Lytton's Diary
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.
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
TMDB users
7.5/10
2 votes
IMDb
6.9/10
Users
Rating consensus
72/100 blend
Sources: TMDB · IMDb
Warm reception overall — weighted ~72/100 across 2 rating sources. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
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Lytton's Diary (1985)
Philip Broadley
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