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Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Type: Scripted

Rating: 5.0/10

Lytton's Diary

TV SERIES 1985 2 SEASONS

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.

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Series 1

6 Episodes • Aired 1985-01-09

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Series 2

6 Episodes • Aired 1986-01-08

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