
Michèle Winstanley
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.
21 acting credits
Acting · 21

EastEnders
1985

Minder
1979

A Touch of Frost
1992

The Comic Strip Presents...
1982

Birds of a Feather
1989

Only Fools and Horses
1981

Shine on Harvey Moon
1982

Sid and Nancy
1986

Walker
1987

I.D.
1995

Staggered
1994

Going Out
1981

Straight to Hell
1987

Party Party
1983

Funseekers
1988

Remembrance
1982

The Zip
1988

Under the Skin
1982
Quiet as a Nun
1978

Fords on Water
1983

Judo Champ
1981