Acting
Michèle Winstanley
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.
Filmography
Silent Witness
Series · 1996
I.D.
Film · 1995
Staggered
Film · 1994
A Touch of Frost
Series · 1992
Framed
Series · 1992
Between the Lines
Series · 1992
Men Behaving Badly
Series · 1992
Birds of a Feather
Series · 1989
Morris Minor's Marvellous Motors
Series · 1989
Funseekers
Film · 1988
The Zip
Film · 1988
Eurocops
Series · 1988
Straight to Hell
Film · 1987
Walker
Film · 1987
Floodtide
Series · 1987
Inspector Morse
Series · 1987
Sid and Nancy
Film · 1986
Casualty
Series · 1986
EastEnders
Series · 1985
The Bill
Series · 1984
The Bill
Series · 1984
The Bill
Series · 1984
Fords on Water
Film · 1983
Party Party
Film · 1983
Remembrance
Film · 1982
Under the Skin
Film · 1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Series · 1982
Shine on Harvey Moon
Series · 1982
Judo Champ
Film · 1981
Only Fools and Horses
Series · 1981
Going Out
Series · 1981
Coming Home
Series · 1981
Noah's Castle
Series · 1980
Minder
Series · 1979
Quiet as a Nun
Film · 1978
Armchair Thriller
Series · 1978
Play for Today
Series · 1970
Scene
Series · 1968