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 4 - Big Cuts Are The Biggest

With the threat of looming barracks closures, an irritated Sergeant Thomson prepares everyone for an MP's visit. But frantic preparations see Thomson injured, so Gary steps up to show the MP around.

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Gary: Tank Commander. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary and his comrades are under threat of their barracks closing and Sergeant Thomson is more irritable than usual as he prepares everyone for the visit of MP Steven Maxwell.

The frantic preparations see Thomson injured so Gary steps up to show the MP around. Under strict instructions from Thomson to stick rigidly to the 'boring' agenda, Gary has a better idea and he and Mickey defy the Sergeant to appeal to the MP's appetite for action, but they underestimate just how insatiable it is.

Gary and the team also pay homage to Rizzle Kicks from the frontline.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th October 2012
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 21st October 2012 12:00am BBC1 Scot
Thursday 11th February 2021 10:30pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 13th February 2021 9:00pm BBC Scotland
Monday 10th January 2022 11:30pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Greg McHugh Gary McLintoch
Scott Fletcher Charlie
Stuart Bowman Sergeant Thomson
Miles Jupp Captain Fanshaw
James Rottger Mickey
Guest cast
Jack Docherty Steven Maxwell
Sophie Reid Lucy
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

Videos

Down With the Trumpets

Gary and the lads take some time out to show off some moves.

Charlie's Emergency

Gary seeks the answer to an urgent query.

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