His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. The Corrie star . He departed in the show's 999th episode "You Make Me Sick", which aired in June 2016. The WW2 Casualties Database is a work in progress and a huge undertaking. June 7, 2016. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The star reveals why pill-addicted Big Mac leaves the ED. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. My characters have always made sense to me and it does make life easier." We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 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'. He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Ive been very fortunate over the years and I have been very busy! Bath "BBC One - Casualty - MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker", "Charles Dale: 'I'm not sure people will miss me from Casualty!' 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. Last . Casualty S30. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current . 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. But the pair crashed, which resulted in Dennis' shock death and soap exit. Click here to upload yours. Ive got a shop to run! Drama Big Mac reveals all as his conscience gets the better of him. Senior Executive Producer is Deborah Sathe and Series Producer is Loretta Preece. "It's great! 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. "They do such an extraordinary job. 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And he's been there long enough to watch some of them grow up. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Charles father, Laurie, then took over the shop in 1964. Privacy Policy. This article about a British television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. 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. 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). Big Mac (Charles Dale) gets a Christmas tree. Could this weeks flashback lead to a more permanent return to the wards for Big Mac? 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. Les then tried to take his own life on New Year's Day but Dennis tracked him down and rushed him to hospital. Then I did various youth theatre things, went to the National Youth Theatre and was in drama school by the time I was 17." Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 59 Year Old Sagittarius #32. 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 actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC. Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Macs shock return for BBC1s 35th anniversary celebrations. "(laughs) I wish that was the truth! With gruelling schedules and intense scrutiny, it's no wonder that many soap stars decide to shun fame. "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. You know, just strange things, toilets, parking, you know, rubbish. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Read about our approach to external linking. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, The job at the hospital has been a whole new thing for him because people actually talk to him and are nice to him. When her husband Kenny became suspicious that they were having an affair, he went to the ambulance station in search of him. Charles Dale: Billy Traynor: Charles Dale: Larry Steadman: Charles Dale: Lisa Duffin: Catherine Shipton: . Call the Midwife season 12: US release date, cast, plot, trailer and all we know. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. 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. 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. 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. 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 resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. 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. PREVIOUS CASUALTY APPEARANCES : Charles has appeared in CASUALTY three times before his regular role. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As if that wasnt enough, Charles was recently elected as a town councillor for Tenby! How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Obviously they have ways of combating that, but, no, it wouldn't be for me." To learn more about an individual, you may contact Bill Beigel for research options for that person by clicking "Submit Search Request.". Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Charles Dale, added: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. And I dont know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? (? 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. (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford 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. Mads and Noel throw a party for the patients. Try and be somebody different, that's the job.". San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. Charles Dale left the show in June 2016 after his character became addicted to drugs and started stealing from the hospital's pharmacy. Charles' fans were quick to praise the star on his huge career move. 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 arrived on the cobbles back in 2000 and began a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw(Sue Cleaver) later that year. After a day of previewing TV, writing about TV and interviewing TV stars, Elaine likes nothing than to relax by watching TV. Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday . Charles Dale Expand search. By Patrick McLennan. He appeared in a couple of West End shows and played Dennis in Coronation Street (1960) for eighteen months. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Charles Dale (born 28 November 1963) is a Welsh actor known for his role as Big Mac on Casualty since 2007. 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. 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." 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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!" Please refresh the page and try again. ", Another posted: "Well done, hope it all goes well for you. 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. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman Casualty will kick-off it's 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. 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. There was a problem. November 28 Actor #25. 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. TV commercials for Somerfields supermarkets (1998-2000), In the cast of Casualty as the porter Big Mac, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. "Long story short, I am standing for election for my local council," Charles wrote on Twitter. 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. 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. Casualty has paid tribute to Big Mac after the character's exit last night (June 11). That's the joy of being a character actor viewers don't get sick of us quite as quickly I think!". Charles' character in Casualty was a hospital porter who worked his way up to medical life-saver. 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 shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. Charles Dale is a member of Richest Celebrities and TV Actors. 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. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. 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