Represented by the archer, Sagittarians are always on a quest for knowledge. Despite the change in direction, the Welsh star, 59, confirmed he is not retiring from acting. I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. E31 All episodes Cast & crew IMDbPro All topics Survivors Episode aired Apr 16, 2016 TV-PG IMDb RATING 6.0 /10 13 YOUR RATING Rate Drama Rita is left sickened by her ex-husband's new lover. Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. Did you learn more about Mac doing this episode? Charles Dale: Billy Traynor: Charles Dale: Larry Steadman: Charles Dale: Lisa Duffin: Catherine Shipton: . Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. There was a lad with a bamboo cane coming out of the cheek of his backside and I was in the green room watching it on one of the monitors and as they pulled it out that really made me go: "Wahey!!" 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. (? The feature-length episode will include some familiar faces from Casualty's 35-year history, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. But thats basically a mask that he puts on to keep people at distance when he gets afraid or embarrassed. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every time and you just go really? Try and be somebody different, thats the job.. Could you ever do Mac's job for real? DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Macs shock return for BBC1s 35th anniversary celebrations. 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. TRAINED : LAMDA. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. He's been isolated all his life, he looked after his mother til the day she died. 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 departed in the show's 999th episode "You Make Me Sick", which aired in June 2016. | Heres our guide to every episode in 2023, The Mandalorian season 3 cast: who's who in the Star Wars series, TV Tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, March 1. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. "(laughs) I wish that was the truth! "BBC One - Casualty - MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker", "Charles Dale: 'I'm not sure people will miss me from Casualty!' Writer for TV Times, Whats On TV, TV & Satellite Week and What To Watch. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Click here to upload yours. Drama Big Mac reveals all as his conscience gets the better of him. Also, everyone loves Derek!". "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." Hes also known for portraying Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street and Chief Constable Robin in ITVs Unforgotten. With gruelling schedules and intense scrutiny, it's no wonder that many soap stars decide to shun fame. BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram |. When her husband Kenny became suspicious that they were having an affair, he went to the ambulance station in search of him. 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.. There was a problem. (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford This article about a British television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. "Am I like Mac? Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. 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. Played by Charles Dale Big Mac tries to be everyone's friend and loves nothing more than sharing a few jokes over a nice cup of tea. The audience are going to love the episode!, Charles Dale, says: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. With Georgia Taylor, Lucy Gaskell, Tristan Gemmill, Hasina Haque. He played Steve Lewis in theBBC WalesseriesBelongingfrom 1999 to 2009. The actor is also known for his role in BBC's Casualty where he played hospital porter MacKenzie "Big Mac" Chalker from 2007 until 2016. Official Sites, He is the only actor to have appeared in both live-to-air episodes of TV's, In the cast of Casualty as the porter Big Mac [July 2008], View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Charles Dale is a member of Richest Celebrities and TV Actors. All rights reserved. Known for his roles in Casualty, as Big Mac, Chef in '90s. The drama is filmed at the BBC Roath Lock studio in Cardiff and has created many memorable characters such as Staff Nurse Duffy, played by Cathy Shipton, and nurse Charlie Fairhead played by Derek Thompson who has remained in the programme from the very first series and a list of stars who went on to further success including Tom Hiddleston and Kate Winslet. "They do such an extraordinary job. We see him helping Jessica and then they run into a gang "That's right a gang of young lads. Your CV is impressive! Casualty original Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) is the medical drama's longest serving character. Despite this, he will return for a guest appearance in the 30th anniversary at the start of series 31. 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. 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. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. We last saw Mac being arrested. After occasional acting roles, he Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. That to him is an entirely new experience. Please refresh the page and try again. After Dennis had an affair with Janice Battersby, played by Vicky Entwistle, 52, her husband Les - actor Bruce Jones, 68 - tried to gas himself in his car. ", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". 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. One wrote: "Well done you standing for election. Publicity Listings 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty's friendly, reliable porter. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. 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.. Charles Dale is 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. