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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Sid and Nancy (1986) — Olive McBollocks
2. Only Fools and Horses (1981) — Karen
3. EastEnders (1985) — Elaine
4. I.D. (1995) — Stef
5. Walker (1987) — Maid
6. A Touch of Frost (1992) — Nicky
7. Straight to Hell (1987) — Louise
8. Minder (1979) — Sandra
9. Birds of a Feather (1989) — Clerk
10. The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) — Michelle
11. Staggered (1994) — Tina
12. Party Party (1983) — Christine
13. Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) — Janice
14. Framed (1992) — WPC in Car Park
15. Remembrance (1982) — Gail
16. Going Out (1981) — Cathy Wickes
17. Fords on Water (1983) — Anne
18. The Zip (1988) — The nurse
19. Quiet as a Nun (1978) — Blanche
20. Funseekers (1988) — Michelle
21. Judo Champ (1981) — Jill
22. Under the Skin (1982) — Julie