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.
Acting
Movie
Sid and Nancy
as Olive McBollocks
1986
TV
Only Fools and Horses
as Karen
1981
TV
EastEnders
as Elaine
1985
Movie
I.D.
as Stef
1995
Movie
Walker
as Maid
1987
TV
A Touch of Frost
as Nicky
1992
Movie
Straight to Hell
as Louise
1987
TV
Minder
as Sandra
1979
TV
Birds of a Feather
as Clerk
1989
TV
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Michelle
1982
Movie
Staggered
as Tina
1994
Movie
Party Party
as Christine
1983
TV
Shine on Harvey Moon
as Janice
1982
TV
Framed
as WPC in Car Park
1992
Movie
Remembrance
as Gail
1982
TV
Going Out
as Cathy Wickes
1981
Movie
Fords on Water
as Anne
1983
Movie
The Zip
as The nurse
1988
Movie
Quiet as a Nun
as Blanche
1978
Movie
Funseekers
as Michelle
1988
Movie
Judo Champ
as Jill
1981
Movie
Under the Skin
as Julie
1982