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.
| Title | Andy Capp |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Genres | Comedy, |
| Production Company | New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company |
| Production Countries | New Zealand, United States of America |
| Casts | James Bolam, Paula Tilbrook, John Arthur, Susan Brown |
| Plot Keywords | based on novel or book, elves, dwarf, magic, obsession, allegory, bravery, fireworks, mine, maze, mountain, castle, birthday party, troll, battle, demon, blizzard, uncle nephew relationship, fantasy world, journey, ring, invisibility, mysterious, live action and animation, hero's journey, wraith, sword and sorcery, trekking, good versus evil, christian allegory, complicated, optimistic, |
Andy Capp
James Bolam
Flo Capp
Paula Tilbrook
Jack
John Arthur
Ruby
Susan Brown