Charles' fans were quick to praise the star on his huge career move. Sagittarius Named Charles #13. (Image credit: BBC) Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. It's quite unusual for Casualty because there's a lot of flashbacks." Charles' character in Casualty was a hospital porter who worked his way up to medical life-saver. ", Another posted: "Well done, hope it all goes well for you. The episode, which will air later in the summer, will go 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. Privacy Policy. HEIGHT : 5ft 11. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Les then tried to take his own life on New Year's Day but Dennis tracked him down and rushed him to hospital. It will be a surprise to viewers to see Cal (Richard Winsor) again, since his devastating death at the hands of Scott in 2017. His big break came, when he appeared as the Chef, in a television series The Lakes (1997). 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. 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 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.". Are you like him in any way at all? Viewers saw Big Mac (Charles Dale) leave the ED after righting his wrongs . Hes also known for portraying Dennis Stringer in Coronation Street and Chief Constable Robin in ITVs Unforgotten. 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 wish that was the truth! Winter Wonderland: Directed by Declan O'Dwyer. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Charles father, Laurie, then took over the shop in 1964. 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. "(laughs) I'm not sure if Id go that far! 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. All rights reserved. "BBC One - Casualty - MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker", "Charles Dale: 'I'm not sure people will miss me from Casualty!' This button displays the currently selected search type. Please refresh the page and try again. 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.' Mads and Noel throw a party for the patients. ", CD: "T and I have a very special relationship. 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. He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. And because of what's happened to Mac in the past, his mental state isn't that strong that he can handle them. 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. ( What's on TV ) published March 10, 2009. Ive got a shop to run! Heres how it works. Big Mac lives on a tough estate and he knows everybody on that estate because he's that kind of person. 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. I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. Does Mac feel that he has made Jessica a target? Also, everyone loves Derek!". 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 . DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. 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. Well-known for its big stunts, emotion and issue based storytelling,. How do we fix this? 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. He also talks frankly about the good and the bad aspects of working on BBC1's flagship medical show and gives Big Mac fans a glimmer of hope We can't believe you're leaving Casualty after eight years. But one former Coronation Street actor has been found fulfilling a rather normal job, while still enjoying a very successful acting career. 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." This article about a British television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. Known for. 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. 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Charles Dale: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. The Casualty 35th anniversary special will air at 8.45 pm on Saturday, August 14th on BBC One. "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. "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 service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? Casualty original Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) is the medical drama's longest serving character. 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. He played Steve Lewis in the BBC Wales series Belonging (1999-2009). Casualty will kick-off it's 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. Casualty has paid tribute to Big Mac after the character's exit last night (June 11). Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. 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.. 12 Jun 2016. But thats basically a mask that he puts on to keep people at distance when he gets afraid or embarrassed. TRAINED : LAMDA. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Charles arrived on the cobbles back in 2000 and began a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw(Sue Cleaver) later that year. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. When things don't go his way he can be overly sensitive, and. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. One wrote: "Well done you standing for election. Feedback received for Casualty (page 9 of 16): George Rainsford (Casualty) Success! 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. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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. - 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. Then I did various youth theatre things, went to the National Youth Theatre and was in drama school by the time I was 17." Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday . My characters have always made sense to me and it does make life easier." We last saw Mac being arrested. ", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. Return of the Mac! He is known for being a TV Actor. And on occasions find him quite funny. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. He appeared in a couple of West End shows and played Dennis in Coronation Street (1960) for eighteen months. 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. November 28 Actor #25. You will receive a verification email shortly. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Casualty S30. 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. View our online Press Pack. Charles Dale (born 28 November 1963) is a Welsh actor known for his role as Big Mac on Casualty since 2007. But the pair crashed, which resulted in Dennis' shock death and soap exit. Further roles emerged in ITV's Steel River Blues (2004) and a children's series Barking! We see him helping Jessica and then they run into a gang "That's right a gang of young lads. Ive been very fortunate over the years and I have been very busy! All rights reserved. "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." 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After a day of previewing TV, writing about TV and interviewing TV stars, Elaine likes nothing than to relax by watching TV. 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. There was a problem. 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." Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. 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. as DS Gareth Rees in The Pembrokeshire Murders as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker . Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. 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. 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. Fact vs Fiction: The Gold did the Brink's-Mat robbers get caught? 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. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale. Big Mac (Charles Dale) gets a Christmas tree. - IMDb Mini Biography By: After leaving school in 1979, he became an assistant stage manager Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. 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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. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. "The crew, as usual, were wonderful, with loads of friends and familiar faces. Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Bianca Gascoigne reveals very unusual name for her newborn daughter, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway hit by complaints over 'cruel' prank, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. (2004) in 2004. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's 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. "No it doesn't bother me, well except for one time that did make me flinch. - April 21st, 2016 Hello! He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. You know, just strange things, toilets, parking, you know, rubbish. "They do such an extraordinary job. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! 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've got a shop to run," he laughed. Could you ever do Mac's job for real? 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[5], In 2017, he played Hugo in the new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.[6][7]. Mac is a lot different to other characters you've played. He played Steve Lewis in theBBC WalesseriesBelongingfrom 1999 to 2009. After occasional acting roles, he 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 59 Year Old Sagittarius #32. "Contentious opinion of the day, Finn Russell is a bloody liability." How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? The star reveals why pill-addicted Big Mac leaves the ED. Of course there are massive highs when they have successes, but you are dealing with sadness, grief and pain on a fairly constant level. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman 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. ", A third added: "Best of luck fella hopefully less toxic than national politics.". 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. "You have to find a balance," he explained. " Keep checking our Casualty page for more exclusive interviews. Work has been a little quieter for the telly veteran so far this year but the new town councillor doesnt mind. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. 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 is a Sagittarius. Known for his roles in Casualty, as Big Mac, Chef in '90s. Casualty boss Jon Sen on improvised special: 'This is the reality of what paramedics face' Your CV is impressive! 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. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. 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'll keep my fingers crossed for you. How did you become involved in acting? BA1 1UA. "And I don't know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? Charles is turning 60 years old in He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. CD: "Never say never!" 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That's the joy of being a character actor viewers don't get sick of us quite as quickly I think!". He's been isolated all his life, he looked after his mother til the day she died. 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. How are you with all the blood and gore? With Georgia Taylor, Lucy Gaskell, Tristan Gemmill, Hasina Haque. Casualty will kick-off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. There was a problem. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. present) (1 child). Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. "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 job at the hospital has been a whole new thing for him because people actually talk to him and are nice to him. The audience are going to love the episode!, 14.08.21#Casualty35 pic.twitter.com/xJPzPv4Tph. moved to London and trained at LAMDA. Charles Dale bids a sad farewell this weekend, as he leaves CASUALTY after nine years on the show. 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 has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Despite this, he will return for a guest appearance in the 30th anniversary at the start of series 31. It's like anything, you always know who the troublemakers are." When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current . He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. "I always knew. 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. Hes been scared to go out and hes terrified of life. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! 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. The actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. I did amateur dramatics. He is a private family man who does not court publicity. 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. Despite the change in direction, the Welsh star, 59, confirmed he is not retiring from acting. Kick-Off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode you standing for election of previewing,... 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