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.
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 1 - Shape Up
Further details
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
Cast & crew
Greg McHugh | Gary McLintoch |
Robert Jack | Jacko |
Scott Fletcher | Charlie |
Stuart Bowman | Sergeant Thomson |
Leah MacRae | Julie Jackson |
James Rottger | Mickey |
Callum Cuthbertson | Martin McLintoch |
James Allenby-Kirk | Chef |
Ben McGregor | PTI Fox |
Greg McHugh | Writer |
Chris Grady | Script Editor |
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
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.