John Preston (English author)

John Preston
Born1953 (age 70–71)
NationalityEnglish
Alma materMarlborough College
Occupation(s)Journalist, novelist
Notable workA Very English Scandal
SpouseSusanna Gross
RelativesJohn Gross (father-in-law)
Miriam Gross (mother-in-law)
Tom Gross (brother-in-law)
Margaret Guido (aunt)

John Preston (born 1953) is an English journalist and novelist. He is the author of books and screenplays which became successful films on Netflix (The Dig with Ralph Fiennes, Lily James and Carey Mulligan) and award-winning series on BBC (A Very English Scandal with Hugh Grant) and on ITV (Stonehouse, with Matthew Macfadyen).