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Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit.

Gary: Tank Commander

BBC One Scotland and BBC Two Scotland sitcom about a soldier. 19 episodes (3 series), 2009 - 2012. Stars Greg McHugh, Robert Jack, Scott Fletcher, Paul-James Corrigan and others.

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

Cast & crew

Regular 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
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