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Lytton's Diary
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Lytton's Diary

1985–19862 seasons12 episodes30 min★ 7.3 (3 votes)Rated 15
ComedyDramaITV1

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.

Created by Philip Broadley, Peter Bowles

Seasons

Series 1
Series 11985 · 6 episodes
Series 2
Series 21986 · 6 episodes

Cast

Peter BowlesPeter BowlesNeville Lytton · 12 ep.Bernard LloydBernard LloydHenry Field · 12 ep.Holly De JongHolly De JongDolly · 12 ep.AAdam NortonDavid · 12 ep.HHarriet KeevilJenny · 12 ep.Bernard ArchardBernard ArchardThe Editor · 9 ep.AAnna NyghLaura Grey · 6 ep.SSylvester WilliamsWesley · 6 ep.EEve PearceBeryl · 6 ep.David RyallDavid RyallNorman · 6 ep.JJeffrey SegalHarold · 6 ep.Colin FarrellColin FarrellThe Deputy Editor · 6 ep.Lewis FianderLewis FianderThe Lawyer · 10 ep.FFiona MollisonCatherine Lytton · 6 ep.Barbara KellermanBarbara KellermanHelena · 5 ep.AAntony HaydenKevin · 5 ep.JJane LauriePandora · 5 ep.HHarry WatersThe News Editor · 4 ep.PPeter EllisDeputy Editor Charles · 4 ep.James AubreyJames AubreyThe Editor · 3 ep.Daniel MoynihanDaniel MoynihanBill Withy · 3 ep.John StrideJohn StrideWayne Monroe · 3 ep.NNigel NevinsonPhotographer · 3 ep.LLee WalkerPhotographer · 3 ep.MMichael McKevittSports Editor · 2 ep.MMichael FlemingCity Editor · 2 ep.Olivier PierreOlivier PierreNathan Gebler · 2 ep.Norman BirdNorman BirdCharles Adams · 2 ep.Julian CurryJulian CurryTim Beauchamp · 2 ep.JJoseph YoungTrevor Bates · 2 ep.Gwen TaylorGwen TaylorAngela Monroe · 1 ep.Brian McDermottBrian McDermottBruce Morley · 1 ep.PPatrick MarleySally the Sistine · 1 ep.Trevor PeacockTrevor PeacockBasil · 1 ep.Susan GilmoreSusan GilmoreReceptionist · 1 ep.RRay BarronPT Instructor · 1 ep.PPhilip ElsmoreRadio Announcer (voice) · 1 ep.James CosmoJames CosmoHarry Owen · 1 ep.Edward HardwickeEdward HardwickeGuy Phillips · 1 ep.DDominique BarnesBelinda Phillips · 1 ep.Michael GothardMichael GothardJake Cutler · 1 ep.Clive MerrisonClive MerrisonHarvey Sobell · 1 ep.Tenniel EvansTenniel EvansArthur Frobisher · 1 ep.AAmanda BairstowSophie · 1 ep.PPaul HaleyPeter (Driver) · 1 ep.Saskia ReevesSaskia ReevesPretty Girl · 1 ep.PPaul ReevesRollerskater · 1 ep.BBernard FinchInterflora Man · 1 ep.Pamela SalemPamela SalemIsabelle de Montfort · 1 ep.Jeremy SindenJeremy SindenPorky Fox · 1 ep.SSarah FinchJane Fox · 1 ep.Alan LakeAlan LakeLuigi · 1 ep.CCaryl CassonToni · 1 ep.Ray MortRay MortPorter · 1 ep.LLawrence DavidsonFrenchman · 1 ep.PPeter ClaphamHost · 1 ep.DDavid MayberryWaiter · 1 ep.Linda BeckettLinda BeckettMaid · 1 ep.RRoger BizleyPolice Inspector · 1 ep.IIain RattraySub Manager · 1 ep.

Crew

Directing
Michael Ferguson (Director), Peter Sasdy (Director), Herbert Wise (Director), Derek Bennett (Director)
Writing
Peter Bowles (Idea), Philip Broadley (Idea), Ray Connolly (Writer)
Production
Lloyd Shirley (Executive Producer), Chris Burt (Producer), Derek Bennett (Producer), Elizabeth Sadler (Casting Director), Linda Butcher (Casting Director)

Trailer

Data: TMDB (this product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB), Wikidata.