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 5 - Achtung Charlie

Gary is desperate to return home from a boring posting in Germany, but things start looking up after Charlie announces his engagement. The bride-to-be makes quite an impression, but Gary's initial misgivings turn to excitement when he is asked to be best man.

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Gary: Tank Commander. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

A posting to Germany hasn't quite lived up to the excitement levels of Afghanistan and Iraq and Gary is desperate to get home. However, when Charlie announces that he has just got engaged, the final week gets a lot more interesting.

Charlie's bride-to-be Anya makes quite an impression, and while Mickey thinks she seems fun, Jacko is less generous with his feedback.

Gary's initial misgivings are replaced with his excitement at being asked to be best man, and he starts making preparations for his special day. Gary meets Anya's family, including her cousin Jan, and organises an unforgettable stag do. The stage is set for Charlie's big day.

Notes

This episode was originally scheduled for Monday 22nd October 2012, but the broadcast was cancelled due to a hastily scheduled Panorama special.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 27th October 2012
Time
11:45pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 20th February 2021 9:30pm BBC Scotland
Monday 17th January 2022 11:30pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Greg McHugh Gary McLintoch
Robert Jack Jacko
Scott Fletcher Charlie
Stuart Bowman Sergeant Thomson
Miles Jupp Captain Fanshaw
James Rottger Mickey
Guest cast
Jamie Lemetti Mechanic
Jessica Tomchak Anya
Ryan Fletcher Jan
Anna Lehr Registrar
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

Imagine if monkeys could talk

Gary on being pals with primates.

Featuring: Greg McHugh (Gary McLintoch).

Music Video: Pray

Gary shows off his Gary Barlow side.

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