Mac is a lot different to other characters you've played. 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 spoilers: Daniel to kill Justin after acid attack asRobMallardconfirms violent revenge? DATE OF BIRTH : 4th February 1965. (through a Youth Opportunity Scheme) at the Torch Theatre in Milford Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. He departed in the show's 999th episode "You Make Me Sick", which aired in June 2016. "I look at things and sometimes I think 'that needs fixing," he told Wales Online of his new councillor role. 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. 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. You will receive a verification email shortly. What happened to Lucille in Call the Midwife and has she left for good. 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. After occasional acting roles, he "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. Then I did various youth theatre things, went to the National Youth Theatre and was in drama school by the time I was 17." 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. Your CV is impressive! (Image credit: BBC) Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. Ive got a shop to run! Privacy Policy. Writer for TV Times, Whats On TV, TV & Satellite Week and What To Watch. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We talked to a very modest Charles Dale about his epic exit from Casualty this Saturday. Return of the Mac! E31 All episodes Cast & crew IMDbPro All topics Survivors Episode aired Apr 16, 2016 TV-PG IMDb RATING 6.0 /10 13 YOUR RATING Rate Drama Rita is left sickened by her ex-husband's new lover. Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. 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. The awards highlight educators from around the country cited by their peers for their dedication to the profession, community engagement, professional development, attention . "The crew, as usual, were wonderful, with loads of friends and familiar faces. PREVIOUS CASUALTY APPEARANCES : Charles has appeared in CASUALTY three times before his regular role. Follow Charles Dale. There was a problem. The shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. Privacy Policy, Casualty spoilers: Stevie plans revenge against abusive Marcus, Casualty star George Rainsford reveals very honest reason why he left as Ethan, Casualty spoilers: Stevie discovers the shocking truth about Marcus, Casualty spoilers: Nigel Harman debuts as Max Christie in train crash drama, First look as EastEnders star Nigel Harman joins Casualty as new Clinical Lead, stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage, Do not sell or share my personal information. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. By Patrick McLennan. 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Ive been very lucky with work since we came out of lockdown and fortunately I had a week off between two series that Im filming, so a very easy decision. Casualty S30. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. 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. Charles' fans were quick to praise the star on his huge career move. This article about a British television actor born in the 1960s is a stub. 59 Year Old Sagittarius #32. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Charles Dale was born on 4 February 1963 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. I try and do different things and I think that has hampered my career to a certain degree. How do we fix this? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. moved to London and trained at LAMDA. Is he the sort of character you reckon you could have a pint with?! 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. Heres how it works. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I think maybe two years later of him working in the hospital, yes! His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Charles Dale is a member of Richest Celebrities and TV Actors. Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will be reprising their roles of much loved. Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. "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.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. - Drama Big Mac reveals all as his conscience gets the better of him. Charles Dale has been discovered to be running his family-owned record shop in the tiny Welsh seaside town of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Casualty original Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) is the medical drama's longest serving character. - April 21st, 2016 Hello! 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]. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. Warren OrchardBBC. But because of people in the hospital hes slowly discovering it." San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. He resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. You will receive a verification email shortly. 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. Patrick McLennanis a London-based journalist and documentary maker who has worked as a writer, sub-editor, digital editor and TV producer in the UK and New Zealand. "I always knew. 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", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". Reunion Tour?. Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday . I've got a shop to run," he laughed. 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. . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Les then tried to take his own life on New Year's Day but Dennis tracked him down and rushed him to hospital. But one former Coronation Street actor has been found fulfilling a rather normal job, while still enjoying a very successful acting career. as DS Gareth Rees in The Pembrokeshire Murders as Mackenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker . Hospital porter turned healthcare assistant MacKenzie Big Mac Chalker was a Casualty staple from 2007 until his departure in 2016. ", Another posted: "Well done, hope it all goes well for you. 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