Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. I've got a shop to run," he laughed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? "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. Big Mac (Charles Dale) gets a Christmas tree. (2004) in 2004. Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie Big Mac Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. as DS Gareth Rees in The Pembrokeshire Murders as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker . 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Casualty original Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) is the medical drama's longest serving character. It will be a surprise to viewers to see Cal (Richard Winsor) again, since his devastating death at the hands of Scott in 2017. He is married and lives in Wales with their son. 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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. 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. 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. Return of the Mac! 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 played the role of Big Mac in Casualty from 2007-2016. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. November 28 Actor #25. Ive been very fortunate over the years and I have been very busy! "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." How do we fix this?. 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. Charles' character in Casualty was a hospital porter who worked his way up to medical life-saver. 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. PLACE OF BIRTH : Tenby, Pembrokeshire. By Patrick McLennan. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. (? Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. 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Casualty boss Jon Sen on improvised special: 'This is the reality of what paramedics face' Hes been scared to go out and hes terrified of life. Are you like him in any way at all? 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. I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. 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. "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. Casualty will kick-off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. 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There was a problem. Heres how it works. 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. 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 . Those little things.". Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will be reprising their roles of much loved. Its just as well really. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Known for. 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. HEIGHT : 5ft 11. Follow actors to get notifications and filter by them in top charts. 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. "No it doesn't bother me, well except for one time that did make me flinch. Senior Executive Producer is Deborah Sathe and Series Producer is Loretta Preece. (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Rita relishes in Iain's comfort and attention. 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. Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself', EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale ALL cancelled tonight here's why, Jeremy Clarkson axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host. The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. Mads and Noel throw a party for the patients. Please refresh the page and try again. BA1 1UA. "Long story short, I am standing for election for my local council," Charles wrote on Twitter. San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. Charles left his beloved Tenby at the age of 17 to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. That's the joy of being a character actor viewers don't get sick of us quite as quickly I think!". The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. Robyn comforts a fragile Glen. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, How do we fix this? Keep us informed how you are getting on. Get directions, reviews and information for Bankers Life & Casualty Company in San Bernardino, CA. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). I think maybe two years later of him working in the hospital, yes! 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. This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. 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 I don't know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? 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. It's quite unusual for Casualty because there's a lot of flashbacks." Actors that have appeared in over 100 episodes of a TV show. Follow Charles Dale. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every bloody time and you just go 'really?' What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. present) (1 child). Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. "Am I like Mac? Keep checking our Casualty page for more exclusive interviews. Publicity Listings Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. Charles is a Sagittarius. 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 was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. BA1 1UA. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. . If you do look at my CV it does look like that! He is a private family man who does not court publicity. With Georgia Taylor, Lucy Gaskell, Tristan Gemmill, Hasina Haque. Privacy Policy, Casualty spoilers: Stevie plans revenge against abusive Marcus, Casualty star George Rainsford reveals very honest reason why he left as Ethan, Casualty spoilers: Stevie discovers the shocking truth about Marcus, Casualty spoilers: Nigel Harman debuts as Max Christie in train crash drama, First look as EastEnders star Nigel Harman joins Casualty as new Clinical Lead, stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage, Do not sell or share my personal information. Former Coronation Street legend Charles Dale has recently opened up on his life - admitting he is facing serious financial issues while in the midst of a divorce from his wife.. "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.". And I dont know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? 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. 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. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Reunion Tour?. 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. But because of people in the hospital hes slowly discovering it." Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. CD: "Never say never!" 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. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Something went wrong, please try again later. Try and be somebody different, that's the job.". How are you with all the blood and gore? 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? Charles Dale was born on 4 February 1963 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Obviously they have ways of combating that, but, no, it wouldn't be for me." But over the course of the episode, he remembers what he used to be like basically and the person he used to be and that he's got to stand up for himself and the people around him." - 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. "It's great! His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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 . 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. 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. I think to a certain degree we're alike in that. Well-known for its big stunts, emotion and issue based storytelling,. ? Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. Feedback received for Casualty (page 9 of 16): George Rainsford (Casualty) Success! 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. Big Mac lives on a tough estate and he knows everybody on that estate because he's that kind of person. That to him is an entirely new experience. 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." Haven, where he stayed for a year. But Mac has this mask that he puts on from time to time, which is his pomposity and his know-all approach, all that kind of side of him. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. 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!!" 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.' His father ran a 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. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every time and you just go really? Try and be somebody different, thats the job.. Privacy Policy. 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. Charles Dale is a member of Richest Celebrities and TV Actors. 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. 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. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. He resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale. 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. Heres how it works. Return of the Mac! You haven't been off our screens! Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday . Charles' fans were quick to praise the star on his huge career move. We pay for videos too. 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. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . 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. Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman He played Steve Lewis in theBBC WalesseriesBelongingfrom 1999 to 2009. 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. Most Popular #112652. Charles Dale Popularity . He is known for being a TV Actor. Please refresh the page and try again. But one former Coronation Street actor has been found fulfilling a rather normal job, while still enjoying a very successful acting career. Charles is turning 60 years old in He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? Read about our approach to external linking. Edward and James tell Ruth they are a couple now in front of the staff. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. With gruelling schedules and intense scrutiny, it's no wonder that many soap stars decide to shun fame. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. ", A third added: "Best of luck fella hopefully less toxic than national politics.". "BBC One - Casualty - MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker", "Charles Dale: 'I'm not sure people will miss me from Casualty!' TV commercials for Somerfields supermarkets (1998-2000), In the cast of Casualty as the porter Big Mac, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. He played Steve Lewis in the BBC Wales series Belonging (1999-2009). The shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. Hes also known for portraying Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street and Chief Constable Robin in ITVs Unforgotten. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ( What's on TV ) published March 10, 2009. My characters have always made sense to me and it does make life easier." 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.. 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