Andy Capp (1988)
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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.
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James BolamAndy CappPaula TilbrookFlo Capp
John ArthurJack
Susan BrownRuby
Colette StevensonShirley
Keith MarshPercyKeith SmithChalkie
Jeremy GittinsKeith
Ian BleasdaleMilkieIan ThompsonVicar
George WaringCliffordAndy MulliganMeredithMovie DNA
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What is Andy Capp about?
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.
How long is Andy Capp?
Andy Capp has a runtime of 30 minutes.