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Gary: Tank Commander

TV·2009–2012·BBC Two·Comedy, War·30m

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This Comedy Unit production, follows the exploits of this flamboyant perma-tanned serviceman, who looks on his time in Iraq as a holiday and whose antics are more camp than Dogwood.

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Greg McHughGreg McHughGary McLintochScott FletcherScott FletcherCharlieRobert JackRobert JackJackoPaul-James CorriganPaul-James CorriganAdam

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