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.
Blood Hunt
As Widow Macleay
Amy, Wonderful Amy
As Lady
Empire of the Sun
As Mrs. Lockwood
Another Time, Another Place
As Jess
Agatha
As Mrs. Braithwaite
Chariots of Fire
As Mrs Liddell
Little Tom Thumb
As Narrator
French Fields
As Madame Nadal
EastEnders
As Mrs McCabe
Fawlty Towers
As Mrs. Peignoir
Public Eye
As Beryl
The House of Eliott
As Faith Bannister