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. We pay for videos too. The episode, which will air later in the summer, goes back in time to a day in the Emergency Department which, unbeknownst to some of its staff, sets in motion a chain of events which changes the course of their future. Bath It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Gerwyn Price trains with Dragons ahead of rugby return, The darts superstar limbered up for his return to rugby by teaming up with the Dragons, Mike Brown claims this is worst Wales team he's seen and accuses Alun Wyn Jones, Royals 'appalled' as 'stunned' Harry and Meghan confirm they've been asked to vacate UK home Frogmore Cottage, Frogmore Cottage eviction has reportedly 'left Harry and Meghan stunned, and at least two members of the Royal Family appalled'. View our online Press Pack. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. 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. 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. If you would like to make a contribution to help to complete the database, please contact bill.beigel@ww2research.com, with thanks! Further roles emerged in ITV's Steel River Blues (2004) and a children's series Barking! ( What's on TV ) published March 10, 2009. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Casualty celebrates its 35th birthday with a special extended episode on Saturday 14 August at 8.45pm. I've got a shop to run," he laughed. And on occasions find him quite funny. 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 . But because of people in the hospital hes slowly discovering it." Follow actors to get notifications and filter by them in top charts. And he's been there long enough to watch some of them grow up. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. - Coronation Street spoilers: Frightened Hope begs Fiz not to attack her, Coronation Street stars Georgia Taylor and Charlie De Melo fuel romance rumours with birthday selfie, Coronation Street spoilers: Daisys gut punch as mum Christina starts dating her stalker Justin, Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon reveals baby sons name and meaning behind it, 10 soap spoilers this week: Coronation Street kidnap, Emmerdale Suzy exposed, EastEnders exit, Hollyoaks custody battle, Do not sell or share my personal information. Reunion Tour?. Tony Marshall is also making a return for the anniversary special after his tragic death in the show earlier this year meaning that Big Mac and Noel will be back together again. MORE : 10 soap spoilers this week: Coronation Street kidnap, Emmerdale Suzy exposed, EastEnders exit, Hollyoaks custody battle, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Coronation Street and Casualty actor Charles Dale reveals surprising new career 20 years after dramatic soap death Shan Ally Published: 15:26, 26 Apr 2022 Updated: 16:46, 26 Apr 2022. 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]. The episode will also see the instruction of new character Stevie, played by Elinor Lawless. 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. 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You know, just strange things, toilets, parking, you know, rubbish. Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Please refresh the page and try again. "Contentious opinion of the day, Finn Russell is a bloody liability." For other inquiries, Contact Us. You will receive a verification email shortly. When things don't go his way he can be overly sensitive, and. Last . "Today a staff member from my local paper came into my shop (another long story, and no, I havent retired) and asked me if I wanted to pay 50 to have my name and contact details put in the paper alongside the other candidates. The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. 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!" How did you become involved in acting? Big Mac (Charles Dale) gets a Christmas tree. After leaving school in 1979, he became an assistant stage manager Charles played the role of Big Mac in Casualty from 2007-2016. Are you like him in any way at all? Read about our approach to external linking. How do we fix this?. Big Mac is blackmailed. "I look at things and sometimes I think 'that needs fixing," he told Wales Online of his new councillor role. 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. "(laughs) I'm not sure if Id go that far! June 7, 2016. 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). Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! 59 Year Old Sagittarius #32. What happens next? Charles Dale left the show in June 2016 after his character became addicted to drugs and started stealing from the hospital's pharmacy. 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. Those little things.". Of course there are massive highs when they have successes, but you are dealing with sadness, grief and pain on a fairly constant level. - 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. Acting isn't always a long-term career option and many former soap stars have stepped out of the limelight to support their families and go back to a quieter life. Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman 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. 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. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will reprise their roles as Noel, Big Mac and Cal for a one-off special. ", CD: "T and I have a very special relationship. I love playing Big Mac, hes very funny, makes me laugh, so all the little bits and pieces that I do running around pushing my trolleys is always good fun, but actually to have something that you can get your teeth into is good and interesting. We're not home, that's just the nature of the beast.". Follow Charles Dale. Privacy Policy. 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 (born 28 November 1963) is a Welsh actor known for his role as Big Mac on Casualty since 2007. James overdoses a patient. "I always knew. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. My characters have always made sense to me and it does make life easier." . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Well-known for its big stunts, emotion and issue based storytelling, Casualty has announced that it will kick-off its next series with a special feature length anniversary episode. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. That's the joy of being a character actor viewers don't get sick of us quite as quickly I think!". Casualty will kick-off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. 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