Yvonne Gilan

Biography

Yvonne Janette Gilan was a Scottish actress who is best known for her portrayal of Mme. Peignoir in Fawlty Towers (episode "The Wedding Party") and minor roles in both EastEnders and French Fields. She was married to the television director Michael Gill, and was the mother of the late journalist, Adrian, known as A. A. Gill.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Empire of the Sun (1987) — Mrs. Lockwood
2. Chariots of Fire (1981) — Mrs Liddell
3. Fawlty Towers (1975) — Mrs. Peignoir
4. EastEnders (1985) — Mrs McCabe
5. Agatha (1979) — Mrs. Braithwaite
6. The House of Eliott (1991) — Faith Bannister
7. Another Time, Another Place (1983) — Jess
8. French Fields (1989) — Madame Nadal
9. Public Eye (1965) — Beryl
10. Shoestring (1979) — Rosemary Mortimer
11. Blood Hunt (1986) — Widow Macleay
12. Amy, Wonderful Amy (1974) — Lady
13. Little Tom Thumb (1966) — Narrator
14. Faces of Jim (1961) — Judith Chalmers