Tank commander set for live show at glasgows sse hydro. Tank commander star greg mchugh lands role in multi. Greg mchugh, appearing in character as gary, talks to nicola sturgeon, kezia dugdale, ruth davidson, willie rennie, patrick harvie and david coburn this tv special follows on from some online activity involving the character. The show originated in 2008 as a oneoff pilot for more4, under the title garys war. If you want to start a triviagarytankcommander page, just click the edit button above. Ahead of the scottish elections in 2016, gary tank commander talks to the leaders of each of the scottish political parties nicola sturgeon, kezia dugdale, ruth davidson, willie rennie, patrick harvie and david coburn.
After three series of the highly successful bbc tv series, gary tank commanders live show will follow in the footsteps of still game, kevin bridges and diversity performing at the,000seat arena. Gary mclintoch greg mchugh is a tank commander in the british army who loves getting a sun tan, eating chips and philosophising about everything from pizza to the peace process. Tank commander in this sixpart comedy series, corporal gary mclintoch returns from his tour of duty in iraq to the barracks, and offers unique insights into both worlds. I found it and gave it a try on the iplayer i have a lot of long train journeys. Both dvds include hilarious manoeuvres on and off duty.
Graeme hunter tank commander was never a big hit down south, so its not as if they got me in because they thought i was a big name. Tank commander is the funniest sitcom i have ever seen. The 26th british academy scotland awards were held on 6 november 2016 at the radisson blu hotel in glasgow, honouring the best scottish film and television productions of 2016. Exclusive extended editions of gary s interviews with scotlands political leaders. Tank commander is pitched into battle with scotlands political leaders ahead of the election in may. Weve drafted gary in to quiz all the scottish party leaders ahead of the election and find oot what its aw aboot. Tank commander gobsmacked when she described scottish ukip leader david coburns views as gsh. But while i always sit and marvel at their brilliance such. Jun 18, 2015 and gary admitted hes looking forward to making use of the venues technical capability. Minister for a bbc scotland election special that aired tonight on the. Garys initial misgivings are replaced with his excitement at being asked to be best man, and he starts making preparations for his special day.
Tank commander online full episodes of season 3 to. Awardwinning sitcom about an army corporal with an unforgiving sergeant and a disorderly group of mates. Greg mchugh, scott fletcher, robert jack, pauljames corrigan, stuart bowman, miles jupp, mike wozniak, william andrews, adam smith, iain davidson, gary tank commander season 2 gary tank commander series 2 gary. Comedian greg mchugh will take his comedy creation gary tank commander to the sse hydro in october for three nights. Gary complicates a training exercise by agreeing to pick up a cooker for his dad. Oct 07, 2010 gary talks us through life on the frontline. Gary tank commanders election special will see the unlikely interlocutor grill first minister nicola sturgeon, as well as labour leader kezia dugdale. With greg mchugh, scott fletcher, robert jack, stuart bowman. If youve no seen it, its basically all aboot me gary tank commander and ma boys jacko, charliea nd adam and what we get up tae when were no oot and aboot iraqside. Tank commander star greg mchugh has landed a part in a multi million pound adaptation of a blockbuster novel.
Tank commander gets ready to meet the scottish party leaders. Tank commanders election special 2016 tv movie release info. Gary tank commander to star in sec armadillo panto. Apr 12, 2016 gary tank commander s election special will see the unlikely interlocutor grill first minister nicola sturgeon, as well as labour leader kezia dugdale, the conservatives ruth davidson, the liberal democrats willie rennie, the greens patrick harvie and ukips david coburn in separate interviews. Gary tank commander is making fun of some things in the army and scottish life in general. He is the creator, writer and star of the bbc1 comedy series gary. Look back on still games big return at the sse hydro with our gallery below. The sitcom series follows the camp tank commander on leave at home mixing interview, documentary style shooting and flashback clips to hilarious moments in the barracks. Check out our gallery of classic scottish tv shows. Presented by bafta scotland, accolades were handed out for the best in featurelength film that were screened at british cinemas during 2016. Tank commander s election special bbc scotland comedy. Hoping to the replicate the massive success of the still game performances of 2014, the show entitled mission quite possible starts on thursday the. Greg mchugh, scott fletcher, robert jack, pauljames corrigan, stuart bowman, miles jupp, mike wozniak, william andrews, adam smith, iain davidson, gary tank commander season 2 gary tank commander. Tank commanders election special tv movie 2016 imdb.
