Synopsis & Context
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.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- Lytton's Diary
- Release
- January 9, 1985
- Screen Time
- 2 seasons · 30min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Philip Broadley, Peter Bowles
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Peter Bowles
Neville Lytton
12 eps.
Bernard Lloyd
Henry Field
12 eps.
Holly De Jong
Dolly
12 eps.
Adam Norton
David
12 eps.
Harriet Keevil
Jenny
12 eps.
Lewis Fiander
The Lawyer
10 eps.
Bernard Archard
The Editor
9 eps.
Anna Nygh
Laura Grey
6 eps.
Sylvester Williams
Wesley
6 eps.
Eve Pearce
Beryl
6 eps.
David Ryall
Norman
6 eps.
Jeffrey Segal
Harold
6 eps.
