Life’s Too Short

There will be no full second season of Life’s Too Short.

The Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant comedy series, which featured Warwick Davis, will wrap with a one-hour special as opposed to a full season run.

Val Kilmer will feature in the special, which is being co-produced by the BBC with Backlash Productions and HBO.

Davis said: “I am thrilled to be able to step back into Warwick’s shoes again for this special.

“Ricky and Stephen’s scripts are always a gift to play and the inclusion of Val Kilmer is nothing short of genius.” Continue reading »

Stephen Merchant has seen his new US comedy pilot picked up by HBO for a full season.

HBO has given an eight-episode order for Hello Ladies, which Merchant co-wrote, directed and will star in.

Merchant worked with former Office writer-producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky on the pilot. Continue reading »

Warwick Davis has revealed details regarding the upcoming Life’s Too Short special.

Davis told Digital Spy that the special will film in February next year.

“It’ll be a special that we will film next February,” Davis told Digital Spy. “I just got the script the other day, and it is amazing. It takes the story further, it takes the character further. It’s really funny. I can’t wait for it.”

Davis said a second full season of the sitcom is unlikely. Continue reading »

Mirren to guest on Glee

Respected British actress Helen Mirren will make a guest appearance of sorts on Glee, where she will act as the “inner-voice” of one of the characters. Mirren’s will be heard but not seen in the episode.

Gervias working on Channel 4 pilot

Ricky Gervais is working on a new sitcom with Channel 4 in the UK, featuring in a pilot for a comedy where he plays a “confused” worker at a retirement home.

Life’s Too Short returning

Ricky Gervais has confirmed via Twitter that Life’s Too Short has been renewed for a second season, set to air in spring of 2013.

Moffat denies quitting rumours

Doctor Who executive producer Steven Moffat has denied rumours he is quitting the show. Moffta took to Twitter to confirm that he is still keen to work on the BBC One show.

Ricky Gervais has confirmed that Life’s Too Short will return for a second season.

The sitcom, which features dwarf actor Warwick Davis, premiered late this year on BBC Two to average ratings.

Gervais tweeted today that the sitcom will return in spring 2013: “FAQ Second Series of Life’s Too Short Planned for spring 2013 An Idiot Abroad Special: The Short Way Round planned for end of 2012 (sic)”.

The Idiot Abroad special will involve Karl Pilkington teaming up with Warwick Davis on Sky1.

Source: Digital Spy

9:30pm Thursday 15 December on BBC TWO

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s fake documentary series starring Warwick Davis continues.

Warwick meets up with estranged wife Sue and her solicitor – and 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. Meanwhile, to try and lift his spirits Warwick arranges a flat warming party, inviting new date Amy. With no luck convincing his old co-stars to come along, Warwick splashes out to book Cat Deeley as a celebrity guest for the evening. Amy arrives but Warwick spends the evening trying to impress Cat … which doesn’t go down well with either of them.

The seven part sitcom stars Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Rosamund Hanson, Kiruna Stamell, Jo Enright, Matthew Holness, Shaun Williamson, Les Dennis and Keith Chegwin.

The series also features guest appearances from Liam Neeson, Sting, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Carell and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Ep 6/7

9:30pm Thursday 8 December on BBC TWO

Life’s Too Short is a fake documentary starring Warwick Davis, from the creators of The Office and Extras, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

With mounting anxieties about the state of his work and home life, Warwick decides to explore different religions – visiting his spiritual counsellor and life coach, a Catholic priest and a Scientologist – in the hope of enlightenment. At the same time, he tries to get himself back on the market, returning to the dating agency where he met his wife Sue. Matched with Amy, he heads off to their first blind date – which starts off rocky, but eventually gets better. However, on their second date, Warwick’s ego threatens to ruin things…

The seven part sitcom stars Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Kiruna Stamell, Shaun Williamson, Les Dennis and Keith Chegwin.

Also features guest appearances from Liam Neeson, Sting, Johnny Depp, Steve Carell, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley and Sophie Ellis-Bextor

9:30pm Thursday 1 December on BBC TWO

Life’s Too Short is a fake documentary starring Warwick Davis, from the creators of The Office and Extras, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

This week Warwick’s on the move. After flat hunting with the help of his assistant Cheryl, Warwick moves into his new apartment. He’s also seeking to oust the current head and get himself elected as Chairman of The Society of People of Small Stature.

Meanwhile, messy divorce proceedings continue with his estranged wife Sue, not made any better when he drops in on the old family home and finds her looking rather cosy with her solicitor, Ian. Troubled by this unexpected turn of events, he turns to Ricky and Stephen for more personal advice and witnesses an awkward video call between Ricky and The Office star Steve Carell…

The seven-part sitcom stars Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Rosamund Hanson, Jo Enright, Steve Brody, Matthew Holness and this week features Steve Carell.

The series also includes guest appearances from Liam Neeson, Sting, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Keith Chegwin.

Crissy Rock leaves I’m A Celebrity

Crissy Rock has become the latest contestant to leave I’m A Celebrity after losing out in the public vote last night.

Gervais hits back at critics

Ricky Gervais has hit back at critics of his latest comedy series Life’s Too Short. “People need to see the difference between programmes that satirise/highlight/reflect exploitation, and programmes that actually exploit,” he tweeted.

Whitehall to feature in new BBC Three comedy

Jack Whitehall will feature in a new comedy series for BBC Three. The comic will also write the series, entitled Bad Education, which will centre on a teacher described as “the worst teacher ever to grace the British education system”.

Glee chasing Ricky Martin 

Ricky Martin is being courted by Glee for a cameo appearance on the show’s third season. Producers are interested in the popstar playing a Spanish teacher in an episode scheduled for January.

9:30pm Thursday 24 November on BBC TWO

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s fake documentary series starring Warwick Davis continues. This week, Helena Bonham Carter makes a guest appearance.

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…?

The sitcom stars Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Rosamund Hanson and this week features Helena Bonham Carter.

The series also includes guest appearances from Liam Neeson, Sting, Johnny Depp, Steve Carell, Cat Deeley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Les Dennis and Keith Chegwin.