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 3, Episode 1 - Shape Up

With the help of Jacko, Charlie and new recruit Mickey, Gary finally faces up to an uncomfortable home truth and makes a confession to his Dad and Julie - he is addicted to chips.

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Gary: Tank Commander. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Physical trainer Corporal Fox doesn't hold back in telling Gary how much of a bad shape he is in so, humiliated and determined to save face with the boys, Gary challenges Fox to a race, with a demotion on the cards if he loses.

With the help of Jacko, Charlie and new recruit Mickey, Gary finally faces up to an uncomfortable home truth and makes a confession to his Dad and Julie - he is addicted to chips.

Through training and control of his chip intake, Gary feels ready to race Fox and his Dad also arrives with a special drink he has made for Gary to give him energy.

However, when Fox drinks it instead of Gary, there are disastrous consequences. The first episode also sees the return of the much-loved flashback scenes where Gary and his pals pay homage to Adele.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 24th September 2012
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 29th September 2012 11:40pm BBC1 Scot
Thursday 21st January 2021 10:30pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 23rd January 2021 9:00pm BBC Scotland
Monday 6th December 2021 11:00pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Greg McHugh Gary McLintoch
Robert Jack Jacko
Scott Fletcher Charlie
Stuart Bowman Sergeant Thomson
Leah MacRae Julie Jackson
James Rottger Mickey
Guest cast
Callum Cuthbertson Martin McLintoch
James Allenby-Kirk Chef
Ben McGregor PTI Fox
Writing team
Greg McHugh Writer
Chris Grady Script Editor
Production team
Iain Davidson Director
Iain Davidson Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Rab Christie Executive Producer
Walter J. Grant Editor
Graham Rose Production Designer
Carole K. Fraser Costume Designer
Jan Pester Director of Photography
Jacqui Mallett Make-up Designer
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

Videos

Peas and Peace

Gary shares another moment of genius.

Featuring: Greg McHugh (Gary McLintoch).

Gary's Personal Best

Gary's fitness comes into question as he struggles to keep up with the lads.

I'm addicted to chips

Gary faces up to reality.

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