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.

Most Known For

EastEnders

as Mrs McCabe

Fawlty Towers

as Mrs. Peignoir

Public Eye

as Beryl

Shoestring

as Rosemary Mortimer

The House of Eliott

as Faith Bannister

Empire of the Sun

as Mrs. Lockwood

Chariots of Fire

as Mrs Liddell

French Fields

as Madame Nadal

French Fields

as Old Woman

Faces of Jim

as Judith Chalmers

Agatha

as Mrs. Braithwaite

Another Time, Another Place

as Jess

Blood Hunt

as Widow Macleay

Little Tom Thumb

as Narrator

Amy, Wonderful Amy

as Lady