To fans of BBC drama Casualty, actress Sammy T Dobson will be instantly recognisable as Nicole Piper. She appeared in the role just last year and has already had a whirlwind, both on and off screen.

The Geordie star, whose character in the show is a junior doctor, has captivated the nation since she first appeared in the long running show last March. Her character has taken on big storylines, leading to life-changing decisions.

Sammy, 38, once starred in hit children’s drama Byker Grove, but she’s still new to the limelight that Casualty brings, and while she’s been tackling hard-hitting storylines, from surrogacy to friendship struggles, her private life has also been transforming.

‘Magical’ wedding

Sammy Dobson got married to her man, Chappy, in a ‘magical’ wedding

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Just as Sammy’s role as Nicole Piper began in 2024, so did her new role at home – as a wife. The actress surprised fans back in June with a picture on her Instagram (@sammytinks) showing her walking down the aisle and the caption: “I got married yesterday. And it was magical.”

She went on: “Thank you so much to everyone who came and made it such a fun and joyous day. Thank you to everyone for all of their help in making it happen. And thank you to @chhappy for saying yes.”

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