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.

Cast & crew

R

Reg Smythe

Creator

James Bolam

Andy Capp

P

Paula Tilbrook

Flo Capp

John Arthur

Jack

Susan Brown

Ruby

Colette Stevenson

Shirley

Keith Marsh

Percy

K

Keith Smith

Chalkie

Jeremy Gittins

Keith

Ian Bleasdale

Milkie

I

Ian Thompson

Vicar

G

George Waring

Clifford

A

Andy Mulligan

Meredith

Philip Lowrie

Mr. Watson

Shirley Dixon

Mother-in-Law

Kevin Lloyd

Waiter

M

Mike Savage

Bookie

R

Richard Tate

Pawnbroker

R

Roy Evans

Workman

A

Arthur Wilman

Workman

Seasons

6 episodes

Season 11988 · 6 episodes