Life’s Too Short

9:45pm – Wednesday, July 25 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary series starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalised version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley, Steve Carell and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

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.

9:00pm – Wednesday, July 18 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary series starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalised version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley and Steve Carell, and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

This week, Warwick meets up with estranged wife Sue, her solicitor, and her new partner Ian to finalise their divorce settlement. But his decision to bring his accountant along for advice and support doesn’t work out as planned.

9:00pm – Wednesday, July 11 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary series starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalized version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley and Steve Carell and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

This week, with mounting anxieties about the state of his work and home life, Warwick decides to explore different religions, and also returns to the dating agency where he met his wife Sue.

9:00pm – Wednesday, July 4 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary series starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalised version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley, Steve Carel and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

This week, during messy divorce negotiations, Warwick asks Ricky and Stephen for personal advice.

Meanwhile, he moves into a new apartment and seeks election as chairman of the Society of People of Small Stature.

Life’s Too Short is a sitcom series created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is described by Gervais as being about “the life of a showbiz dwarf” with Davis playing a fictionalised version of himself. Gervais and Merchant appear in cameos as themselves. Continue reading »

9:00pm – Wednesday, June 27 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary series starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalized version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley, Steve Carel and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. But he still takes on a role opposite Helena Bonham Carter.

9:05pm – Wednesday, June 20 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalised version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.

Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley, Steve Carel and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

In this episode, 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 Warsthemed wedding, Warwick’s fortune seems to be on the rise when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.

9:05pm – Wednesday, June 13 on ABC1

Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis (the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalised version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.

Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley, Steve Carel and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.

With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant, and a wife who’s divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top.

In this first episode, Warwick seeks advice from old pals Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, but Liam Neeson has beaten him to it.

The film crew charts Warwick’s every move as he tries to maintain his pride and self respect in some very unusual situations.