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.

Most Known For

EastEnders

as Elaine

Minder

as Sandra

Only Fools and Horses

as Karen

The Comic Strip Presents...

as Michelle

Birds of a Feather

as Clerk

I.D.

as Stef

Shine on Harvey Moon

as Janice

Walker

as Maid

Judo Champ

as Jill

Sid and Nancy

as Olive McBollocks

Party Party

as Christine

Going Out

as Cathy Wickes

Staggered

as Tina

Straight to Hell

as Louise

Remembrance

as Gail

The Zip

as The nurse

Fords on Water

as Anne

Funseekers

as Michelle

Under the Skin

as Julie

Quiet as a Nun

as Blanche