Yvonne Gilan
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.
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Acted in
The House of Eliott
1991
as Faith Bannister
French Fields
1989
as Madame Nadal
French Fields
1989
as Old Woman
Empire of the Sun
1987
as Mrs. Lockwood
Blood Hunt
1986
as Widow Macleay
EastEnders
1985
as Mrs McCabe
Another Time, Another Place
1983
as Jess
Chariots of Fire
1981
as Mrs Liddell
Agatha
1979
as Mrs. Braithwaite
Fawlty Towers
1975
as Mrs. Peignoir
Amy, Wonderful Amy
1974
as Lady
Little Tom Thumb
1966
as Narrator
Public Eye
1965
as Beryl