Maureen O'Reilly played Joan Corrie, the sister of Emily Bishop, in three episodes of Coronation Street in February 1966. She also appeared in BBC Sunday-Night Theatre, Marriage Lines, The Villains, Compact, No Hiding Place , Z Cars, The Wednesday Play , Dixon of Dock Green, Within These Walls, The Bill and EastEnders. Film roles include The Family Way and Headline Hunters. Radio work includes Afternoon Theatre and a short-term role in The Dales from 1968 to 1969.