The audience are going to love the episode!, Charles Dale, says: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. Return of the Mac! 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. BA1 1UA. 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. November 28 Actor #25. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Charles Dale was born on 4 February 1963 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. ", A third added: "Best of luck fella hopefully less toxic than national politics.". This article about a British television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. Robyn comforts a fragile Glen. 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]. ", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". 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. - IMDb Mini Biography By: 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! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale. Viewers saw Big Mac (Charles Dale) leave the ED after righting his wrongs . England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ", CD: "T and I have a very special relationship. 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.. Known for his roles in Casualty, as Big Mac, Chef in '90s. 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. Please refresh the page and try again. He played Steve Lewis in theBBC WalesseriesBelongingfrom 1999 to 2009. Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Macs shock return for BBC1s 35th anniversary celebrations. Mads and Noel throw a party for the patients. Dale is an actor who is well 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. . 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. What happens next? Charles left his beloved Tenby at the age of 17 to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. "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." 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. Is he the sort of character you reckon you could have a pint with?! Casualty original Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) is the medical drama's longest serving character. 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. Publicity Listings HEIGHT : 5ft 11. Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. When her husband Kenny became suspicious that they were having an affair, he went to the ambulance station in search of him. 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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. But, I dont act for any other reason than I enjoy doing it and whats the point of doing something you dont enjoy repeating the same thing over and over again. [5], In 2017, he played Hugo in the new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.[6][7]. Then I did various youth theatre things, went to the National Youth Theatre and was in drama school by the time I was 17." How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? The Corrie star . Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. Charles father, Laurie, then took over the shop in 1964. We see him helping Jessica and then they run into a gang "That's right a gang of young lads. Follow Charles Dale. "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. Did you learn more about Mac doing this episode? But thats basically a mask that he puts on to keep people at distance when he gets afraid or embarrassed. I did amateur dramatics. moved to London and trained at LAMDA. 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). 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. Bath He is married and lives in Wales with their son. Big Mac (Charles Dale) gets a Christmas tree. DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. I think maybe two years later of him working in the hospital, yes! San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. He is known for being a TV Actor. Charles has also made appearances in several dramas including A Touch of Frost,The Bill,New Tricks,Where the Heart and The Pembrokeshire Murders. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Something went wrong, please try again later. "And I don't know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? TRAINED : LAMDA. BBC Studios/Gary Moyes BBC. CORONATION Street star Charles Dale has revealed his surprise new career move 20 years after his dramatic soap exit. 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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. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will reprise their roles as Noel, Big Mac and Cal for a one-off special. You haven't been off our screens! Could this weeks flashback lead to a more permanent return to the wards for Big Mac? Continuing his chat with Wales Online, Charles commented on his acting career and how he absolutely doesnt mind the quiet start to the year, as he has plenty of things to do! Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current . But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your 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. Charles Dale, added: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. But because of people in the hospital hes slowly discovering it." Work has been a little quieter for the telly veteran so far this year but the new town councillor doesnt mind. He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. 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. (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Certain actors out there that do the same performance every bloody time and you just go 'really?' 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 arrived on the cobbles back in 2000 and began a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw(Sue Cleaver) later that year. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . Ive been very fortunate over the years and I have been very busy! "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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. View our online Press Pack. And I dont know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? | Casualty is a BBC Studios production for BBC One. 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. 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 problem. 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