"Actor: Karl Howman"

• Brush Strokes - The Complete Boxed Set | DVD | (07/10/2013) from £19.93   |  Saving you £-2.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.44

  Now available for the first time complete all six series of the much-loved comedy series Brush Strokes starring Karl Howman are now available in one DVD collection. From John Esmonde and Bob Larbey the creators of hit series Please Sir! And The Good Life Karl Howman stars as Jacko painter decorator and all-round charmer never happier than when he is in the company of the opposite sex. Somewhat naughty always good-natured Jacko lives with his married sister Jean and hangs out with the eccentric publican and wine bar owner Elmo Putney while working for Bainbridge Decorators with his side-kick Eric under the watchful and distrustful eye of his boss Lionel. Working and flirting with Lionel's secretary Sandra his daughter Lesley his wife Veronica and just about anyone else he comes into contact with from policewomen to nuns and a very persuasive italian daughter with a very protective family it's a recipe for a little love lot of laughter and forty episodes of great comedy television that feels as fresh and funny today as when it first hit the screen.

• The Jensen Code - The Complete Series | DVD | (18/05/2009) from £19.92   |  Saving you £0.07 (0.35%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Sixteen-year-old Terry Connor is sent, along with a few of his friends, to an Outward Bound centre. On his first day at the centre Terry is taken pot-holing by the senior instructor, Alex. All goes well until, at 100 feet underground, Alex goes to search for the torch that Terry has dropped.Hours pass, and, to Terry's astonishment, when Alex finally returns he has no recollection whatever of having been absent. Terry suspects something sinister is taking place - it is surely no coincidence that there is a secret Ministry of Defence establishment nearby. But just how deeply his curiosity will involve him in dangerous matters becomes clear when he learns the truth about the 'Jensen Code'...The Jensen Code was a highly unusual children's thriller series, written by Carey Harrison (author son of actor Rex Harrison), and starring David (Dai) Bradley, the BAFTA-winning young star of Kes, as the teenager who unwittingly uncovers a terrifying space-age espionage project. This complete 13-part series, rarely seen since its original transmission in 1973, is released here for the first time in any format. Originally made in colour, The Jensen Code now exists only as black and white telerecordings made for overseas sales, the full colour episodes having been junked many years ago.

• Party Party | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  It's New Year's Eve and Larry's parents are off to the vicarage dance... totally unaware that their home is about to be the venue for the wildest party ever... Music soundtrack features tracks from numerous leading bands of the 80s including Elvis Costello Madness Modern Romance Bad Manners and Altered Images.

• Babylon | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £11.26   |  Saving you £9.99 (99.90%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Babylon is set in South London at the start of the '80s a time when reggae music was at its peak and racism was rife and follows Blue the lead rapper for Ital Lion Sound in the run-up to a Sound System competition with a rival crew led by Jah Shaka. Over the course of the film Blue clashes with his friends family police and the violent racists who endeavour to make life hard for him; all of which in turn set up for the film's violent climax.

• Mulberry - The Complete First Series | DVD | (18/02/2008) from £26.20   |  Saving you £-11.21 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Mulberry is a stylish charming witty and poignant sitcom from the celebrated writing team of John Esmonde and Bob Larbey creators of classic comedies including 'Brush Strokes' 'The Good Life' and 'Ever Decreasing Circles'. It stars Karl Howman of 'Brush Strokes' and Geraldine McEwan of TV's 'Miss Marple' fame together with comedy stalwarts Tony Selby and Lill Roughley who have starred in many a sitcom over the years including such hits as 'Get Some in' 'Love Hurts' and 'My Hero'. Mulberry (Karl Howman) the cheerful cockney son of Death and Springtime starts his 'career' as the Grim Reaper's apprentice when he is sent to collect the dour snooty acid-tongued grumpy and reclusive Miss Farnaby (Geraldine McEwan). He instead sweet talks his way in to joining the staff of Bert (Tony Selby) and Alice (Lill Roughley) in her creaky old manor house and soon becomes her personal servant. Suddenly the dull old house is not dull anymore as Mulberry endeavors to help Miss Farnaby enjoy her life during the three month extension grudgingly granted by his dad. Laughs abound as Mulberry tries to do his best for everyone concerned despite often upsetting the devoted Bert and Alice and without anyone finding out the secret of his true identity and his reasons for being there. A must see comic masterpiece that's pure enjoyment for all the family.

• Babylon | Blu Ray | (15/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Babylon is set in South London at the start of the '80s a time when reggae music was at its peak and racism was rife and follows Blue the lead rapper for Ital Lion Sound in the run-up to a Sound System competition with a rival crew led by Jah Shaka. Over the course of the film Blue clashes with his friends family police and the violent racists who endeavour to make life hard for him; all of which in turn set up for the film's violent climax.

