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. Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. Follow Charles Dale. record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. 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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. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! England and Wales company registration number 2008885. He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 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. DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. Click here to upload yours. ? Keep us informed how you are getting on. He is known for being a TV Actor. Hes been scared to go out and hes terrified of life. Bath What happened to Lucille in Call the Midwife and has she left for good. Feedback received for Casualty (page 9 of 16): George Rainsford (Casualty) Success! Viewers saw Big Mac (Charles Dale) leave the ED after righting his wrongs . 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. 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. 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. "Am I like Mac? November 28 Actor #25. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. 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. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. 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. 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. 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." 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. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! There was a problem. As if that wasnt enough, Charles was recently elected as a town councillor for Tenby! The star reveals why pill-addicted Big Mac leaves the ED. "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." He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. His big break came, when he appeared as the Chef, in a television series The Lakes (1997). as DS Gareth Rees in The Pembrokeshire Murders as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker . Les then tried to take his own life on New Year's Day but Dennis tracked him down and rushed him to hospital. You haven't been off our screens! 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. 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. Well-known for its big stunts, emotion and issue based storytelling,. 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. 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. But the pair crashed, which resulted in Dennis' shock death and soap exit. Your CV is impressive! 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. "Long story short, I am standing for election for my local council," Charles wrote on Twitter. 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. 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. "They do such an extraordinary job. CD: "Never say never!" - Call the Midwife season 12: US release date, cast, plot, trailer and all we know. Winter Wonderland: Directed by Declan O'Dwyer. (2004) in 2004. Charles Dale, added: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. You will receive a verification email shortly. Charles played the role of Big Mac in Casualty from 2007-2016. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. "(laughs) I wish that was the truth! He is a private family man who does not court publicity. And I dont know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? 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. Known for. Casualty has paid tribute to Big Mac after the character's exit last night (June 11). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. All rights reserved. Publicity Listings This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? In Ethan Hardys feverish dream in Casualty's 35th anniversary special, Big Mac and best mate, ED receptionist Noel Garcia, are bickering about who is more vital to the hospital, and rope Ethan and his brother Cal Knight into their disagreement. 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. Most Popular #112652. View our online Press Pack. 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. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. HEIGHT : 5ft 11. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. Even his Corrie character tried to help out in emergencies. (laughs) I think like Mac, I want the best for everybody and want everybody to be happy and anything for a quiet life. When things don't go his way he can be overly sensitive, and. Email [email protected] or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . 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." 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.. Sagittarius Named Charles #13. 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. Try and be somebody different, that's the job.". Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday night TV slot on BBC1 for 35 years and created many memorable characters along the way. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty's friendly, reliable porter. And he's been there long enough to watch some of them grow up. 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. I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. One wrote: "Well done you standing for election. The actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC. How did you become involved in acting? TV commercials for Somerfields supermarkets (1998-2000), In the cast of Casualty as the porter Big Mac, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. It's quite unusual for Casualty because there's a lot of flashbacks." 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. 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. If you do look at my CV it does look like that! What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. 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. PREVIOUS CASUALTY APPEARANCES : Charles has appeared in CASUALTY three times before his regular role. 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. Director Lee Haven Jones Writer Claire Miller Stars Chloe Howman But one former Coronation Street actor has been found fulfilling a rather normal job, while still enjoying a very successful acting career. The Casualty 35th anniversary special will air at 8.45 pm on Saturday, August 14th on BBC One. 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. Return of the Mac! We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. Read about our approach to external linking. 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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. 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. His father ran a 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. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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