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'''''Life's Too Short''''' is a sitcom starring [[Warwick Davis]] which airs on BBC2 (in the UK) and HBO (in the US). [[Ricky Gervais]] & [[Stephen Merchant]] write and direct the show much just as they did with their previous BBC sitcoms [[The Office]] and [[Extras]]. | '''''Life's Too Short''''' is a sitcom starring [[Warwick Davis]] which airs on BBC2 (in the UK) and HBO (in the US). [[Ricky Gervais]] & [[Stephen Merchant]] write and direct the show much just as they did with their previous BBC sitcoms [[The Office]] and [[Extras]]. | ||
Warwick plays himself in this observational comedy based on his real life trials and tribulations being an actor with dwarfism. The show is similar in style to that of Larry David's [[HBO]] show ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', and also Gervais and Merchant's previous work ([[The Office]] and [[Extras]]). When speaking of Warwick in a recent interview [[Ricky Gervais]] stated that "''pound for pound he is one of the funniest men I know''". Gervais & Merchant | Warwick plays himself in this observational comedy based on his real life trials and tribulations being an actor with dwarfism. The show is similar in style to that of Larry David's [[HBO]] show ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', and also Gervais and Merchant's previous work ([[The Office]] and [[Extras]]). When speaking of Warwick in a recent interview [[Ricky Gervais]] stated that "''pound for pound he is one of the funniest men I know''". This project differs from Gervais & Merchant's previous projects in that it focuses purely on comedy rather than the mix of comedy and drama. | ||
In early 2013, BBC2 announced that there would not be a second series and the show would wrap up with a Christmas Special in December [http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/feb/11/ricky-gervais-lifes-too-short]. | |||
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| Life's Too Short | |
 Warwick Being interviewed in 2007 | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Running time | 30 mins |
| Creator(s) | Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant |
| Writer(s) | Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant |
| Starring | Warwick Davis, Rosamund Hanson, Steve Brody, Matt Holness. |
| Country | UK |
| Network | BBC2 |
| Original runs | 10 November 2011 – TBA |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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Life's Too Short is a sitcom starring Warwick Davis which airs on BBC2 (in the UK) and HBO (in the US). Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant write and direct the show much just as they did with their previous BBC sitcoms The Office and Extras.
Warwick plays himself in this observational comedy based on his real life trials and tribulations being an actor with dwarfism. The show is similar in style to that of Larry David's HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, and also Gervais and Merchant's previous work (The Office and Extras). When speaking of Warwick in a recent interview Ricky Gervais stated that "pound for pound he is one of the funniest men I know". This project differs from Gervais & Merchant's previous projects in that it focuses purely on comedy rather than the mix of comedy and drama.
In early 2013, BBC2 announced that there would not be a second series and the show would wrap up with a Christmas Special in December [2].
Genesis
The idea first came about after Warwick Davis appeared as a guest star in the second series of Extras. He told numerous stories to both Gervais and Merchant about the trouble being a midget in the acting world.
A quote from an interview with Gervais: "I'd been thinking about doing something with a midget since seeing The Wizard of Oz again a few years ago. Then we met Warwick during Extras. The real Warwick tells us these great stories. They're comedy gold."
Gervais also added that the series was the last in a trilogy of single-camera comedies: "It's the third in our trilogy of TV sitcoms... another naturalist observational comedy, dealing with everyday problems, human foibles and social faux pas ... but with a dwarf."
Production
A non-broadcast pilot for Life's Too Short was shot in July 2010 and was overseen by Extras producer Charlie Hanson. Gervais confirmed via his blog that they would probably shoot six episodes for the first season. In April 2010, Gervais announced that the first production meeting had been held and it was "very exciting". Warwick Davis confirmed on his official website that the show would air on BBC2.
Filming for the six episode series began at the end of May 2011, going on for eight weeks. It ended on the 22nd July 2011, and the filming featured numerous updates on Ricky's Blog that included many pictures of Warwick in precarious positions.
Cast
- Warwick Davis - Himself
- Rosamund Hanson - Cheryl Wilkins
- Ricky Gervais - Himself
- Stephen Merchant - Himself
- Steve Brody - Eric Biddle
Guest Appearances
The following actors/actresses appeared as guest stars.
- Liam Neeson
- Johnny Depp
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Shaun Williamson
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Steve Carell
- Sting
- Les Dennis
- Keith Chegwin
- Ewen Macintosh
- Cat Deeley
Episodes
Series One
| Title | Series | Original Airdate | Buy | # | ||
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Episode One | Series 1 | 10th November 2011 | Amazon | 1 | |
| Warwick introduces us to his life, hires a new assistant and Liam Neeson bothers Ricky and Steve about comedy. | ||||||
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Episode Two | Series 1 | 17th November 2011 | Amazon | 2 | |
| Warwick is asked to make an appearance at a Star Wars themed wedding. Johnny Depp is in town researching his next role and finally gives Ricky a piece of his mind. | ||||||
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Episode Three | Series 1 | 24th November 2011 | Amazon | 3 | |
| Warwick's acting clients accuse him of taking all the best roles for himself. When a chance to act opposite Helena Bonham Carter arises, Warwick must decide what to do. | ||||||
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Episode Four | Series 1 | 1st December 2011 | Amazon | 4 | |
| Warwick has trouble whilst moving into a new flat, attends a messy divorce settlement and runs for chairman of the Society of People of Small Stature. | ||||||
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Episode Five | Series 1 | 8th December 2011 | Amazon | 5 | |
| Warwick's attempts to find a suitable religion as well as a romantic partner. Both searches are fraught with problems. | ||||||
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Episode Six | Series 1 | 15th December 2011 | Amazon | 6 | |
| Warwick throws a flat-warming party for himself and hires Cat Deeley to appear in order to "show off" to his ex-wife. Things get strange when he claims Cat is his girl-friend. | ||||||
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Episode Seven | Series 1 | 20th December 2011 | Amazon | 7 | |
| Wishing to improve his celebrity status, Warwick attends a charity event hosted by Sting. Not knowing Warwick's recent financial troubles, Sting pressures him to give more than he can afford. | ||||||
Specials
| Title | Series | Original Airdate | Buy | # | ||
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Christmas Special | Special | December 2013 | TBA | 1 | |
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Gallery
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Ricky looks out for his own
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Ricky gives direction to the Sith Lord
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And this is how you hold a glass
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Ricky and Warwick
