Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
Lytton's Diary
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1985, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Peter Bowles
Neville Lytton
Bernard Lloyd
Henry Field
Holly De Jong
Dolly
Adam Norton
David
Harriet Keevil
Jenny
Jeffrey Segal
Harold
Colin Farrell
The Deputy Editor
Seasons
Series 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1985-01-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1986-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.