Tag: Brush Strokes
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We’ll Think Of Something, Jacko
Sam Kelly has appeared in a number of excellent comedy roles in his time, not least as Warren in Porridge and Hans in ‘Allo ‘Allo. It’s rather suprirsing then that he never really got a chance to lead a sitcom, given those great performances. But he was the starring role in ITV’s We’ll Think Of…
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Jacko’s Jackets
When you think of Jacko in Brush Strokes, you probably, like me, picture him in the brown leather jacket that he wears in the title sequence. What you may not remember is that this jacket has removable sleeves. Or that throughout the first series you’re more likely to see Jacko wearing this jacket. Rarely, he…
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Jacko’s Real Name
I’m binge-watching Brush Strokes. Because of you. Created by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, the show aired on BBC One from 1986 to 1991. It had some serial, soap-like elements, which may have accounted for its large viewing figures. It’s charming, and worth a revisit. I wish I could find the Comic Relief sketch from…
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Dizzy Heights And Spaghetti Hoops
There’s something nice about YouTube offering up some random continuity to enjoy, and then having a look around at all the things trailed, and all the other things that were on that day that weren’t mentioned. Take this one for example. It begins with the end of an episode of Yes Minister called Open Government.…
