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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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Final Special - Easter Special

60 minute special to conclude the sitcom. It picks up from the end of the last series, following the ups and downs of Warwick as he continues life in showbiz.

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Further details

Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Keith Chegwin, Warwick (Warwick Davis), Shaun Williamson, Les Dennis. Copyright: BBC

Now working hard for his clients at agency Dwarves For Hire, Warwick Davis is a changed man - no longer does he take all the best jobs for himself, it's all about putting other people first. Things are going well and look as if they are going to get even better when his old friend Val Kilmer drops by to discuss a sequel to Willow - but it comes at a cost.

With money to find, Warwick holds an investment seminar while also persuading Keith Chegwin, Les Dennis and Shaun Williamson to join forces and put together a cabaret show to tour pubs and clubs - The All Star Funtime Roadshow. With advice on hand from his accountant, spiritual leader and ex-wife, plus old friends Ricky and Stephen, Warwick has his hands full as he tries to balance his agency clients, the roadshow and Val Kilmer's dreams of Willow 2.

Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Keith Chegwin, Warwick (Warwick Davis), Shaun Williamson, Les Dennis. Copyright: BBC
Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Shaun Williamson, Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin. Copyright: BBC
Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Warwick (Warwick Davis), Val Kilmer. Copyright: BBC
Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Cheryl (Rosamund Hanson), Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC
Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Amy (Kiruna Stamell), Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 30th March 2013
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Warwick Davis Warwick
Ricky Gervais Ricky
Stephen Merchant Stephen
Steve Brody Eric
Rosamund Hanson Cheryl
Jo Enright Sue
Keith Chegwin Self
Les Dennis Self
Shaun Williamson Self
Guest cast
Peter Bonner Little Pete / Maximus
Colin Hoult Bryan Medici
Kiruna Stamell Amy
Steve Oram Paul Jacobs
George Appleby Client
Sarah Bennett Client
Raymond Griffiths (as Ray Griffiths) Client
Rachel Denning Client
Rob Jarvis Pub Landlord
Davood Ghadami Waiter
Shaun Escoffery Paramedic
Lucy Fenton Boozy Female
Val Kilmer 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
Anna Higginson Production Designer

Videos

Life's Too Short - Final Special - Preview

Ricky Gervais introduces the main cast for the final Life's Too Short episode, with a clip from the show.

Featuring: Keith Chegwin, Warwick Davis (Warwick), Les Dennis, Ricky Gervais (Ricky) & Shaun Williamson.

Warwick Davis asks his clients to guess the good news

Warwick asks his clients to guess what's happening. Cheryl knows the good news but still manages to get it wrong.

Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis discuss being back on screen together and explore Warwick's ambitions for Willow 2.

Featuring: Warwick Davis (Warwick), Ricky Gervais (Ricky) & Val Kilmer.

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