Charles Dale: Last News

Wales Online has been to speak to Charles Dale, who played Dennis Stringer for two years in Coronation Street. Now he tends the counter of his family's Dale's Music shop on the High Street answering questions about vinyl and carrying on the business that's been with the Dales since 1947. Read More: Coleen Rooney blasts 'evil' WhatsApp messages from Rebekah Vardy at Wagatha Christie trial Known for his roles in Casualty, as Big Mac, and Chef in 90s dark drama, The Lakes, Charles has recently appeared in ITV's The Pembrokeshire Murders and Unforgotten.

He played one of the most controversial characters on Coronation Street in the early 2000s but actor Charles Dale's life is much more normal now. The 59-year-old played Dennis Stringer from 2000 to 2002, a biker and friend of Les Battersby who was infamous for cheating on his partner with his friend's missus - and eventually leaving partner Eileen Grimshaw for Les Battersby's wife Janice. Charles' character Dennis later attempted to take his own life on New Year's Day, only to survive his attempt but tragically die soon after in a car accident.

Coronation Street actor Charles Dale reveals the unusual huge career change he has made after 20 years as a soap star. The actor played Dennis Stringer on the show from 2000 to 2002, until his shocking and dramatic exit from the show. Now, Charles has swapped acting for politics and is now up for election in his local council.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterCasualty star Charles Dale was a faced with a freak accident in real life when he found a naked couple trapped under a wardrobe in his hotel room.The actor, who played MacKenzie "Big Mac" Chalker in the BBC medical drama for nine years, found himself caught up in a 999 crisis after walking in on the randy duo who had accidentally been given the key to his room.Charles, 58, who also played cabbie Dennis Skinner in Coronation Street, tried to sneak out discreetly without disturbing them.But as he closed the door he heard a "huge crash" followed by a "scream".When he went back in to check if they were all right he found the wardrobe had fallen on top of them pinning

Casualty have announced that they will be marking their 35 year anniversary with the surprise return of some of the show’s most popular characters and a special feature length episode.Tony Marshall will be reprising his role as reception manager Noel Garcia, while Charles Dale returns as MacKenzie “Big Mac” Chalker. Joining them is Richard Winsor who will be making a comeback as Caleb Knight - aka Cal.