Andy Capp

Andy Capp

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1988-02-22

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.

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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.

First Aired

1988-02-22

Last Aired

1988-03-28

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Reg Smythe

Status

Ended

Genres

Comedy

Language

English

Network

ITV1

Production

Thames Television

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    James Bolam

    James Bolam
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    Paula Tilbrook

    Paula Tilbrook
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    John Arthur

    John Arthur
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    Susan Brown

    Susan Brown