Andy Capp (TV series)

Andy Capp (TV series)

infobox television
show_name = Andy Capp


caption =
genre = Sitcom
runtime = 30 minutes
creator = Reg Smythe
starring = James Bolam
Paula Tilbrook
country = UK
network = ITV
first_aired = 22 February
last_aired = 28 March 1988
num_episodes = 6
imdb_id = 0094417

"Andy Capp" was a short-lived 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.

Cast

*James Bolam - Andy Capp
*Paula Tilbrook - Flo Capp
*Mike Savage - Bookie
*Keith Smith - Chalkie
*George Waring - Clifford
*John Arthur - Jack
*Jeremy Gittins - Keith
*Andy Mulligan - Meredith
*Ian Bleasdale - Milkie
*Shirley Dixon - Mother-in-law
*Richard Tate - Pawnbroker
*Keith Marsh - Percy
*Susan Brown - Ruby
*Colette Stevenson - Shirley
*Ian Thompson - The Vicar
*Kevin Lloyd - Walter
*Philip Lowrie - Mr Watson

Plot

The sitcom "Andy Capp" was based on the cartoon strip of the same name that had run since 1957 in "The Daily Mirror". Andy Capp is a slothful man from the north of England, 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.

Episodes

#"New Leaf" (22 February 1988)
#"The Sporting Life" (29 February 1988)
#"Flo's New Frock" (7 March 1988)
#"Love Me Or Leave Me" (14 March 1988)
#"Economy Drive" (21 March 1988)
#"The Anniversary Waltz" (28 March 1988)

References

*Mark Lewisohn, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003
* [http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/andy/index.html British TV Comedy Guide for "Andy Capp"]


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