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But thats basically a mask that he puts on to keep people at distance when he gets afraid or embarrassed. Charles Dale, added: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. James overdoses a patient. Huw Nathan, Other Works 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. June 7, 2016. Jez plays mind games on a confused Iain. "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. "Yes, because basically in a previous episode Mac caught one of the gang trying to steal drugs from the hospital and from that point on he becomes a marked man as far as they're concerned and they're going to terrorise him as much as they can. 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.' Charles Dale: Billy Traynor: Charles Dale: Larry Steadman: Charles Dale: Lisa Duffin: Catherine Shipton: . I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. Casualty is a BBC Studios production for BBC One. "They do such an extraordinary job. The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. Big Mac is blackmailed. Could this weeks flashback lead to a more permanent return to the wards for Big Mac? Charles left his beloved Tenby at the age of 17 to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. It is also a committed partner for the UKs independent sector through a mix of equity partnerships, content investment and international distribution for programme titles. "Contentious opinion of the day, Finn Russell is a bloody liability." But because of people in the hospital hes slowly discovering it." The episode will also see the instruction of new character Stevie, played by Elinor Lawless. There are huge, heart-breaking stories for Ethan and Jacob later in the series and Im delighted to also announce a wonderful two part special to be written by Barbara Machin, one of televisions most prestigious writers for Christmas 2021.. Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday night TV slot on BBC1 for 35 years and created many memorable characters along the way. Last . Charles father, Laurie, then took over the shop in 1964. Also, everyone loves Derek!". | Most Popular #112652. Your CV is impressive! He played Phil Tully in S9 E19 'Out of Time'; Billy Traynor in S13 E25 'Crazy Love' and Larry Steadman in S18 E5 'Flash in the . But, I don't act for any other reason than I enjoy doing it and what's the point of doing something you don't enjoy repeating the same thing over and over again. That to him is an entirely new experience. 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. Casualty have announced the return of Noel, Big Mac and Cal as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations. And on occasions find him quite funny. The job at the hospital has been a whole new thing for him because people actually talk to him and are nice to him. Hes not just a work colleague, he's one of my closest friends and one of a handful of people I consider family. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. We're not home, that's just the nature of the beast.". The Corrie star . 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 Further roles emerged in ITV's Steel River Blues (2004) and a children's series Barking! Follow Charles Dale. BBC Studios has offices in over 20 markets globally, including ten production bases in the UK and production bases or partnerships in a further nine countries around the world. 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. Ive got a shop to run! How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? 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. I've got a shop to run," he laughed. Former Casualty actor Charles Dale plays a key role in the episode as he takes on the part of the company's chief executive Jacob Tark, who is Bertie's father. The gym is tucked away in an unsuspecting industrial estate in the Swansea Valley and is run by a world-champion strongman who wants as many people as possible to feel included in his beloved sport. Well-known for its big stunts, emotion and issue based storytelling,. He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every bloody time and you just go 'really?' Casualty still pulls in between five and seven million viewers "When you consider, I mean when I was a young actor, this amount guaranteed you a second series, now for a show in today's day and age with the internet and cable channels and all the various other things going on, to pull in regularly this many viewers is extraordinary and long may it continue!" (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. - April 21st, 2016 Hello! 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. Fan favourite Big Mac (Charles Dale) was last seen in the ED in 2016, when he left after admitting to stealing medicine from the hospital. ", A third added: "Best of luck fella hopefully less toxic than national politics.". Charles Dale: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. He runs the shop with his sister Linzi and her husband Richard, and as if Charles wasnt busy enough, he is also a freshly minted Tenby town councillor. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. 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. Hes also known for portraying Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street and Chief Constable Robin in ITVs Unforgotten. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. Heres how it works. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. He has been involved in a number of storylines over the . Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. Les then tried to take his own life on New Year's Day but Dennis tracked him down and rushed him to hospital. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. "It's great! As well as active involvement in the WTW familys social media accounts, she has been known to get chatty on the red carpet and wander into the odd podcast. He later appeared as Clive, in Paradise Heights (2002) for the BBC with Neil Morrissey and Ralf Little as well as its spin-off The Eustace Bros. (2003). I start crying at the Andrex commercial when the puppy comes on so I don't know how people deal with death all day every day. He is married and lives in Wales with their son. It's quite unusual for Casualty because there's a lot of flashbacks." "Mac basically realises that it's time he stood up for himself and that he can't run from things that happened in the past all his life." . The audience are going to love the episode!, 14.08.21#Casualty35 pic.twitter.com/xJPzPv4Tph. Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman 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. Charles Dale (born 28 November 1963) is a Welsh actor known for his role as Big Mac on Casualty since 2007. He appeared in a couple of West End shows and played Dennis in Coronation Street (1960) for eighteen months. Reunion Tour?, Loretta Preece, Series Producer, says: There is a 35th anniversary smorgasbord to offer both new and old fans of Casualty with huge stunts, faces from the past, some indelible new characters and some wonderful story twists. Heres how it works. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After leaving school in 1979, he became an assistant stage manager Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He played Steve Lewis in the BBC Wales series Belonging (1999-2009). After occasional acting roles, he Just over a week since I received my first Casualty autograph success (Charles Dale), I received a second success today from George Rainsford, who plays Ethan Hardy in the show. 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. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. My characters have always made sense to me and it does make life easier." "No it doesn't bother me, well except for one time that did make me flinch. 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. But one former Coronation Street actor has been found fulfilling a rather normal job, while still enjoying a very successful acting career. Charles has also made appearances in several dramas including A Touch of Frost,The Bill,New Tricks,Where the Heart and The Pembrokeshire Murders. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ive been very lucky with work since we came out of lockdown and fortunately I had a week off between two series that Im filming, so a very easy decision. Big Mac who appeared in the programme for nine years, was known for his close and tight-knit friendship with receptionist Noel Garcia, played by Tony Marshall, with the pair getting up to a lot of mischief together. as DS Gareth Rees in The Pembrokeshire Murders as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker . 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. (Image credit: BBC) Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. He resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. How do we fix this?. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Mads and Noel throw a party for the patients. To get the latest What's On email updates from WalesOnline, click here, Charles Dale is returning to Casualty for the 35th anniversary special. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". Television [ edit] 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. The WW2 Casualties Database is a work in progress and a huge undertaking. Charles Dale is a member of Richest Celebrities and TV Actors. Reunion Tour?. Birth Name: Charles Dale Occupation: TV Actor Born In: Wales, United Kingdom Birthdate: November 28, 1963 Age: 59 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: Welsh Sexuality: N/A Charles Dale was born on the 28th of November, 1963. How are you with all the blood and gore? Casualty will kick-off it's 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. If you do look at my CV it does look like that! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. From November 2007 until June 2016, Dale portrayed Big Mac, a hospital porter, an Emergency Care Assistant and a Healthcare Assistant in the BBC One series Casualty.[3][4]. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every time and you just go really? Try and be somebody different, thats the job.. As if that wasnt enough, Charles was recently elected as a town councillor for Tenby! - News - Casualty - What's on TV", "Full cast announced for Everybody's Talking About Jamie", "Everybody's Talking About Jamie review joyous teen drag musical", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Dale&oldid=1084386673, This page was last edited on 24 April 2022, at 05:08. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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. 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