Charles Dale (born 28 November 1963) is a Welsh actor known for his role as Big Mac on Casualty since 2007. The awards highlight educators from around the country cited by their peers for their dedication to the profession, community engagement, professional development, attention . If you would like to make a contribution to help to complete the database, please contact bill.beigel@ww2research.com, with thanks! In the cast of Casualty as the . ( What's on TV ) published March 10, 2009. [5], In 2017, he played Hugo in the new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.[6][7]. Charles arrived on the cobbles back in 2000 and began a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw(Sue Cleaver) later that year. BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, supporting the licence fee and enhancing programmes for UK audiences. Despite the change in direction, the Welsh star, 59, confirmed he is not retiring from acting. Keep us informed how you are getting on. 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. The Casualty 35th anniversary special will air at 8.45 pm on Saturday, August 14th on BBC One. The shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. He was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 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. Casualty S30. 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. Follow actors to get notifications and filter by them in top charts. There was a problem. - 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. That to him is an entirely new experience. Casualty has paid tribute to Big Mac after the character's exit last night (June 11). Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. 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! 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. 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. "I always knew. We're not home, that's just the nature of the beast.". Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. How did you feel about having a whole episode devoted to your character? 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. 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. But thats basically a mask that he puts on to keep people at distance when he gets afraid or embarrassed. 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. 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. 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 think maybe two years later of him working in the hospital, yes! Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself', EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale ALL cancelled tonight here's why, Jeremy Clarkson axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host. Hes been scared to go out and hes terrified of life. "They do such an extraordinary job. 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. There was a problem. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. Haven, where he stayed for a year. Huw Nathan, Other Works "Am I like Mac? Could this weeks flashback lead to a more permanent return to the wards for Big Mac? 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." 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. 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. Of course there are massive highs when they have successes, but you are dealing with sadness, grief and pain on a fairly constant level. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. I think to a certain degree we're alike in that. The job at the hospital has been a whole new thing for him because people actually talk to him and are nice to him. After leaving school in 1979, he became an assistant stage manager Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. - April 21st, 2016 Hello! 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Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie Big Mac Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. Charles' fans were quick to praise the star on his huge career move. Charles Dale 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. And on occasions find him quite funny. It will be a surprise to viewers to see Cal (Richard Winsor) again, since his devastating death at the hands of Scott in 2017. Last . View our online Press Pack. Despite this, he will return for a guest appearance in the 30th anniversary at the start of series 31. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. Keep checking our Casualty page for more exclusive interviews. 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]. It's quite unusual for Casualty because there's a lot of flashbacks." 12 Jun 2016. Mads and Noel throw a party for the patients. 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. . Obviously they have ways of combating that, but, no, it wouldn't be for me." The audience are going to love the episode!, Charles Dale, says: Its lovely to be back with my friends again, especially, THE Tony Marshall. (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Ive got a shop to run! 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. Return of the Mac! The actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC. Feedback received for Casualty (page 9 of 16): George Rainsford (Casualty) Success! 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. Charles has also made appearances in several dramas including A Touch of Frost,The Bill,New Tricks,Where the Heart and The Pembrokeshire Murders. 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. 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. The company, which ordinarily makes around 2000 hours of content a year for both the BBC and third parties including Apple, Netflix and Migu, is a champion for British creativity around the world. as DS Gareth Rees in The Pembrokeshire Murders as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Robyn comforts a fragile Glen. 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. CORONATION Street star Charles Dale has revealed his surprise new career move 20 years after his dramatic soap exit. Please refresh the page and try again. What happens next? Hes not just a work colleague, he's one of my closest friends and one of a handful of people I consider family. Your CV is impressive! Television [ edit] Heres how it works. Also, everyone loves Derek!". PLACE OF BIRTH : Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Charles is turning 60 years old in He has appeared alongside Derek Thompson on numerous episodes of the TV drama Casualty. 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