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 3 - Bad Cammy

When Cammy, an old adversary of Gary's, is posted to the barracks, old rivalries soon erupt into a brawl. As vengeful actions escalate, Gary finds himself in serious danger of being kicked out of the army forever.

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Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Cammy (William Andrews), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Cammy, an old adversary of Gary, is posted to the barracks and old rivalries are soon restored after Cammy tricks Gary into buying a cheap watch. The result is a brawl and Sergeant Thomson punishes them both.

When a series of tit for tat exchanges follow, things quickly get out of hand and army property is defaced with Gary the number one suspect.

With the boys unable to provide an alibi and Thomson refusing to believe that Cammy was behind it, Gary finds himself in serious danger of being kicked out of the army forever.

Gary and his troops also pay tribute to Cher Lloyd in their flashbacks to the frontline.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th October 2012
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 13th October 2012 11:30pm BBC1 Scot
Thursday 4th February 2021 10:30pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 6th February 2021 9:00pm BBC Scotland
Monday 3rd January 2022 11:30pm 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
William Andrews Cammy
James Allenby-Kirk Chef
Writing team
Greg McHugh Writer
Chris Grady Writer
Niall Clark 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

Video

The Boy Who Could Cry Like a Wolf

Gary recalls a childhood tale with a message - 'The Boy Who Could Cry Like a Wolf'.

Featuring: Greg McHugh (Gary McLintoch).

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