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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Ricky Gervais: I'll protect dwarves
Comic Ricky Gervais has hit back at claims he is cruel to dwarves in his new BBC2 comedy - by sending TV Biz a photo of how he looks after 3ft 6ins star Warwick Davis by keeping him in a glass case.
The Sun, 14th July 2011Ricky Gervais loves to see dwarves fight
Ricky Gervais and his writing pal Stephen Merchant reckon they've found the key to comedy gold - dwarf fighting.
The Sun, 12th July 2011Sandra Bullock to star in Life's Too Short
Oscar winner Sandra Bullock is set to star in a new comedy series with Keith Chegwin, Les Dennis and Barry from EastEnders.
Tom Bryant, The Mirror, 7th July 2011Life's Too Short preview
There's good news in store for fans of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. After a successful 30 minute pilot and the announcement of a full series commission last year, we can reveal some more details about Life's Too Short, as part of BBC Two's summer/autumn season.
Jaine Sykes, BBC Comedy, 22nd June 2011Life's Too Short: Big casting spoliers
Earlier this morning we blogged the teaser trailer for Life's Too Short. Tonight we can reveal some big casting SPOILERS...
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 22nd June 2011Sophie Ellis-Bextor confirms 'Life's Too Short' cameo
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has revealed that she is filming a cameo for Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's new comedy series Life's Too Short.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 21st June 2011Audio: Ricky Gervais on filming his new BBC sitcom
Speaking from the set of Life's Too Short, Ricky Gervais tells Richard Bacon: "It's a fake documentary... the premise is that he's making this to try to get his career back on track."
BBC News, 1st June 2011Merchant's 'Joy' at Gervais hiatus
Writer Stephen Merchant was desperate to break up his comedy partnership with Ricky Gervais because the pair had become like an old married couple.
The Daily Express, 2nd May 2011Cat Deeley lands role in Ricky Gervais dwarf sitcom
Cat Deeley has reportedly bagged her first big acting part in Ricky Gervais's new dwarf sitcom, Life's Too Short.
Metro, 4th April 2011Johnny Depp to star in Ricky Gervais's Life's Too Short
Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is to star in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's new sitcom Life's Too Short.
Jen Blackburn, The Sun, 24th March 2011