Michèle Winstanley
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British actress and playwright, known for her works with cult director Alex Cox, including 'Straight To Hell' and 'Sid and Nancy', and for playing Cathy in Phil Redmond's seminal teenage television series, 'Going Out'. Michèle Winstanley is also known for her role as Karen the barmaid at The Nags Head in 'Only Fools and Horses', as well as for playing Harry's mother in Safeways' long-running series of commercials, which follow the adventures of Harry, a thoughtful toddler, voiced by Martin Clunes OBE. In 2024, she had a regular role in the BBC series Silent Witness as a sign language interpreter, a role she also does in real life. As a playwright, Winstanley's works have been produced at Hampstead Theatre, Arcola Theatre and The Space Theatre.
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Sid and Nancy (1986)
as Olive McBollocks
I.D. (1995)
as Stef
Walker (1987)
as Maid
Remembrance (1982)
as Gail
Straight to Hell (1987)
as Louise
Party Party (1983)
as Christine
The Zip (1988)
as The nurse
Staggered (1994)
as Tina
Under the Skin (1982)
as Julie
Fords on Water (1983)
as Anne
Funseekers (1988)
as Michelle
Quiet as a Nun (1978)
as Blanche
Judo Champ (1981)
as Jill