Lytton's Diary(1985)
Lytton's Diary Synopsis
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.
Lytton's Diary (1985) is a comedy and drama series that premiered on January 9, 1985, spanning 2 seasons and 12 episodes. It stars Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd, Holly De Jong and Adam Norton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1985-01-09
- Last aired:
- 1986-02-12
- Producers:
- Lloyd Shirley
Lytton's Diary (1985) Trailer
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Lytton's Diary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Bowles
as Neville Lytton
Bernard Lloyd
as Henry Field
Holly De Jong
as Dolly
- Adam Norton
Adam Norton
as David
- Harriet Keevil
Harriet Keevil
as Jenny
- Jeffrey Segal
Jeffrey Segal
as Harold
Colin Farrell
as The Deputy Editor
Key crew
Executive produced by Lloyd Shirley.
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Lytton's Diary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Lytton's Diary – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Lytton's Diary are there?
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Lytton's Diary has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 9, 1985.
Is Lytton's Diary still running?
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No. Lytton's Diary is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 12, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Lytton's Diary?
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Lytton's Diary (1985) stars Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd, Holly De Jong, Adam Norton and Harriet Keevil. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Lytton's Diary any good?
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Lytton's Diary (1985) is rated 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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