Scales, Pru ‧ nel ‧ la /pruːˈnelə/ BrE AmE
(1932–) a British actress known for her work on radio, television, in the theatre, and in films. She is known especially for appearing as Basil ↑ Fawlty 's wife, Sybil, in the British television programme ↑ Fawlty Towers . Her official title is Dame Prunella Scales.