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Andy Capp, the flat-capped cartoon-strip legend, became a television star as James Bolam brought the loveable Northern layabout to life in this hilarious Thames sitcom. With Bolam in the title role, fag an all, the series also brings to life Flo, Andy s long-suffering wife (played by Emmerdale s Paula Tilbrook), Jack the landlord, Percy the rent collector, and the rest of the gang from the pages of the Daily Mirror. Written by Leeds-born novelist, playwright and journalist Keith Waterhouse creator of classic characters Budgie and Billy Liar this unique series is directed by BAFTA winner John Howard Davies (Fawlty Towers, Mr. Bean).
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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As a long time fan of Andy Capp in the Daily Mirror I grew up with the adventures of the incorrigible Andy, and many of his cartoons from the old annuals are still etched in my mind, even after a few decades. I bought this DVD on an impulse, and have not been disappointed. The casting, locations, dialogue and stories all match how I see Andy, the long suffering Flo, Chalky, Ruby, the rent man, vicar, etc. James Bolam as Andy and Paula Tilbrook (Betty Eggleton in Emmerdale) as Flo are excellent, and spark off each other convincingly. Unlike a conventional TV situation comedy, each scene is played very much like a cartoon strip, and with no audience reaction or canned laughter. No doubt many people will find this off putting, but this works for me as the comedy is left to one's imagination - just as when reading off the printed page. There was only one series made (in 1988) as the show was probably misunderstood by all those viewers only used to watching comedies made in a conventional manner, but I think many die-hard Andy Capp fans will enjoy and appreciate this DVD as much as I did.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Dave
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A good bit of nostalgia for the older of us, have to say though in my opinion it did not transfer from the paper cartoon to well though the choice of actors/actresses for the characters is brilliant.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By D. Wilson
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Superb and highly recommended to any Andy Capp lover. This is an extremely scarce and short lived series that shouldn't disappear like so many other Classic comedies. Buy it before it vanishes from the shelves.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
not great
not the best that james bolam has done nothing like the cartoon . i did not laugh once at any episode
Published 7 days ago by PAUL SLATER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
Oh why did they not make more. This is shere entertainment: the asides to the audience make it a work of art. James Bowlam is as good as ever and oh so Andy.
Published 2 months ago by Brabant
3.0 out of 5 stars
from paper to cd
not too bad but parts a bit boring. Husband enjoyed it more than me but maybe its a man thing
Published 3 months ago by A. Maddison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real Gem Of A Comedy
im 28 and i LOVE this. Classic Comedy,i watch it over and over again. Definately worth the money.Brilliant, James Bolam at his very best.
Published 3 months ago by J.R
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Right good laugh!
This is such an excellent programme I can't believe there was only one series. The humour was not only in the script but also very visual, thoroughly enjoyed it! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. Wain
3.0 out of 5 stars
Andy Capp - The Complete Series [DVD]
Not one of James Bolams best works but thats the writers or producers fault for taking a 3 or 4 cartoon captions from a newspaper and trying to elongate them for the tv screen.
Published 4 months ago by catweasle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Andy Capp DVD
Not as good as I expected - not surprised no further episodes were made - acting was good but story lines leave much to be desired. Not worth the money
Published 7 months ago by rayharris185
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