Andy Capp

Andy Capp is a British comic strip created by cartoonist Reg Smythe, seen in the Daily Mirror and the Sunday Mirror newspapers since 5 August 1957. Originally a single-panel cartoon, it was later expanded to four panels. The strip is syndicated internationally by Creators Syndicate. The character is also licensed as the mascot for a line of snack foods (Andy Capp's fries). Characters and story Andy (short for Andrew) Capp Florrie "Flo" Capp (named after Florence Nightingale) Chalkie White Ruby "Rube" White Percy Ritson, the rent collector Jackie the barman The Vicar Flo's Mum (never seen) Minor recurring characters include various constables, barmaids, barmen, referees, footballers, pub locals, door-to-door salesmen, debt collectors, job centre employees, and Guitar Bob.