Casualty exclusive with Sammy T. Dobson — ‘This time last year I didn’t have a job!’

Sammy T. Dobson may have made her on-screen debut as doctor Nicole Piper in March this year, yet a lot has happened behind the scenes since she landed the role. “I’ve been working on the show since last September and it’s flown by,” beams the Newcastle-born star, when she joins What To Watch for an exclusive interview two weeks after marrying her graphic designer partner, Graeme ‘Chappy’ Chapman in a beautiful service attended by friends, family and co-workers.

“This time last year I didn’t have a job and I wasn’t even engaged! It’s hard to get my head around, but it’s just the best!” While still a relatively new arrival on screen, the effervescent Geordie junior doctor has bedded into Holby ED quickly and has widespread support from colleagues regarding her surrogacy plans with her close friend Rosie Cornwall ( ’s Nicola Chegwin). Complications developed two months ago, however, when test results revealed that it was almost certain the baby would have Down’s Syndrome. Since then Rosie, who blames Nicole for an accident that's left her in a wheelchair, has iced out the expectant medic and officially insisted she gets a termination.

Here, Sammy, 37, tells us what drives Nicole to make a life-changing decision in BBC1’s medical drama and what the future holds...

Casualty exclusive with Sammy T. Dobson “I really liked the idea of surrogacy for a friend, as it explores how close female friends can be and what they will do for each other. However, h.