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Andy Capp

Andy Capp

Andy Capp

1988 - 1988•1 season•6 episodes•~30m•

★6.0(5 ratings)

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.

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Main Cast

James Bolam

James Bolam

Andy Capp

Paula Tilbrook

Paula Tilbrook

Flo Capp

John Arthur

John Arthur

Jack

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

Ruby

Full Crew

Writing

Comic Book: Reg Smythe

Production

Producer: John Howard Davies

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Ted Adcock

Editing

Editor: John Wright

Art Direction

Production Design: Harry Clark

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Jennie Tate

Keywords

husband wife relationshipsitcombased on comic strip

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#1

The series spans 1 season with 6 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

#3

Originally aired on ITV1.

#4

Created by Reg Smythe.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

5 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Andy Capp

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

15

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

2/22/1988

Last Episode:

3/28/1988

Networks:

ITV1

Production Companies:

Thames Television

Thames Television