• Mulberry - Complete Series 2 | DVD | (18/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Mulberry's at it again in Series Two of the hilarious tale of Death's reluctant apprentice son and the po-faced recluse Miss Farnaby. Karl Howman and Geraldine McEwan resume their roles as one of TV's most unlikely but endearing duos. Originally sent to collect Miss Farnaby's soul Mulberry has instead found himself as her elixir of life and the unofficial head of the household much to Bert and Alice's continued disgruntlement. The second series featuring seven episodes sees a change in atmosphere at Farnaby Manor as there is romance in the air for both the lady of the house and Mulberry but as everyone knows the course of true love never did run smooth... especially if Bert and Alice have anything to do with it! Episodes Comprise: 1. Springtime 2. The Accident 3. The Matchmaker 4. The Art Class 5. A Mysterious Guest 6. A Musical Evening 7. An Unexpected Visit

• Brush Strokes - BBC Series Five and Six | DVD | (05/08/2013) from £27.95   |  Saving you £-7.96 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Available for the first time on DVD the fifth and sixth series of the popular comedy series Brush Strokes sees star Karl Howman as the optimistic Jacko once again picking up his paintbrush and taking on the world. From the acclaimed comedy writers of The Good Life Bob Esmonde and John Larbey Series Five commences with the collapse of Jacko's business 'Splosh' and his return to a whole new Bainbridge's. Lionel has passed away leaving the firm to his wife Veronica who oversees the crew reunited as Jacko rejoins Sandra and Eric on the job. Their old friend Elmo has returned from Australia a wealthy man of vision several visions really one of which is the opening of Elmo Putney's Wine Bar. Veronica's spoiled daughter Lesley - finding herself between jobs and boyfriends - starts work there as the unhappy hostess to ever glare at a customer. Series Six sees Veronica in love and about to sell the family business. But where will that leave Jacko and friends? All will be revealed in these final 14 episodes of Brush Strokes. Special Features: Cast Filmographies Subtitles

• Brush Strokes Series Three and Four | DVD | (16/04/2012) from £16.98   |  Saving you £5.00 (33.36%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Jacko is still working at Bainbridge’s, but he’s beginning to find the flirtatious lifestyle that he’s been leading is wearing a bit thin – and Lionel’s secretary Sandra is starting to look like the one that got away… almost. There may be marriage in the air – or maybe not; and Jacko may discover that the independence he truly needs is in business, not pleasure. But where will that leave him in love and in life? Will he ever be able to shake off Lionel’s daughter Lesley? And what about good old reliable Elmo’s? Life doesn’t stand still and Jacko can’t afford to as these episodes build to an unexpected climax.

• The Professionals - Series 4 | DVD | (13/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The complete fourth series of this much loved classic crime TV show featuring 14 episodes uncut and digitally remastered! Episodes include: 'The Acorn Syndrome' 'Wild' 'Need to Know' 'Takeaway' 'Blackout' 'Blood Sports' 'Slush Fund' 'The Gun' 'Hijack' 'Mixed Doubles' 'Weekend in the Country' 'Kickback' and 'It's Only a Beautiful Picture'.

• Brush Strokes | DVD | (30/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The fondly remembered sitcom starring Karl Howman as painter/decorator Jacko who drinks in his favourite pub run by Elmo Putney (Howard Lew Lewis) always with an eye on the ladies...

• The Professionals - Season 4 | DVD | (26/12/2002) from £22.76   |  Saving you £17.23 (75.70%)   |  RRP £39.99

  More episodes from the cult television series starring Lewis Collins Martin Shaw and Gordon Jackson. Episodes include: 'The Acorn Syndrome' 'Wild' 'Need to Know' 'Takeaway' 'Blackout' 'Blood Sports' 'Slush Fund' 'The Gun' 'Hijack' 'Mixed Doubles' 'Weekend in the Country' 'Kickback' and 'It's Only a Beautiful Picture'.

• Brush Strokes - Series One and Two | DVD | (05/09/2011) from £14.98   |  Saving you £5.01 (25.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1986 Karl Howman as Jacko painted his way into the heart of the country when Brush Strokes commenced on BBC television. This hilarious comedy from John Esmonde and Bob Larbey creators of hit series Please Sir! and The Good Life would go on to run for five series over five years and 40 episodes. Karl Howman stars as Jacko painter decorator and all-round charmer never happier than when he's in the company of a good woman - or any woman for that matter. He can't help it he just loves the female sex and can't help but try to share that love with everyone from the boss's daughter to a novice nun. Living with his married sister Jean Jacko works for Bainbridge Decorators with his side-kick Eric under the watchful and distrustful eye of his boss Lionel and the boss's secretary Sandra. Jacko's adventures with a brush in his hand and a glint in his eye made every week of the series worth watching. It's no wonder that the series feels as fresh and funny today as when Brush Strokes first hit the screen.

• Get Some In! - Series 5 - Complete | DVD | (05/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Get Some In: Series 5

• Mulberry - Complete Series 1 & 2 Box Set | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  For the first time ever series one and two of the BBC hit 'Mulberry' the hilarious tale of Death's reluctant apprentice son and the po-faced recluse Miss Farnaby come together in this two DVD box set. Karl Howman and Geraldine McEwan star as one of TV's most unlikely but endearing duos in this comedy classic from the celebrated writing team of John Esmonde and Bob Larbey creators of classic comedies including 'Brush Strokes' 'The Good Life' and 'Ever Decreasing Circles'. Mulberry (Karl Howman) the cheerful cockney son of Death and Springtime was originally sent to collect Miss Farnaby's soul (Geraldine McEwan) but instead finds himself as her elixir of life and the unofficial head of the household much to the disgruntlement of long-time house staff Bert and Alice. Laughs abound as Mulberry's unique outlook on life brings new vitality to Farnaby Manor.