Lytton's Diary is a drama TV series made by Thames Television for the ITV network about the life of a newspaper gossip columnist. At its peak, the series attracted viewing figures of 11.93 million.https://www.bestofbritishmag.co.uk/february-2026/
In 2026, writer Ray Connolly, actress Holly De Jong, floor manager Fizz Waters and senior cameraman Chas Watts shared their memories of the production in the article Hot Gossip by Oliver Crocker for the February edition of Best of British magazine.https://www.bestofbritishmag.co.uk/february-2026/
Cast Name Role Episodes Peter Bowles Neville Lytton 12 episodes Holly De Jong Dolly 12 episodes Adam Norton David Edding 12 episodes Harriet Keevil Jenny 12 episodes Bernard Lloyd Henry Field 12 episodes Lewis Fiander Lawyer 10 episodes Bernard Archard Ian the Editor 9 episodes Anna Nygh Laura Grey 6 episodes Jeffrey Segal Harold 6 episodes
Episodes
Storyboard Lytton's Diary (30 August 1983) – director Brian Parker
Series One Rabid Dingo – Shock Horror (9 January 1985) – director Herbert Wise Daddy's Girls (16 January 1985) – director Peter Sasdy The Lady in the Mask (23 January 1985) – director Herbert Wise Tricks of the Trade (30 January 1985) – director Peter Sasdy The Silly Season (6 February 1985) – director Herbert Wise Come Uppance (13 February 1985) – director Peter Sasdy
Series Two The Ends and the Means (8 January 1986) – director Derek Bennett Rules of Engagement (15 January 1986) – director Michael Ferguson The Ancien Régime (22 January 1986) – director Derek Bennett The Miracle Man (29 January 1986) – director Michael Ferguson National Hero (5 February 1986) – director Derek Bennett What a Wonderful World (12 February 1986) - director Michael Ferguson
Theme Tune The theme tune for the series was written by Rick Wakeman which he describes in a YouTube video.
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