Andy Capp

A gentle, low-key comedy of domestic irritation and pub life, filmed without a laugh track, making it feel more like a dry character study than a traditional sitcom.

Created by

Reg Smythe

Genres

Comedy

Starring

James Bolam, Paula Tilbrook, John Arthur

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.

How it feels

Light, satirical, cynical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Work, family, class, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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