Casualty star Charles Dale on Big Macs shock return for BBC1s 35th anniversary celebrations. TV commercials for Somerfields supermarkets (1998-2000), In the cast of Casualty as the porter Big Mac, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. 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. 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. . 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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. Charles Dale Popularity . He appeared in a couple of West End shows and played Dennis in Coronation Street (1960) for eighteen months. 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. Charles father, Laurie, then took over the shop in 1964. Casualty have announced the return of Noel, Big Mac and Cal as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations. 59 Year Old Sagittarius #32. "Am I like Mac? BBC Studios/Gary Moyes BBC. How do we fix this?. 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. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Read more: Rhod Gilbert takes over DIY SOS presenting role for Children in Need special. 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. Fact vs Fiction: The Gold did the Brink's-Mat robbers get caught? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It was a joy working with my son as well as of course Charlie Dale and Richard Winsor. 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. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. 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. 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. Sagittarius Named Charles #13. 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. The audience are going to love the episode!, 14.08.21#Casualty35 pic.twitter.com/xJPzPv4Tph. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every time and you just go really? Try and be somebody different, thats the job.. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Corrie star Charles Dale has swapped acting for politics as he reveals surprise career move, The actor played Dennis Stringer in the ITV soap before his soap death in 2002, Charles also played hospital porter Big Mac in BBC's Casualty, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The shop has been with the family since 1947, when Charles grandad owned the business. ", CD: "No prep needed, like putting on a pair of comfy old slippers!". The episode, which will air later in the summer, goes 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. Senior Executive Producer is Deborah Sathe and Series Producer is Loretta Preece. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ive got a shop to run! Tony Marshall, Charles Dale and Richard Winsor will be reprising their roles of much loved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 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Casualty boss Jon Sen on improvised special: 'This is the reality of what paramedics face' As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. But he's no pushover, says actor Charles Dale. In the cast of Casualty as the . Birth Name: Charles Dale Occupation: TV Actor Born In: Wales, United Kingdom Birthdate: November 28, 1963 Age: 59 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: Welsh Sexuality: N/A Charles Dale was born on the 28th of November, 1963. "Long story short, I am standing for election for my local council," Charles wrote on Twitter. - IMDb Mini Biography By: ", CD: "Casualty stands the test of time for several reasons but primarily because its about a British institution that people love and value, and have hopefully realised during COVID, that they cant live without the NHS. We pay for videos too. Feedback received for Casualty (page 9 of 16): George Rainsford (Casualty) Success! 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." Those little things.". Winter Wonderland: Directed by Declan O'Dwyer. 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. 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