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.
Fords on Water
(Anne)
Funseekers
(Michelle)
I.D.
(Stef)
Sid and Nancy
(Olive McBollocks)
Straight to Hell
(Louise)
Walker
(Maid)
Staggered
(Tina)
Judo Champ
(Jill)
Remembrance
(Gail)
The Zip
(The nurse)
Party Party
(Christine)
Under the Skin
(Julie)
EastEnders
(Elaine)
Minder
(Sandra)
Only Fools and Horses
(Karen)
Going Out
(Cathy Wickes)
The Comic Strip Presents...
(Michelle)
Birds of a Feather
(Clerk)