Peter Bowles
Neville Lytton
Series
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7.33 votes198530mEndedComedyDrama
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Series 1
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- 1. Rabid Dingo: Shock HorrorNow viewing1985-01-0930mThe editor of The Daily News gossip column has retired, leaving Neville Lytton and his arch-rival Henry Field to compete for the vacancy. When Australian tycoon Wayne Monroe tries to buy the paper, Lytton sets about investigating his past.
- 2. Daddy's Girls1985-01-1630mLytton, the new gossip diary editor of The Daily News, spends the day with his estranged wife, Catherine, and Laura Grey, his girlfriend, is less than pleased. Meanwhile, on the work front, Lytton investigates a merchant banker who disapproves of his daughter's relationship with a record producer, has something in his past that he's trying to hide.
- 3. The Lady in the Mask1985-01-2330mLytton investigates the identity of a masked woman who strips at stage parties. Gambler Lucky Jim Diamond threatens to sue for defamation over an article Lytton has written.
- 4. Tricks of the Trade1985-01-3030mLytton meets his old friend Hamil, who seems to be involved in a shady deal with an MP called Westaway. Soon, Lytton gets involved and falls victim to blackmail.
- 5. The Silly Season1985-02-0630mMargot Shelley, a fading film star, has just published her autobiography. However, Lytton is more interested in the memoirs of starlet Solveig Lindstrom.
- 6. Come Uppance1985-02-1330mWhilst visiting Catherine, Lytton is informed about strange goings-on at the home of Lord Rimmer. He uncovers a plot to create a right-wing political movement and exposes the story in his paper.
Cast
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Bernard Lloyd
Henry Field
Holly De Jong
Dolly
No photo Adam Norton
David
No photo Harriet Keevil
Jenny
No photo Jeffrey Segal
Harold
Colin Farrell
The Deputy Editor
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Is Lytton's Diary available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Lytton's Diary in this region.
How many seasons does Lytton's Diary have?
Lytton's Diary has 2 seasons and 12 episodes.
When did Lytton's Diary first air?
Lytton's Diary first aired in 1985.
Is Lytton's Diary still running?
Lytton's Diary's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Lytton's Diary?
Lytton's Diary is classified as Comedy, Drama.