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Life's Too Short. Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC
Life's Too Short

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

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Series 1, Episode 7

Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Ricky (Ricky Gervais), Gordon Sumner, Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC
In the series finale, Warwick attends a charity event in the hope of hanging out with celebrities. However, in trying to impress Sting he ends up spending more than he can afford. Consequently he has to look for a new home and hopes Amy will see him again.

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Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 20th December 2011
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Warwick Davis Warwick
Ricky Gervais Ricky
Stephen Merchant Stephen
Steve Brody Eric
Rosamund Hanson Cheryl
Jo Enright Sue
Guest cast
Matthew Holness Ian (Lawyer)
Kiruna Stamell Amy
Jaq Croft PR Woman
Mark Roper Doorman
Scarlett Sabet Jill
John Biggins Landlord
Sting Self
Sophie Ellis-Bextor 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

Auction

Ricky Gervais agrees to host a charity auction organised by Sting.

Featuring: Warwick Davis (Warwick), Ricky Gervais (Ricky) & Sting.

No Invite

Warwick attends a charity event run by Sting but has forgotten his invite? No invite, no entry.

Behind-the-Scenes: Charity

A behind-the-scenes look at filming Warwick's attendance at Sting's charity event...

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