Granddaughter of Harry Allen, Britain's last hangman, who was the
public executioner at the hanging of James Hanratty.
Worked as the cloakroom girl at the famous Hacienda Club in its heyday. She played herself in the film 24 Hour Party People (2002) which is about
the 'Madchester' scene (in which the Hacienda Club played a major role).
Mediterranean appearance is inherited from her mother who is Spanish.
Speaks Spanish fluently.
Fiona, and husband Michael have a daughter called Honey Carrill, who
according to Fiona has "a miniature Parky eyebrow which moves up when
she smiles."