Background
Fairlie was born in Kensington, London, educated at Downside School, Somerset and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and subsequently served in the Scots Guards.
journalist novelist screenwriter
Fairlie was born in Kensington, London, educated at Downside School, Somerset and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and subsequently served in the Scots Guards.
His team finished fifth in the Olympic bobsleigh competition.
After Sapper"s death, Fairlie continued the Bulldog Drummond book series. In addition to the Drummond series Fairlie wrote series books about Victor Caryll, Johnny Macall and Mr Malcolm. He died in East Lavington.