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Dandy Nichols
From Wikipedia Dandy Nichols (21 May 1907 – 6 February 1986) was an English actress most noted for her role as Else Garnett, the long-suffering wife of the racially bigoted and misogynistic character Alf Garnett in the BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part. She appeared in numerous films, which included Carry On Doctor, Ladies Who Do, The Holly and the Ivy, The Vikings, the Beatles' film Help!, Georgy Girl, Doctor in Clover, The Birthday Party, The Bed Sitting Room, O Lucky Man!, Confessions of a Window Cleaner and Britannia Hospital amongst others. After finding fame in Till Death Do Us Part, Nichols found work in television, notably playing opposite Alastair Sim in William Trevor's production of The Generals Day. She made appearances in Flint, The Tea Ladies and Bergerac. Onstage, she appeared in Ben Travers's comedy Plunder, as well as playing alongside Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud in David Storey's Home, in both London and on Broadway.
Known For

Scott of the Antarctic
as Caroline

The Vikings
as Bridget

The Winslow Boy
as Miss Hawkins (uncredited)

Help!
as Neighbour

The Fallen Idol
as Mrs. Patterson

Lost
as Mrs. Gamble

The Alf Garnett Saga
as Else Garnett

The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders
as Orphanage Superintendant

Confessions of a Window Cleaner
as Mrs. Lea

The Knack... and How to Get It
as Tom's Landlady