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Lytton's Diary (1985)

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Lytton's Diary is a 1985–86 British comedy-drama programme created and written by Peter Bowles and Philip Broadley. Produced by Thames Television for ITV, it originated as a single play on the anthology programme Storyboard before expanding into two popular series, known for their mix of glamour, intrigue, and social commentary. Bowles stars as Neville Lytton, a suave and successful Fleet Street gossip columnist for the Daily News. Lytton navigates the world of high-society scandals, political corruption, and personal challenges, balancing his professional life with his love life and his ambition to write a novel.

First Air Date
January 9, 1985
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Rating
7.5/10 (2 votes)

Cast: Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd, Holly De Jong, Adam Norton, Harriet Keevil, Jeffrey Segal, Colin Farrell

Network: ITV1
Production: Thames Television
based on play or musicalsocial commentarygossip columnistglamour magazine
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Lytton's Diary is a 1985–86 British comedy-drama programme created and written by Peter Bowles and Philip Broadley. Produced by Thames Television for ITV, it originated as a single play on the anthology programme Storyboard before expanding into two popular series, known for their mix of glamour, intrigue, and social commentary. Bowles stars as Neville Lytton, a suave and successful Fleet Street gossip columnist for the Daily News. Lytton navigates the world of high-society scandals, political corruption, and personal challenges, balancing his professional life with his love life and his ambition to write a novel.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired1/9/1985
Last Aired2/12/1986
Seasons2
Episodes12
LanguageEnglish
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2

Seasons

12

Episodes

30m

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1985

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Cast

PB

Peter Bowles

as Neville Lytton

BL

Bernard Lloyd

as Henry Field

HDJ

Holly De Jong

as Dolly

AN

Adam Norton

as David

HK

Harriet Keevil

as Jenny

JS

Jeffrey Segal

as Harold

CF

Colin Farrell

as The Deputy Editor

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Seasons

2 seasons
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Series 2

1986

6 episodes

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Series 1

1985

6 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lytton's Diary about?

Lytton's Diary is a 1985–86 British comedy-drama programme created and written by Peter Bowles and Philip Broadley. Produced by Thames Television for ITV, it originated as a single play on the antholo…

How many seasons does Lytton's Diary have?

2

How many episodes does Lytton's Diary have?

12

Is Lytton's Diary still running?

No, it ended in 1986.

When did Lytton's Diary first air?

January 9, 1985

Who created Lytton's Diary?

Philip Broadley, Peter Bowles

Who stars in Lytton's Diary?

Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd, Holly De Jong

What genre is Lytton's Diary?

Comedy, Drama