P. H. Newby (Percy Howard Newby, 1918–1997) was an English novelist, broadcaster, and literary critic. He was born in Crowborough and educated at the University of Oxford. During World War II, he served in the British Army in the Middle East, an experience that later influenced much of his writing.

Newby is best known for his novel Something to Answer For (1969), which won the first-ever Booker Prize. His fiction often explores themes of cultural encounter, identity, and moral responsibility, frequently set in the Middle East and shaped by his wartime experiences.

In addition to his novels, Newby worked for the BBC as a producer and later served as Controller of the Third Programme (which became Radio 3). His work is noted for its wit, intelligence, and engagement with cross-cultural issues, securing his place in postwar British literature.