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Andy Capp (1988)

6.00h 30mComedy

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 Bolam as Andy Capp

James Bolam

Andy Capp

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Paula Tilbrook

Flo Capp

John Arthur as Jack

John Arthur

Jack

Susan Brown as Ruby

Susan Brown

Ruby

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