Yvonne Gilan

Oct 12, 1931 - Jun 14, 2018 (86 years old) in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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.

Known For

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EastEnders

Mrs McCabe

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Public Eye

Beryl

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The House of Eliott

Faith Bannister

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Fawlty Towers

Mrs. Peignoir

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Empire of the Sun

Mrs. Lockwood

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Chariots of Fire

Mrs Liddell

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French Fields

Madame Nadal

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Agatha

Mrs. Braithwaite

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Another Time, Another Place

Jess

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Amy, Wonderful Amy

Lady

Credits

The House of Eliott 1991

Faith Bannister

★ 6.4
French Fields 1989

Madame Nadal

★ 7.2
Empire of the Sun 1987

Mrs. Lockwood

★ 7.5
Blood Hunt 1986

Widow Macleay

★ NR
EastEnders 1985

Mrs McCabe

★ 4.2
Another Time, Another Place 1983

Jess

★ 4.6
Chariots of Fire 1981

Mrs Liddell

★ 6.8
Agatha 1979

Mrs. Braithwaite

★ 6.2
Fawlty Towers 1975

Mrs. Peignoir

★ 8.3
Amy, Wonderful Amy 1974

Lady

★ NR
Little Tom Thumb 1966

Narrator

★ NR
Public Eye 1965

Beryl

★ 7.8