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