Gary: Tank Commander

2009 • BBC

4.6

29 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Be the Best

11/15/09

Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull of the great escape.

2 Green Gods

11/23/09

Gary swaps the tank for a Green Goddess as the army covers a firefighters' strike. The boys prepare for their first fire, but when it finally comes, it's their people skills that face the ultimate test.

3 The General

11/30/09

General Randy Badger arrives from America on official duty. He enlists Gary and the boys, and instigates his own mission - to drink beer, see strippers and find his Scottish ancestors, the McBadgers. Hoo ya.

4 The Great Debate

12/7/09

Gary goes to St Andrews for a debate against a formidable opponent. He has been briefed on what to say, but when he takes the stage, he surprises everyone, including himself.

5 In the Field

12/14/09

Gary complicates a training exercise by agreeing to pick up a cooker for his Dad. Collecting it with a tank is one thing - hiding it from the sergeant is another.

6 Stagging On

12/21/09

Gary and Charlie are on guard duty on Gary's birthday. Charlie starts a rumour about himself that gets out of hand, and Gary's determination to enjoy his birthday is tested by some awful presents and unexpected guests.

About this show

Award-winning sitcom about an Army corporal with an unforgiving sergeant and a disorderly group of mates. Containing flashback footage of the boys in Iraq, as well as monologues where Gary offers his upbeat and often surreal thoughts on the wider world, Gary: Tank Commander is a fresh and funny sitcom about a new kind of comedy hero.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

29 reviews

Rabbie lad

July 22, 2016

Funny as anything! 1 of my top 5 comedies Ever!!

Adam B

April 14, 2015

Hello Burger King, Gary speaking. Awesome

2 people found this review helpful

Karin Main

July 12, 2015

Soooo funny

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