Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, she appeared as Sarah Young in the children's drama series Byker Grove from 2004 to 2005.
She was subsequently in episodes of several British television shows, including Casualty, Inspector George Gently and Doctors.
[2] From 2007 to 2009, Dobson was a regular member of the team as part of the zoo format Stephen Merchant show on BBC 6Music.
[3] In 2010 she starred in the ITV TV movie Joe Maddison's War, as well as having roles in the films Public Sex (2009) and Almost Married (2014).
[2] In 2016, she had a recurring role in the sitcom Boy Meets Girl, and had a minor part in the film I, Daniel Blake.