Liam Neeson

You suspect Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and BBC2 are getting their defence in first with this "making of" doc, screened before the start on Thursday of their new comedy series, Life's Too Short, starring dwarf actor Warwick Davis.

Gervais insists they aren't making fun of small people, though the Davis character has "a small man complex". Celebrity guests doing Extras-type cameos - Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson and Helena Bonham Carter - tell us why they wanted to take part.

Alison Graham, Radio Times, 5th November 2011

Ricky Gervais signs Liam Neeson for Life's Too Short

Liam Neeson and Helena Bonham Carter are the latest A-listers who have signed up for the new sitcom by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

The Sun, 19th August 2011