Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit
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
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Series 2, Episode 3 - Too Many Chefs

Sergeant Thomson punishes Gary and the boys by putting them on kitchen duty for the Captain's important dinner.

Further details

Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Captain Fanshaw (Miles Jupp), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Following a prank that goes wrong, Sergeant Thomson takes a brief break from his day off to punish Gary and the boys by putting them on kitchen duty for the Captain's important dinner.

Chef works hard to keep them under control while also trying to create a dinner good enough to impress Colonel Fanshaw, the Captain's father. But when an inebriated Thomson returns to wreak havoc in the kitchen, it is left to Gary to ensure that the dinner is a success and the Captain isn't embarrassed.

Gary also gives his own unique thoughts on the people he admires the most in the world, the BP disaster, David Cameron's big society and politics - plus the boys give an online song tribute to the Pussycat Dolls.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th January 2011
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 22nd January 2011 9:45pm BBC2 Scot
Tuesday 9th August 2011 12:45am BBC3
Friday 24th January 2020 10:00pm BBC Scotland
Monday 27th January 2020 11:30pm BBC Scotland
Friday 31st July 2020 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Sunday 2nd August 2020 10:30pm BBC Scotland
Monday 1st November 2021 11:30pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 9th November 2023 11:30pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 11th November 2023 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
Miles Jupp Captain Fanshaw
Leah MacRae Julie Jackson
Guest cast
David Reed Rupert Fanshaw
James Allenby-Kirk (as James Allenby) Chef
Michael MacKenzie Colonel Fanshaw
Writing team
Greg McHugh Writer
Chris Grady 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
David Jennings 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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