John Prowse

John Prowse is a British television producer, screenwriter and novelist whose works include 2018, Lace & Iron, Dayend, and the 1999 revival of the classic British science fiction series Doctor Who. John also served as a Conservative Party politician and the Member of Parliament for Salisbury between 1992 and 1995. Prior to his career in politics and writing, Prowse served with the British Army of The Rhine between 1976 and 1983, stationed near Schleswig-Holstein.

Born in London, Prowse had a deep interest in both politics and television from an early age, and worked briefly with Grenada Television in a junior management role after leaving the Army. During his time as a Member of Parliament, Prowse served as the Secretary of State for Sports & Culture, a position which he held whilst writing many of his novels. Subsequently stepping down as an MP for personal reasons, he became friendly with the future VICTOR Media Head of Drama, and in 1998 he was announced as the co-showrunner/head writer and executive producer for a new series of Doctor Who, along with Russell T Davies.