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Lytton's Diary (1985)

1985-01-09 · 30m · EN
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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.

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Peter SasdyDirectorHerbert WiseDirectorMichael FergusonDirectorRay ConnollyWriter

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Peter BowlesPeter BowlesNeville LyttonBernard LloydBernard LloydHenry FieldHolly De JongHolly De JongDollyAdam NortonAdam NortonDavidHarriet KeevilHarriet KeevilJennyBernard ArchardBernard ArchardThe EditorAnna NyghAnna NyghLaura GreySylvester WilliamsSylvester WilliamsWesleyEve PearceEve PearceBerylDavid RyallDavid RyallNormanJeffrey SegalJeffrey SegalHaroldColin FarrellColin FarrellThe Deputy Editor

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference676016 · 277539 · 328565Actor preference178639 · 164586 · 87284Country preferenceGb

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What is Lytton's Diary 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 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.

How long is Lytton's Diary?

Lytton's Diary has a runtime of 30 minutes.