

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).
John Esmonde
BBC One
40
30 min

Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.
Sep 1, 1986

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
Sep 8, 1986

Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.
Sep 15, 1986

Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video
Sep 22, 1986

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
Sep 29, 1986

Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.
Oct 6, 1986

Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.
Oct 13, 1986

Jacko & Sandra's date in the park
Oct 20, 1986

The Nun's return.
Oct 27, 1986

Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.
Nov 3, 1986

Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home
Nov 10, 1986

Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.
Nov 17, 1986

Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.
Nov 24, 1986

Jacko

Elmo Putney

Eric

Jean

Sandra

Veronica Bainbridge

Lesley Bainbridge