Work has been a little quieter for the telly veteran so far this year but the new town councillor doesnt mind. Obviously they have ways of combating that, but, no, it wouldn't be for me." To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. CD: "The cast has changed a lot since I left and, because of Covid restrictions, I only really saw Tony, Richard [Winsor] and George [Rainsford], but it was lovely to share a socially distanced, outdoor pint with them after work. James overdoses a patient. 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. Hes also known for portraying Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street and Chief Constable Robin in ITVs Unforgotten. Charles Dale Popularity . Big Mac (Charles Dale) gets a Christmas tree. 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. 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. 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. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. CD: "Never say never!" Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Mac's shock return for BBC1's 35th anniversary celebrations. "I said 'no thank you', now I dont know about what you, but I think thats something a local paper should perhaps report on rather than charge for.". He's totally immature in the respect that he hasn't hadn't a life so hes never really experienced life, you know, girls are a complete old mystery to poor old Mac." Are you like him in any way at all? 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. (laughs) I think like Mac, I want the best for everybody and want everybody to be happy and anything for a quiet life. 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. Viewers saw Big Mac (Charles Dale) leave the ED after righting his wrongs . Discussing their return, Tony Marshall said: It was strange to come back but rewarding at the same time as the episode tackles yet another important subject. An entertainment writer with a diverse taste in TV and film, he lists Seinfeld, The Sopranos, The Chase, The Thick of It and Detectorists among his favourite shows, but steers well clear of most sci-fi. When things don't go his way he can be overly sensitive, and. 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. Then I did various youth theatre things, went to the National Youth Theatre and was in drama school by the time I was 17." Also, everyone loves Derek!". "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. present) (1 child). He has produced TV news and entertainment features on personalities as diverse as Nick Cave, Tom Hardy, Clive James, Jodie Marsh and Kevin Bacon and he co-produced and directed The Ponds, which has screened in UK cinemas, BBC Four and is currently available on Netflix. To learn more about an individual, you may contact Bill Beigel for research options for that person by clicking "Submit Search Request.". One wrote: "Well done you standing for election. 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. He is a private family man who does not court publicity. 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. Despite this, he will return for a guest appearance in the 30th anniversary at the start of series 31. "You have to find a balance," he explained. " Loretta Preece, Series Producer also teased whats to come as the medical drama heads into its 36th series: 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. You haven't been off our screens! 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. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current . Certain actors out there that do the same performance every bloody time and you just go 'really?' 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. ", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". Charles Dale 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. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. My mum and dad were big amateurs, and very good quality amateurs so I grew up sitting in the back of rehearsal rooms playing with my toy soldiers so I always watched people rehearsing. 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. Known for. November 28 Actor #25. Casualty will kick-off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. With Georgia Taylor, Lucy Gaskell, Tristan Gemmill, Hasina Haque. Hes not just a work colleague, he's one of my closest friends and one of a handful of people I consider family. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. Last . This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Casualty is a BBC Studios production for BBC One. In the cast of Casualty as the . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. You will receive a verification email shortly. "No it doesn't bother me, well except for one time that did make me flinch. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie Big Mac Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 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. record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. HEIGHT : 5ft 11. Keep us informed how you are getting on. 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. But between roles, Charles can be found chatting to customers from behind the counter of Dales Music as he carries on the family business that's been with the Dales since 1947, when Charles' grandad owned the music shop, and dad Laurie, took the shop on in 1964. You will receive a verification email shortly. 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. 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]. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou: release date, plot, interview and all we know, Sinead Keenan things you didn't know about the TV star, When is Casualty next on? Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! If you would like to make a contribution to help to complete the database, please contact bill.beigel@ww2research.com, with thanks! (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. 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. 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. 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!!" Known for his roles in Casualty, as Big Mac, Chef in '90s. 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. But the pair crashed, which resulted in Dennis' shock death and soap exit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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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Casualty has paid tribute to Big Mac after the character's exit last night (June 11). Its just as well really. 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 medical drama. Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Macs shock return for BBC1s 35th anniversary celebrations. He stayed away for 20 years before being drawn back to his roots when the sense of hiraeth got too much. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will be reprising their roles of much loved. If you do look at my CV it does look like that! The shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. 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. 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. Television [ edit] By Patrick McLennan. Charles Dale is a member of Richest Celebrities and TV Actors. Senior Executive Producer is Deborah Sathe and Series Producer is Loretta Preece. Charles Dale: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. 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. 12 Jun 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Charles has also made appearances in several dramas including A Touch of Frost,The Bill,New Tricks,Where the Heart and The Pembrokeshire Murders. 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). But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale. 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