# Vicky Binns > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Vicky_Binns > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Vicky_Binns.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Binns > Source revision: 1343592190 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) English actress Vicky Binns Born Victoria Jane Binns Bury, Greater Manchester, England Occupation Actress Years active 1998–present Notable work Coronation Street Black Mirror, The Mill Television Emmerdale (1999–2003) Coronation Street (2005–2010) The Mill (2013–2014) Black Mirror **Victoria Jane Binns** is an English actress working in television and theatre, known for her long‑running roles in the [ITV](/source/ITV_(TV_network)) soap operas *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)* and *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)*. Her television work has also included lead roles in *Nature Boy*, [*Von Trapped*](/source/Von_Trapped), two series of *[The Mill](/source/The_Mill_(TV_series))*, and guest appearances in *[Casualty](/source/Casualty_(TV_series))* and *[Moving On](/source/Moving_On_(TV_series))*. In 2023, she appeared in the [Netflix](/source/Netflix) anthology series *[Black Mirror](/source/Black_Mirror)*. On stage, Binns has appeared in over 20 productions, ranging from comedy to drama, and has frequently collaborated with director [David Thacker](/source/David_Thacker). ## Career This section needs more citations. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Vicky Binns" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Binns’s first major television role was in the ITV soap *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)*, playing [Ollie Reynolds](/source/Ollie_Reynolds) from 1999 to 2003. In 2004 she appeared alongside [Caroline Quentin](/source/Caroline_Quentin) in the comedy‑drama *[Von Trapped](/source/Von_Trapped)*, before joining *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)* as [Molly Compton](/source/Molly_Compton) (later Dobbs) from 2005 to 2010.[1][2] She has also appeared in *Nature Boy* (alongside [Lee Ingleby](/source/Lee_Ingleby) and [Mark Benton](/source/Mark_Benton)) and was a guest lead in *[Casualty](/source/Casualty_(TV_series))* (BBC), *True Crime* (ITV), *Moving On* (BBC), and in both series of the period drama *[The Mill](/source/The_Mill_(TV_series))* (Channel 4). Binns has built a diverse theatre career, frequently collaborating with directors such as [David Thacker](/source/David_Thacker). Her stage credits include *[Abigail's Party](/source/Abigail's_Party)*, *Early Doors*, *Singin' in the Rain* (touring West End production as Lina Lamont), *[Faith Healer](/source/Faith_Healer)*, *[I Have Been Here Before](/source/I_Have_Been_Here_Before)*, *Hatched and Dispatched*, *[A Kind of Loving](/source/A_Kind_of_Loving_(novel))*, *[Alfie](/source/Alfie_(play))*, *To Kill a Mockingbird*, *[The Winter's Tale](/source/The_Winter's_Tale)*, *Shakespeare Celebrations*, *[Home, I'm Darling](/source/Home%2C_I'm_Darling)*, *Beryl*,[3][4] *Who's The Dummy*,[5] *When the Lights Go On Again*, *That Can't Have Happened!*,[6] and *Yen.[7]* She was praised for her roles in *Who's The Dummy* ("Vicky Binns plays the part of a ‘real’ dummy called Sunny so exquisitely and with such expert comic timing that it's a joy to behold.")[5] and *That Can't Have Happened!* (described in the British Theatre Guide as "delivering such authenticity that the audience questioned whether they were telling their own stories or acting roles").[6] Her performance as Maggie in the 2025 production of *Yen* at the [Octagon Theatre](/source/Octagon_Theatre%2C_Bolton) was described as "raw and unpredictable, capturing the character’s emotional complexity and holding the audience’s attention throughout."[7] West End Best Friend noted that "all four cast members give strong performances … particular stand‑out performances come … from Vicky Binns as Maggie … who demonstrates great range in her characterisation, showing Maggie’s vulnerability in contrasting yet naturalistic ways."[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Filmography This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (November 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Year Title Type Role Notes 1998–1999 Children's Ward TV Tash Series regular 1999–2003 Emmerdale TV Ollie Reynolds Series regular, 241 episodes 2000 Nature Boy TV Anne-Marie Credited as Victoria Binns 2004 Von Trapped TV Tammy-Jade TV movie 2005–2010 Coronation Street TV Molly Dobbs Series regular, 452 episodes 2011 Casualty TV Angela Simmons 1 episode: "Sanctuary" 2012 Crime Stories TV Cathy Foster 1 episode 2013–2014 The Mill TV Martha Regular role 2016 Moving On TV Chris Howley 1 episode 2018 Doctors TV Sue MacKenzie 1 episode 2023 Black Mirror TV Julie 1 episode ## Stage This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. 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(November 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Year Title Role 2025 Yen Maggie 2025 That Can't Have Happened Em 2025 Faith Healer Grace 2024 Who's The Dummy Sunny 2024 When the Lights Go On Again Betty 2021 Home, I'm Darling Fran 2021 Early Doors June 2019 Beryl Beryl 2018 Abigail's Party Angela 2016 I've Been Here Before Sally 2016 To Kill a Mocking Bird Maudie 2016 The Winter's Tale Various 2016 Shakespeare Celebrations Various 2015 Hatched and Dispatched Maddy 2014 Singin' in the Rain Lina Lamont 2013 A Kind of Loving Ingrid 2011 Alfie Annie/Carla 2005 Teechers Gail 2005 Perfect Pitch Steph 2004 Dave and Jeff Bridie ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Binns leaving 'Coronation Street'"](https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30456762.html). *Irish Examiner*. 7 May 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-EchoChange_2-0)** O'Hara, Sarah; Lally, Kate (10 June 2022). ["Corrie Molly Dobbs star's life now after drastic career change"](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/coronation-street-molly-dobbs-stars-24174362). *Liverpool Echo*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Thomasson, Martin (22 September 2019). ["Beryl by Maxine Peak from Octagon Theatre:- Review"](https://quayslife.com/reviews/beryl-by-maxine-peake-from-octagon-theatre-review/). *Quays Life*. Retrieved 28 November 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Chaudhari, Saiqa (24 September 2019). ["Octagon Theatre presents Maxine Peake's Beryl"](https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/17923520.octagon-theatre-presents-maxine-peakes-beryl/). *The Bolton News*. Retrieved 28 November 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_5-1) ["Who's The Dummy review"](https://www.thamesidereporter.co.uk). *Thameside Reporter*. Retrieved 27 November 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_6-1) ["That Can't Have Happened! review"](https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/that-can-t-have-the-kings-arms-24255). *British Theatre Guide*. Retrieved 27 November 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_7-1) ["Yen – Octagon Theatre Review"](https://ilovemanchester.com/yen-octagon-theatre-review). *I Love Manchester*. Retrieved 27 November 2025. ## External links - [Vicky Binns](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083098/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) Authority control databases International VIAF National United States --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Vicky Binns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Binns) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Binns?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.