John Preston
Writer
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Jessie Rose
JRose@unitedagents.co.ukBiography
John Preston is a former arts editor of the Sunday Telegraph and evening Standard. He is the author of five highly acclaimed novels and a travel book. He lives in London.
His latest book, A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL, is a behind-the-scenes look at the desperate and scandalous private life of Jeremy Thorpe, MP, and his disgrace and trial in the 1970s. It was adapted by Blueprint Pictures into a major BBC feature written by Russell T. Davies, directed by Stephen Frears and starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw. The series has been nominated for a 2019 Golden Globe – Best Limited Television Series.
His novel THE DIG was adapted by Clerkenwell Productions with a script by Moira Buffini and released in January 2021.
He has recently written STONEHOUSE, a 3 parter starring Matthew MacFadyen and Keeley Hawes, and directed by Jon S. Baird.
Please contact us for all book-to-screen related enquiries.
Credits
Film & Television Rights
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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THE DIG 2021 |
Clerkenwell Films/Magnolia Mae Films/Netflix |
Adapted by Moira Buffini from John Preston’s novel. Starring Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Simon Stone. Released January 2021. |
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A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL 2018 |
Blueprint Pictures/BBC1 |
• Script adapted from John Preston’s novel by Russel T. Davies and directed by Stephen Frears |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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STONEHOUSE 2022 |
Clearwood/Snowed-In/ITV |
3 parter starring Matthew MacFadyen and Keeley Hawes. Directed by Jon S. Baird. |
