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A soldier on leave from the Iraq war offers a comic look at life on the front lines as well as on the home front.

Comedy · 2009 · 28 min

Starring Greg McHugh , Robert Jack , Stuart Bowman

Director Iain Davidson

EPISODE 1

Be the Best

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 off the great escape.

28 min · 15 Nov 2009
EPISODE 2

Green Gods

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.

28 min · 22 Nov 2009
EPISODE 3

The General

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.

29 min · 29 Nov 2009
EPISODE 4

The Great Debate

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.

29 min · 6 Dec 2009
EPISODE 5

In the Field

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.

29 min · 13 Dec 2009
EPISODE 6

Stagging On

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.

29 min · 20 Dec 2009

Greg McHugh

Actor
Robert Jack

Actor
Stuart Bowman

Actor
Scott Fletcher

Charlie
Iain Davidson

Director
Iain Davidson

Producer
Chris Grady

Writer
Greg McHugh

Writer