Life's Too Short
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2011 - 2013
- 8 episodes (1 series)
Mockumentary series about the life of dwarf actor Warwick Davis, written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Also features Steve Brody, Rosamund Hanson, Jo Enright, Keith Chegwin, Les Dennis and Shaun Williamson
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 17th November 2011
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23rd November 2011 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Saturday 3rd May 2014 | 11:50pm | Gold |
| Sunday 4th May 2014 | 10:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 21st July 2014 | 11:25pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 22nd July 2014 | 1:50am | Gold |
| Monday 8th September 2014 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 9th September 2014 | 2:45am | Gold |
| Monday 12th January 2015 | 1:30am | Gold |
| Monday 12th January 2015 | 3:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 24th May 2015 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 24th May 2015 | 3:15am | Gold |
| Friday 22nd January 2016 | 1:10am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Warwick Davis | Warwick |
| Ricky Gervais | Ricky |
| Stephen Merchant | Stephen |
| Rosamund Hanson | Cheryl |
| Shaun Williamson | Self |
| Eric Lampaert | Terry |
| Tim Key | News Reporter |
| Lorraine Bruce | Mother (Of Tumour Boy) |
| Eri Jackson | Bride |
| David Fynn | Groom |
| Dustin Demri-Burns | Best Man |
| Johnny Depp | Self |
| Ricky Gervais | Writer |
| Stephen Merchant | Writer |
| Ricky Gervais | Director |
| Stephen Merchant | Director |
| Charlie Hanson | Producer |
| Ricky Gervais | Executive Producer |
| Stephen Merchant | Executive Producer |
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) | Editor |
| Graham Barker | Editor |
| Anna Higginson | Production Designer |
Videos
Johnny Depp confronts Ricky Gervais
Johnny Depp joins Warwick for a chat with Ricky Gervais and discusses Ricky's comments at the Golden Globes.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Warwick Davis (Warwick), Ricky Gervais (Ricky), Stephen Merchant (Stephen) & Johnny Depp.
Local News Interview
Whilst at a sci-fi convention, Warwick is chosen to feature on a local news item. However, the interviewer has no idea who Warwick Davis is...
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Warwick Davis (Warwick) & Tim Key (News Reporter).
Chimney Sweep
During a brainstorm, Warwick wants Cheryl to come up with new ideas to generate more business for Dwarves For Hire. However, her suggestion of dwarves being used as chimney sweeps is not what he had in mind.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Warwick Davis (Warwick) & Rosamund Hanson (Cheryl).
Johnny Depp Exclusive
Interview with Johnny Depp on the set of Life's Too Short. Can Ricky Gervais really say no to Johnny?
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Johnny Depp.