TV series
Lytton's Diary
1985–1986, English, on ITV1. Created by Philip Broadley & Peter Bowles.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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S2 E6: What a Wonderful Life
Aired 12 February 1986
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Philip BroadleyCreator
- Peter BowlesCreator
- Peter BowlesNeville Lytton · 12 ep
- Bernard LloydHenry Field · 12 ep
- Holly De JongDolly · 12 ep
- Adam NortonDavid · 12 ep
- Harriet KeevilJenny · 12 ep
- Lewis FianderThe Lawyer · 10 ep
- Bernard ArchardThe Editor · 9 ep
- Anna NyghLaura Grey · 6 ep
- Sylvester WilliamsWesley · 6 ep
- Eve PearceBeryl · 6 ep
- David RyallNorman · 6 ep
- Jeffrey SegalHarold · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 1985
- Last aired
- 12 February 1986
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Lytton's Diary are there?
Lytton's Diary has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
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Yes. Lytton's Diary ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Lytton's Diary?
If you liked Lytton's Diary, try Tyler Perry's Sistas, Hotel Babylon, Little Voice.
Who created Lytton's Diary?
Lytton's Diary was created by Philip Broadley and Peter Bowles and stars Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd, Holly De Jong.