His big break came, when he appeared as the Chef, in a television series The Lakes (1997). 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. If you would like to make a contribution to help to complete the database, please contact bill.beigel@ww2research.com, with thanks! 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. Even while he spent nine and two years on Casualty and Coronation Street respectively, he still managed to keep things interesting. Mac is still coming to terms with the fact, in reality he's deeply introverted and he can't believe that people at the hospital actually like him. All rights reserved. "(laughs) I'm not sure if Id go that far! June 7, 2016. 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. 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. 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. 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. After leaving school in 1979, he became an assistant stage manager Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, All rights reserved. Could you ever do Mac's job for real? Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale. The audience are going to love the episode!, Charles Dale, says: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. The shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Viewers saw Big Mac (Charles Dale) leave the ED after righting his wrongs . Charles' fans were quick to praise the star on his huge career move. I think to a certain degree we're alike in that. 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. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. Reunion Tour?. 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. With gruelling schedules and intense scrutiny, it's no wonder that many soap stars decide to shun fame. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. TRAINED : LAMDA. 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. (laughs) I think like Mac, I want the best for everybody and want everybody to be happy and anything for a quiet life. Casualty original Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) is the medical drama's longest serving character. 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. Casualty S30. When things don't go his way he can be overly sensitive, and. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. Obviously they have ways of combating that, but, no, it wouldn't be for me." Mac is a lot different to other characters you've played. record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Casualty have announced the return of Noel, Big Mac and Cal as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations. And because of what's happened to Mac in the past, his mental state isn't that strong that he can handle them. Despite the change in direction, the Welsh star, 59, confirmed he is not retiring from acting. And I dont know if I can, but I can certainly go in and say, can we fix this? Keep checking our Casualty page for more exclusive interviews. 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." CORONATION Street star Charles Dale has revealed his surprise new career move 20 years after his dramatic soap exit. Sagittarius Named Charles #13. 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. BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram |. 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We see him helping Jessica and then they run into a gang "That's right a gang of young lads. . Writer for TV Times, Whats On TV, TV & Satellite Week and What To Watch. He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. If you do look at my CV it does look like that! 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. After occasional acting roles, he The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. He played Steve Lewis in theBBC WalesseriesBelongingfrom 1999 to 2009. Coronation Street spoilers: Daniel to kill Justin after acid attack asRobMallardconfirms violent revenge? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Publicity Listings - IMDb Mini Biography By: "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. 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!" 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. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. Charles Dale, added: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Call the Midwife season 12: US release date, cast, plot, trailer and all we know. 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]. San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will reprise their roles as Noel, Big Mac and Cal for a one-off special. I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. Charles played the role of Big Mac in Casualty from 2007-2016. He has been involved in a number of storylines over the . Warren OrchardBBC. 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. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. 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. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. 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!!" You will receive a verification email shortly. BA1 1UA. He departed in the show's 999th episode "You Make Me Sick", which aired in June 2016. Those little things.". Despite this, he will return for a guest appearance in the 30th anniversary at the start of series 31. He is married and lives in Wales with their son. Charles' character in Casualty was a hospital porter who worked his way up to medical life-saver. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. He is known for being a TV Actor. Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Mac's shock return for BBC1's 35th anniversary celebrations. What happened to Lucille in Call the Midwife and has she left for good. There was a problem. Its just as well really. 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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. 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 resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Edward and James tell Ruth they are a couple now in front of the staff. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, "I look at things and sometimes I think 'that needs fixing," he told Wales Online of his new councillor role. Bath "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.". The actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC One medical drama, often spends time working at Dales Music alongside his sister Linzi and her husband Richard. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every bloody time and you just go 'really?' (2004) in 2004. He appeared in a couple of West End shows and played Dennis in Coronation Street (1960) for eighteen months. 12 Jun 2016. It's like anything, you always know who the troublemakers are." 59 Year Old Sagittarius #32. "(laughs) I wish that was the truth! Charles arrived on the cobbles back in 2000 and began a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw(Sue Cleaver) later that year. He stayed away for 20 years before being drawn back to his roots when the sense of hiraeth got too much. 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. 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. You haven't been off our screens! The popular BBC medical drama Casualty is turning 35 this week and Welshman Charles Dale is making a return for the hour-long episode. Keep us informed how you are getting on. The awards highlight educators from around the country cited by their peers for their dedication to the profession, community engagement, professional development, attention . Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. 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 . Charles Dale: Billy Traynor: Charles Dale: Larry Steadman: Charles Dale: Lisa Duffin: Catherine Shipton: . Read more: Rhod Gilbert takes over DIY SOS presenting role for Children in Need special. Charles Dale left the show in June 2016 after his character became addicted to drugs and started stealing from the hospital's pharmacy. 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. 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