1990–1991
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    8evans-15475

    Better than expected

    Just been watching this for the 1st time had the impression it was sexist rubbish but I was pleasantly surprised nicely passes the time but I do feel it wasn't sure what it's aim was,another reviewer said it was un pc but in the 1st 4 episodes he dated a wheelchair user and a Jamaican,he never disrespected the women or manipulated them into bed like so many American comedies,so I felt it was trying to keep everyone happy,I would say it had a pr problem than a pc one.
    1guyosborn-72690

    Zero stars

    Puerile, shameful, not funny, ugly cast, poor writing, awful direction. The sort of show that makes me ashamed to be British. We produce so much good comedy but also so much bad "comedy". This reminds me of "Love thy neighbour", Eastenders, The only way is Essex, 90% of ITV comedies - my parents would not allow us to watch ITV comdies because of how poor they were. This was almost as bad as Gracie Fields, Arthur Askey, that awful show about a department store "I'm free" "oooo, I'd best get home to feed my pussy". Shocking how the nation that produces the greatest comedies produces something that is as bad as South American dramas and African soaps.
    drummie

    Well I'd drink there.....

    This show centred around Jacko, a self-professed ladies man, who as a builder and decorator worked in many a housewife's kitchen. However, the real strength of the show was in the supporting cast, especially Howard Lew Lewis as Elmo Putney, owner and manager of the worst pub in London. He would scare away the customers with his full-on attempts at friendliness and salesmanship, and his finest hour was when he refurbished the pub into a wine bar, resplendent in flamingo pink and lace curtains everywhere. pressed to come up with a stylish, continental-sounding name for the new bistro, he chose "Elmo Putney's Wine Bar". He made the show what it was, a great half-hour each week!
    6marktayloruk

    Something lacking

    Hard to put my finger on it. This bird bandit had too.much of a conscience.
    9riggo-73503

    Cracking writing

    Brilliant non pc writing... of an age gone by like the Likely Lads it's just brilliant lad comedy This does show consequences of Jackos life This brings back so many memories... love Gary Waldhorn and miss Elmo

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    • Trivia
      The series, and in particular the opening credits, is frequently referenced by Diane Morgan's comedy character "Philomena Cunk." It appears in her TV appearances, YouTube videos, and her book "Cunk On Everything."
    • Goofs
      In one episode Jacko reads a bedtime story to a little girl. The cover of the book he is holding is clearly Stan and Jan Berenstain's "The Bears' Vacation" but the story he is reading out is completely different.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Elmo Putney: Oh, chisel!

    • Connections
      Featured in Points of View: Episode #20.44 (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Because of You
      Written by Kevin Rowland, Billy Adams and Helen O'Hara

      Performed by Dexys Midnight Runners featuring Kevin Rowland

      [series theme tune]

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 1986 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Motspur Park, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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