We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He has also made appearances in Lovejoy, Soldier Soldier, Bramwell, A Touch of Frost, Touching Evil III, The Bill, At Home with the Braithwaites, Burnside, Steel River Blues, New Tricks, Where the Heart Is, Holby City, Spaced, Rocket Man, The Pembrokeshire Murders and Unforgotten. Charles has also made appearances in several dramas including A Touch of Frost,The Bill,New Tricks,Where the Heart and The Pembrokeshire Murders. His big break came, when he appeared as the Chef, in a television series The Lakes (1997). Elinor Lawless as new consultant Stevie makes a splash right from her first episode and I am confident she will become one of the most talked about characters in Casualtys history. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. June 7, 2016. Is he the sort of character you reckon you could have a pint with?! Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. "Because they do like to put you in boxes and if you can find a niche and sit in it that can do you quite a lot of good. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Because they do like to put you in boxes and if you can find a niche and sit in it that can do you quite a lot of good. This article about a British television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. Casualty, styled as CASUAL+Y, is the longest running emergency medical drama series in the world, and the second-longest-running medical drama in the world behind . moved to London and trained at LAMDA. The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. Its just as well really. Charles father, Laurie, then took over the shop in 1964. The actor - who played Dennis Stringer in the ITV soap from 2000 to 2002 - will be swapping acting for politics as he stands for election at his local council. The actor spend time travelling the world with theatre productions, acting on Broadway and has a CV full of appearances in British TV classics, from Lovejoy, Touch of Frost and BBC's Sherwood to his larger roles in Corrie, Casualty and The Pembrokeshire Murders, all the while keeping the family shop going alongside his sister, Linzi. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will be reprising their roles of much loved characters Noel, Big Mac and Cal for a one-off special of the BBC Studios produced drama. The awards highlight educators from around the country cited by their peers for their dedication to the profession, community engagement, professional development, attention . Now the programme is celebrating its 35th birthday with a feature-length episode that will air on Saturday, August 14th on BBC1, and loveable Welsh porter 'Big Mac' played by Charles Dale is making a return for the episode that will go back in time. It's quite unusual for Casualty because there's a lot of flashbacks." We see him helping Jessica and then they run into a gang "That's right a gang of young lads. Charles Dale (born 4 February 1963) is a Welsh actor known for playing Big Mac in Casualty, Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street, Gary "Chef" Alcock in The Lakes and Clive Eustace in The Eustace Bros.[1][2] He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Represented by the archer, Sagittarians are always on a quest for knowledge. Follow Charles Dale. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. [5], In 2017, he played Hugo in the new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.[6][7]. He has been involved in a number of storylines over the . I think maybe two years later of him working in the hospital, yes! Charles joined the show as porter-turned-Healthcare Assistant Big Mac in Series 22 and is one of the show's longest serving characters having appeared in over 350 episodes. TRAINED : LAMDA. "(laughs) I'm not sure if Id go that far! How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? Reunion Tour?. DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. One wrote: "Well done you standing for election. Charles Dale left the show in June 2016 after his character became addicted to drugs and started stealing from the hospital's pharmacy. Television [ edit] "Long story short, I am standing for election for my local council," Charles wrote on Twitter. CORONATION Street star Charles Dale has revealed his surprise new career move 20 years after his dramatic soap exit. (Image credit: BBC) Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. ", A third added: "Best of luck fella hopefully less toxic than national politics.". I think to a certain degree we're alike in that. After leaving school in 1979, he became an assistant stage manager (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven, where he stayed for a year. And then they moved to Cardiff, two minutes from my house so I got to watch my son grow up and that's a real bonus for actors, because we're away. Something went wrong, please try again later. When her husband Kenny became suspicious that they were having an affair, he went to the ambulance station in search of him. I thoroughly enjoyed Corrie, I had a very nice time socially, it was great cast, Si Gregson is my son's godfather, you know, Steve McDonald, I had really good mates up there. So this happened pic.twitter.com/dZHEwOyOmd, Certainly keeping busy between jobs, Charles said: I look at things and sometimes I think that needs fixing. What happens next? Of course there are massive highs when they have successes, but you are dealing with sadness, grief and pain on a fairly constant level. That to him is an entirely new experience. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will reprise their roles as Noel, Big Mac and Cal for a one-off special. Bath HEIGHT : 5ft 11. He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. He's been isolated all his life, he looked after his mother til the day she died. We caught up with Charles Dale, 58, who plays Big Mac, to find out more Charles Dale: "Yes, I was very surprised to be asked back but obviously delighted. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content financing, development, production, sales, branded services, and ancillaries across both its own productions, and programmes and formats made by high-quality UK independents. I loved Manchester it's a great city, and then Casualty, for the first four years, I commuted from Cardiff to Bristol, and then just as it was getting to the point where I was like, 'I can't do this anymore.' When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But because of people in the hospital hes slowly discovering it." You haven't been off our screens! The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Even his Corrie character tried to help out in emergencies. Writer for TV Times, Whats On TV, TV & Satellite Week and What To Watch. Despite the change in direction, the Welsh star, 59, confirmed he is not retiring from acting. Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Macs shock return for BBC1s 35th anniversary celebrations. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every time and you just go really? Try and be somebody different, thats the job.. Known for his roles in Casualty, as Big Mac, Chef in '90s dark drama, The Lakes, Coronation Street's Dennis Stringer, recently he's been spotted in ITV big hitters, The Pembrokeshire Murders and Unforgotten. . - April 21st, 2016 Hello! After occasional acting roles, he moved to London and trained at LAMDA.He broke into television, when he appeared in Morgan's Boy (1984) and also worked consistently for the English Shakespeare Company. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Corrie star Charles Dale has swapped acting for politics as he reveals surprise career move, The actor played Dennis Stringer in the ITV soap before his soap death in 2002, Charles also played hospital porter Big Mac in BBC's Casualty, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Coronation Street and Casualty legend Charles T Dale has opened up about what life is like for him running a small family shop in Tenby. Does Mac feel that he has made Jessica a target? "Contentious opinion of the day, Finn Russell is a bloody liability." Coronation Street spoilers: Daniel to kill Justin after acid attack asRobMallardconfirms violent revenge? In March 2014, Iain and Big Mac were called out to a fire at a local B&B, but Iain realised that the casualty was Beth Archer, the wife of one of Iain's old army colleagues. The Pembrokeshire Murders: ITV release thrilling trailer, Dennis Stringer (Charles Dale, right) telling Eileen (Sue Cleaver) about his affair with Janice (Vicky Entwistle), Charles as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker in Casualty, Charles' grandad owned the music shop from 1947, and dad Laurie, took the shop on in 1964, What time does Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial kick off today and how to watch, Harry Styles makes career U-turn as he gears up to read Bedtime Story on CBeebies. Fact vs Fiction: The Gold did the Brink's-Mat robbers get caught? Casualty will kick-off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. It will be a surprise to viewers to see Cal (Richard Winsor) again, since his devastating death at the hands of Scott in 2017. It will be a surprise to viewers to see Cal (Richard Winsor) again, since his devastating death at the hands of Scott in 2017. Casualty has paid tribute to Big Mac after the character's exit last night (June 11). But the pair crashed, which resulted in Dennis' shock death and soap exit. Director Julie Edwards Writer John Yorke Stars Charles Dale Tony Marshall Chloe Howman See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Charles Dale Big Mac Charles Dale (born 4 February 1963) is a Welsh actor known for playing Big Mac in Casualty, Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street, Gary "Chef" Alcock in The Lakes and Clive Eustace in The Eustace Bros. After occasional acting roles, he All rights reserved. How did you become involved in acting? Les then tried to take his own life on New Year's Day but Dennis tracked him down and rushed him to hospital. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. Keep checking our Casualty page for more exclusive interviews. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. His father ran a He resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. You know, just strange things like toilets, parking, rubbish, those little things., Emmerdale star confirms Paddy will 'find his humour' again amid suicide story aftermath, Zack and Whitney's tragic final goodbye to lost baby Peach in EastEnders, Corrie star warns evil Justin may tear Daniel and Daisy apart forever. "BBC One - Casualty - MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker", "Charles Dale: 'I'm not sure people will miss me from Casualty!' Speaking about their return, Tony Marshall, says: It was strange to come back but rewarding at the same time as the episode tackles yet another important subject. You will receive a verification email shortly. Huw Nathan, Other Works He stayed away for 20 years before being drawn back to his roots when the sense of hiraeth got too much. With twenty years of experience as an entertainment journalist, Elaine writes for Whats on TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and (opens in new tab)www.whattowatch.com (opens in new tab) covering a variety of programs from gardening and wildlife to documentaries and drama. Return of the Mac! The actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC One medical drama, often spends time working at Dales Music alongside his sister Linzi and her husband Richard. You know, just strange things, toilets, parking, you know, rubbish. The same can be said for receptionist Noel (Tony Marshall) who tragically passed away at the beginning of the year in Casualtys BAFTA award winning Coronavirus episode. Charles Dale was born on 4 February 1963 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. We're not home, that's just the nature of the beast.". Click here to upload yours. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). If you would like to make a contribution to help to complete the database, please contact bill.beigel@ww2research.com, with thanks! The special will take the cast back in time as another character, Cal Knight played by Richard Windsor, is also making a return and two new characters will also be introduced. Casualty celebrates its 35th birthday with a special extended episode on Saturday 14 August at 8.45pm. Please refresh the page and try again. "I pretty much know about my character's life from the off, I don't know why, I've never been able to pinpoint it, but fortunately as an actor it's always been something that's come very natural to me. "No it doesn't bother me, well except for one time that did make me flinch. Charles Dale Popularity . Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. present) (1 child). Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman "It's just as well really. He is a private family man who does not court publicity. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Award-winning British programmes made by the business are internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, Doctor Who and Bluey. 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