Claire Nielson
Claire is best known for her work in British comedy. She is globally recognised for her guest star role as Mrs Hamilton in the ‘Waldorf Salad’ episode of Fawlty Towers, for her numerous roles in The Two Ronnies’ sketches, and her regular appearances on The Dick Emery Show. She played opposite Richard Briars in Monarch of the Glen, and her extensive TV credits include Upstairs Downstairs, Z‐Cars, The Brothers, and Taggart. Claire was a member of Joan Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop and has appeared at theatres across the UK, including The Globe, The Garrick, Birmingham Rep and Hampstead Theatre. Film credits include her portrayal of Barbara Grant in Kidnapped, opposite Michael Caine and Trevor Howard. Claire has also directed in London at Riverside Studios, The Gate, and for the RSC Festival at The Other Place and The Swan. She trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has a degree in English Literature from King’s College, Cambridge.