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Gary: Tank Commander

Gary: Tank Commander

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One Scotland / BBC Two Scotland
  • 2009 - 2012
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Sitcom starring Greg McHugh as Gary McLintoch, a soldier who returns home from Iraq to the barracks and offers unique insights into both worlds. Stars Greg McHugh, Robert Jack, Scott Fletcher, Paul-James Corrigan, Stuart Bowman and more.

  • Series 1, Episode 6 repeated Friday at 11:30pm on BBC Scotland
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 3,480

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Be The Best

Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th November 2009
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 21st November 2009 11:45pm BBC1 Scot
Monday 6th June 2011 10:35pm BBC1 Scot
Friday 5th April 2019 10:00pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 6th April 2019 10:10pm BBC Scotland
Monday 16th September 2019 11:30pm BBC Scotland
Friday 5th June 2020 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Sunday 7th June 2020 11:30pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 26th November 2020 10:00pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 28th November 2020 9:00pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 31st August 2023 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Monday 4th September 2023 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 17th February 2024 9:45pm BBC Scotland
Friday 23rd February 2024 11:30pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Greg McHugh Gary McLintoch
Robert Jack Jacko
Scott Fletcher Charlie
Paul-James Corrigan Adam
Stuart Bowman Sergeant Thomson
Leah MacRae Julie Jackson
Guest cast
Callum Cuthbertson Martin McLintoch
Victoria Balnaves Splitter
Antony Strachan (as Anthony Strachan) Chef
Doreen McGillivray Woman at Airport
David Kay Shop Assistant
Danielle Stewart Kirsty
Writing team
Greg McHugh Writer
Chris Grady Script Editor
Niall Clark Script Editor
Production team
Iain Davidson Director
Rab Christie Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Colin Gilbert Executive Producer
Elaine Campbell Line Producer
Walter J. Grant Editor
Graham Rose Production Designer
Carole K. Fraser Costume Designer
Oliver Cheesman Director of Photography
Jacqui Mallett Make-up Designer
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

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