Ricky Gervais unveils British comedy pilot

Ricky unveils a new BBC2 comedy project called ‘Life`s Too Short.’

London: ‘The Office’ creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have unveiled a new BBC2 comedy project called ‘Life`s Too Short.’London: ‘The Office’ creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have unveiled a new BBC2 comedy project called ‘Life`s Too Short.’ The show centres on Warwick Davis, Britain`s pre-eminent dwarf actor and star of box office hit franchises including ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Harry Potter,’ with Gervais and Merchant appearing on screen in minor roles.

The observational comedy follows Warwick in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces, in his first major role for the BBC. "Pound for pound he is one of the funniest men I know," said Gervais. Bureau Report