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
Walker (1987)
as Maid
Party Party (1983)
as Christine
I.D. (1995)
as Stef
Straight to Hell (1987)
as Louise
Judo Champ (1981)
as Jill
Remembrance (1982)
as Gail
The Zip (1988)
as The nurse
Fords on Water (1983)
as Anne
Quiet as a Nun (1978)
as Blanche
Under the Skin (1982)
as Julie
Staggered (1994)
as Tina
Funseekers (1988)
as Michelle