Life's Too Short: Series 1, Episode 2

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

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Series 1, Episode 2

Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Depp, Warwick (Warwick Davis), Ricky (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

Despite an awkward appearance at a sci-fi convention, an unsuccessful money-making brainstorming session with his assistant, Cheryl, and a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars-themed wedding, Warwick's fortune seems to be on the rise when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.

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Broadcast details

Date: Thursday 17^th November 2011
Time: 9:30pm
Channel: BBC Two
Length: 30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Warwick Davis	Warwick
Ricky Gervais	Ricky
Stephen Merchant	Stephen
Rosamund Hanson	Cheryl
Shaun Williamson	Self

Guest cast
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

Writing team
Ricky Gervais	Writer
Stephen Merchant	Writer

Production team
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.

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...

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.

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?

Featuring: Johnny Depp.

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