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 3
Further details
Warwick launches a new website in a bid to get more work, but it only gets 12 hits - and some nasty online comments.
Meanwhile, after his clients at Dwarves For Hire complain that Warwick takes the best roles for himself, he tries to appease them by making showreels re-enacting famous movie scenes.
However, when a call comes looking for someone to take a role opposite Helena Bonham Carter, Warwick takes it for himself. But, is it as glamorous as he hoped...?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th November 2011
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Warwick Davis | Warwick |
| Ricky Gervais | Ricky |
| Stephen Merchant | Stephen |
| Rosamund Hanson | Cheryl |
| Peter Bonner | Little Pete / Maximus |
| Raymond Griffiths | Ray |
| Jon Key | Anthony |
| Anthony Welsh | BBC Director |
| George Appleby | Dan |
| Dean Whatton | Little Jesus |
| Binde Johal | Brokeback #1 |
| Steve Haze | Brokeback #2 |
| Rupert Holliday Evans | Police Officer |
| Alec Nicholls | Teacher |
| Jack Binstead | Justin Palmer |
| Christian Stevens | Little Lord |
| Kerry Shale | Film Director |
| Shend | Nobby |
| Sarah Bennett | Little Sharon Stone |
| Helena Bonham Carter | Self |
| Victoria Hollins | 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
Brokeback Mountain
Warwick tries to explain to the dwarves that his talent agency 'Dwarves For Hire' is working on behalf of them, rather than Warwick. Meanwhile, Ricky and Stephen attempt to re-create a scene from Brokeback Mountain.
Phone Hasn't Rung
Warwick's clients are unhappy about the lack of work... but they're not the only ones keen for more work.