Lytton's Diary

The story

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.

Cast

P Peter BowlesNeville Lytton B Bernard LloydHenry Field H Holly De JongDolly A Adam NortonDavid H Harriet KeevilJenny L Lewis FianderThe Lawyer B Bernard ArchardThe Editor A Anna NyghLaura Grey S Sylvester WilliamsWesley E Eve PearceBeryl D David RyallNorman J Jeffrey SegalHarold

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C Colin FarrellThe Deputy Editor F Fiona MollisonCatherine Lytton B Barbara KellermanHelena A Antony HaydenKevin J Jane LauriePandora H Harry WatersThe News Editor P Peter EllisDeputy Editor Charles J James AubreyThe Editor D Daniel MoynihanBill Withy J John StrideWayne Monroe N Nigel NevinsonPhotographer L Lee WalkerPhotographer M Michael McKevittSports Editor M Michael FlemingCity Editor O Olivier PierreNathan Gebler N Norman BirdCharles Adams J Julian CurryTim Beauchamp J Joseph YoungTrevor Bates G Gwen TaylorAngela Monroe B Brian McDermottBruce Morley P Patrick MarleySally the Sistine T Trevor PeacockBasil S Susan GilmoreReceptionist R Ray BarronPT Instructor P Philip ElsmoreRadio Announcer (voice) J James CosmoHarry Owen E Edward HardwickeGuy Phillips D Dominique BarnesBelinda Phillips M Michael GothardJake Cutler C Clive MerrisonHarvey Sobell T Tenniel EvansArthur Frobisher A Amanda BairstowSophie P Paul HaleyPeter (Driver) S Saskia ReevesPretty Girl P Paul ReevesRollerskater B Bernard FinchInterflora Man P Pamela SalemIsabelle de Montfort J Jeremy SindenPorky Fox S Sarah FinchJane Fox A Alan LakeLuigi C Caryl CassonToni R Ray MortPorter L Lawrence DavidsonFrenchman P Peter ClaphamHost D David MayberryWaiter L Linda BeckettMaid R Roger BizleyPolice Inspector I Iain RattraySub Manager M Mel MartinStella N Nadim SawalhaHamil J John BirdJacko H Heather CanningKathleen D David SavileTom Westaway N Nigel LeachPianist A Auriol SmithSales Assistant S Sonia SmylesBar Girl T Tano ReaWaiter R Reg ThomasonMan Leaving Church Service J Jean KentMargot Shelley J Jennie LindenSolveig Lindstrom R Robert CartlandPublisher D David BaxtCurtois J Judy ElringtonMichelle C Carole HaymanClare Copeland B Barbara NewElaine S Sean CaffreyParker S Stewart HarwoodMarshall G George InnesGregory