Exclude ratings teen and up audiences 1 exclude warnings no archive warnings apply 1 exclude categories. Greg mchugh, famed for his hilarious creation for tv and latterly for stage at the sse hydro gary. Gary tank commander set to invade the hydro the list. Sec armadillo, glasgow announces gary tank commander to star in the giant family pantomime, jack and the beanstalk. Tank commander news, views, gossip, pictures, video. 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. Stuart bowman sergeant thomson will soon be starring in the massive historical drama versailles on bbc2. Gary tank commander holyrood election special 2016 watch live. Oneoff programme in which greg mchughs sitcom character talks to scotlands political leaders. The actor, from edinburgh, best known for playing the camp squaddie in. He also played howard in the channel 4 comedy fresh meat. Tank commander the popular tv show was taken to the stage by greg mchugh and sse hydro chiefs have pledged. Gary mclintoch greg mchugh is a tank commander in the british army who loves getting a sun tan, eating chips and philosophising about everything from. Gary and charlie are on guard duty on gary s birthday.
This is done through portraying real characters that one would meet in scotland or in the army indeed. Tank commander grills david on the subjects that matter. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Gary grills scotlands political leaders bonus bits mare gary. Exclusive extended editions of garys interviews with scotlands political leaders. Download subtitles for stagging on charlie starts a rumour about himself that gets out of hand. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Jordanian special forces rover replied may, 2020 at 12. Tank commander is a bafta awardwinning scottish sitcom, written and created by greg mchugh, and produced by the comedy unit. One off special for bbc scotlands 75th anniversary 1998.
Discussion in jollies bar started by admiralawesome, jan 28, 2011. Garys back and he wants to help everyone to get to know. A full series was subsequently commissioned and broadcast on bbc two scotland in december 2009, with the programme moving to bbc one scotland for the second series in january. A full series was subsequently commissioned and broadcast on bbc two scotland in december 2009, with the programme moving to bbc. Browse gary tank commander tour dates and order tickets for upcoming comedy shows near you. If you like a bit of banter i would recommend this item, however beware, it might be a bit hard to get if you are not acquainted to scottish life or the. The main plot of each episode is broken up with documentary style interview spots as gary gives his opinion on issues raised during that episode, and brief video. Tank commander and the strangely effective spanish man with a cup. Greg mchugh star of the hit comedy show gary tank commander is bringing a special live show to glasgow for three nights in october 2016. Nicola sturgeon was left in stitches by comedy star gary. I cannae tell ye all the details ae the show but it is called gary. Tank commanders election special bbc2 scot chat show.
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. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. A comic view on the daily life of a scottish tank commander, and the antics that the crew get themselves into. We could decide on a foam party, loads eh flashing lights.
Tank commander online full episodes of season 3 to 1. Tank commanders election special bbc scotland comedy. An armed farces sitcom featuring corporal gary mclintoch, of the 104th armoured regiment, british army. Greg mchugh born 5 january 1980 is a scottish actor and writer. Made by bbc scotland, it follows the mishaps of gary, his three soldier pals, his girlfriend and the other members of the unit. Tank commander, will star in this years sec armadillo pantomime as gary. Greg mchugh star of the hit comedy show gary tank commander is bringing a special live show to glasgow for three nights in october 2016 hoping to the replicate the massive success of the still game performances of 2014, the show entitled mission quite possible starts on thursday the 20 october 2016 and runs until saturday 22 october. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk 25 april 2016. Gary tank commander holyrood election special youtube.
Miles jupp, antony strachan, callum cuthbertson, greg mchugh, leah macrae, paul james corrigan, scott fletcher, stuart bowman. Yes, yes, of course there are cheers, mash, frasier, friends and so on. The show subtitled mission quite possible follows last years still. For fuller site visibility and advertfree browsing, simply login or register. Gary tank commander is live at the sse hydro in 2016.
Gary tank commander holyrood 2016 election special. Tank commander is a bafta awardwinning scottish sitcom, written and. Gary tank commander season 2 gary tank commander series 2 gary tank commander season two nonusa format, pal, reg. Tank commander is a fresh and funny sitcom about a new kind of comedy hero. Collecting it with a tank is one thing hiding it from the sergeant is another. Weve drafted in gary to quiz all the scottish party leaders ahead of the election, coming up tomorrow, willie rennie.