John Fairley

John Alexander Fairley FRTS (born 15 April 1938) is a British former television producer from Liverpool, who now lives in Yorkshire. With William Allison he wrote the 1978 book The Monocled Mutineer, made into a well-known 1986 BBC One controversial drama series, adapted by Alan Bleasdale.

Early life He was born in Liverpool.

Publications He has written numerous books with Simon Welfare.

The Monocled Mutineer, 1978, about the Étaples mutiny, written with William Allison

Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World, published by Fontana 1980, written with Simon Welfare and Arthur C Clarke

Arthur C Clarke's World of Strange Powers, published by Collins 1984, written with Simon Welfare and Arthur C Clarke

Arthur C Clarke's Chronicles of the Strange and Mysterious, published by HarperCollins 1987, written with Simon Welfare and Arthur C Clarke

Arthur C Clarke's Mysteries, published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd. 1998, written with Simon Welfare

Personal life He lives in North Yorkshire, in Eddlethorpe in Ryedale. He is married and has three daughters.