Return of the Mac! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It's like anything, you always know who the troublemakers are." Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He resigned after admitting to stealing pills because of his painkiller addiction. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. 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. I think maybe two years later of him working in the hospital, yes! 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. 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. BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram |. Click here to upload yours. Charles has also made appearances in several dramas including A Touch of Frost,The Bill,New Tricks,Where the Heart and The Pembrokeshire Murders. Robyn comforts a fragile Glen. . Charles Dale bids a sad farewell this weekend, as he leaves CASUALTY after nine years on the show. All rights reserved. Charles Dale was born on 4 February 1963 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Charles Dale: 'Big Mac stands up for himself' (Image credit: BBC) Big Mac prides himself in being Casualty 's friendly, reliable porter. Charles Dale: Billy Traynor: Charles Dale: Larry Steadman: Charles Dale: Lisa Duffin: Catherine Shipton: . "No it doesn't bother me, well except for one time that did make me flinch. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The gym is tucked away in an unsuspecting industrial estate in the Swansea Valley and is run by a world-champion strongman who wants as many people as possible to feel included in his beloved sport. Charles' character in Casualty was a hospital porter who worked his way up to medical life-saver. HEIGHT : 5ft 11. Obviously they have ways of combating that, but, no, it wouldn't be for me." The actor - who played Dennis Stringer in the ITV soap from 2000 to 2002 - will be swapping acting for politics as he stands for election at his local council. Something went wrong, please try again later. He stayed away for 20 years before being drawn back to his roots when the sense of hiraeth got too much. "Contentious opinion of the day, Finn Russell is a bloody liability." Writer for TV Times, Whats On TV, TV & Satellite Week and What To Watch. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. 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. And he's been there long enough to watch some of them grow up. We talked to a very modest Charles Dale about his epic exit from Casualty this Saturday. BA1 1UA. You will receive a verification email shortly. Loretta Preece, Series Producer also teased whats to come as the medical drama heads into its 36th series: 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. 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. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Casualty cements its status as the longest running primetime medical drama in the world. Former Casualty actor Charles Dale plays a key role in the episode as he takes on the part of the company's chief executive Jacob Tark, who is Bertie's father. Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday . 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 BBC Studios produced drama. 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." Charles Dale was born in Tenby, Pembrokeshire in 1963. 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. 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. Represented by the archer, Sagittarians are always on a quest for knowledge. The special will take the cast back in time as another character, Cal Knight played by Richard Windsor, is also making a return and two new characters will also be introduced. I think to a certain degree we're alike in that. Big Mac and Noel are reunited in Casualty's anniversary episode. 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. Casualty have announced the return of Noel, Big Mac and Cal as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations. Feedback received for Casualty (page 9 of 16): George Rainsford (Casualty) Success! 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!!" Heres how it works. MORE : 10 soap spoilers this week: Coronation Street kidnap, Emmerdale Suzy exposed, EastEnders exit, Hollyoaks custody battle, Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. We had to abide to Covid restrictions which is not easy but we did it. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Casualty celebrates its 35th birthday with a special extended episode on Saturday 14 August at 8.45pm. 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. You know, just strange things, toilets, parking, you know, rubbish. His father ran a record shop in Tenby and both his parents were keen amateur actors. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. Bath Viewers saw Big Mac (Charles Dale) leave the ED after righting his wrongs . Edward and James tell Ruth they are a couple now in front of the staff. The actor, known for his role as Big Mac in the BBC. Tonys son also makes an appearance in the episode, playing the character of Rudi, a young boy who needs help in the ED. You will receive a verification email shortly. Even his Corrie character tried to help out in emergencies. Does Mac feel that he has made Jessica a target? 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. "It's just as well really. Winter Wonderland: Directed by Declan O'Dwyer. June 7, 2016. Casualty boss Jon Sen on improvised special: 'This is the reality of what paramedics face' 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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Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. 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. Further roles emerged in ITV's Steel River Blues (2004) and a children's series Barking! He departed in the show's 999th episode "You Make Me Sick", which aired in June 2016. 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 will kick-off its 36th series with a special feature length anniversary episode. Beginning in 1986 Casualty has taken a prime time Saturday night TV slot on BBC1 for 35 years and created many memorable characters along the way. Big Mac is blackmailed. "They do such an extraordinary job. 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"You have to find a balance," he explained. " 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. 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. . Bath But Mac has this mask that he puts on from time to time, which is his pomposity and his know-all approach, all that kind of side of him. The episode will also see the instruction of new character Stevie, played by Elinor Lawless. 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. 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. 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. San Mateo, CA, December 18, 2019 - California Casualty congratulates the 45 public school educators named 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipients. Certain actors out there that do the same performance every time and you just go really? Try and be somebody different, thats the job.. He is married and lives in Wales with their son. He played Steve Lewis in the BBC Wales series Belonging (1999-2009). Mac is a lot different to other characters you've played. "Yes, because basically in a previous episode Mac caught one of the gang trying to steal drugs from the hospital and from that point on he becomes a marked man as far as they're concerned and they're going to terrorise him as much as they can. 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. But one former Coronation Street actor has been found fulfilling a rather normal job, while still enjoying a very successful acting career. "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. Follow Charles Dale. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. ( What's on TV ) published March 10, 2009. 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. 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