TV Series

Andy Capp (1988)

• First aired February 22, 1988
• Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 6
• 30m per episode

• Comedy

Overview

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.

Created by

Reg Smythe

Starring

James Bolam, Paula Tilbrook, John Arthur