Michèle Winstanley

Biography

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.

Known For

Acting

1983

Fords on Water

as

Anne

1988

Funseekers

as

Michelle

1987

Walker

as

Maid

1994

Staggered

as

Tina

1995

I.D.

as

Stef

1987

Straight to Hell

as

Louise

1986

Sid and Nancy

as

Olive McBollocks

1981

Judo Champ

as

Jill

1982

Remembrance

as

Gail

1988

The Zip

as

The nurse

1983

Party Party

as

Christine

1982

Under the Skin

as

Julie

1978

Quiet as a Nun

as

Blanche

EastEnders

as

Elaine

Minder

as

Sandra

Only Fools and Horses

as

Karen

Going Out

as

Cathy Wickes

The Comic Strip Presents...

as

Michelle

Birds of a Feather

as

Clerk

Shine on Harvey Moon

as

Janice

Production

Crew

Directing