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Andy Capp (1988)

Comedy

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.

IMDb rating
5.6 (75 votes)
Episode average
6.8 +1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1988)

6.80 avg 6 episodes 6.7 → 6.8 24 min avg

Ep 1: 6.7 · 15 votesEp 2: 7.3 · 12 votesEp 3: 7.0 · 11 votesEp 4: 6.4 · 11 votesEp 5: 6.6 · 11 votesEp 6: 6.8 · 11 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1New Leaf6.715
2The Sporting Life7.312
3Flo's New Frock7.011
4Love Me or Leave Me6.411
5Economy Drive6.611
6The Anniversary Waltz6.811