Lytton's Diary Season 1 • TV Show
Lytton's Diary • TV Show • Rating 7.3 out of 10
seasons Season 2
Seasons of Lytton's Diary
Lytton's Diary currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Most episodes run for around 30 minutes, which makes the show easy to binge in short bursts. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 1986.
Season 1
Lytton's Diary Season 2 • TV Show
Lytton's Diary Season 2
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Lytton's Diary coming?
Lytton's Diary is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on February 12, 1986. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 15 (GB), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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Watch the official trailers for Lytton's Diary
Watch the main official trailer for Lytton's Diary in one place. Most of these clips were released around March 2011, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
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. It blends comedy and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Philip Broadley and Peter Bowles.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Lytton's Diary
Lytton's Diary has been releasing episodes between January 1985 and February 1986 across 2 seasons. So far there are 12 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (13 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.
cast
Cast and creators of Lytton's Diary
The main cast includes Peter Bowles, Bernard Lloyd and Holly De Jong. Behind the scenes, it is created by Philip Broadley and Peter Bowles, shaped by showrunner Lloyd Shirley.
Peter Bowles
as Neville Lytton
Bernard Lloyd
as Henry Field
Holly De Jong
as Dolly
Adam Norton
as David
Harriet Keevil
as Jenny
Jeffrey Segal
as Harold
Colin Farrell
as The Deputy Editor