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Lytton's Diary (1985)

TV Series ★ 7.3 30 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Philip Broadley Creator Peter Bowles Creator

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Quick facts

Released
January 9, 1985
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0159889
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Thames Television

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Cast

Peter Bowles Peter Bowles Neville Lytton Bernard Lloyd Bernard Lloyd Henry Field Holly De Jong Holly De Jong Dolly Adam Norton David Harriet Keevil Jenny Jeffrey Segal Harold Colin Farrell Colin Farrell The Deputy Editor

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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 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.
Who created Lytton's Diary?
Lytton's Diary was created by Philip Broadley, Peter Bowles.
Who stars in Lytton's Diary?
Lytton's Diary stars Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd, Holly De Jong, Adam Norton.
When was Lytton's Diary released?
Lytton's Diary is a 1985 comedy, drama series.
Where can I watch Lytton's Diary?
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