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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
