Andy Capp
1988•15•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•6.0•Ended
Comedy
Andy Capp is a British sitcom based on the cartoon Andy Capp. It starred James Bolam and ran for one series in 1988. It was written by Keith Waterhouse. Unusually, for a sitcom, there was no studio audience during the filming of Andy Capp. It was made for the ITV network by Thames Television. Andy Capp is a slothful man from Hartlepool, whose life consists of drinking, sleeping, watching TV, betting, going to the pub and occasionally playing football. His wife, Flo, is constantly annoyed by her lazy husband and frequently uses a rolling pin as a weapon.
Creator
Reg Smythe
Network
ITV1
Origin
GB
Cast
James Bolam
Andy Capp
Paula Tilbrook
Flo Capp
John Arthur
Jack
Susan Brown
Ruby
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