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Lytton's Diary

151985–19862 seasonsPhilip Broadley
IMDb 6.9

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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.

ComedyDrama
Based On Play Or MusicalSocial CommentaryGossip ColumnistGlamour Magazine

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What is Lytton's Diary (1985) 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…

Who stars in Lytton's Diary?

Lytton's Diary stars Peter Bowles (Neville Lytton), Bernard Lloyd (Henry Field), Holly De Jong (Dolly), Adam Norton (David), Harriet Keevil (Jenny). The series was created by Philip Broadley.

How many seasons does Lytton's Diary have?

Lytton's Diary has 2 seasons. There are 12 episodes in total.

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Lytton's Diary holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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