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Observational comedy starring Warwick Davis and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
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Episode 2After appearing at a sci-fi convention, Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding. However, his fortune rises when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role. - 02
Episode 1With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill, and his wife divorcing him, showbiz dwarf Warwick Davis is forced to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. He seeks advice from old pals Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, but Liam Neeson has beaten him to it. - 03
Episode 5Warwick seeks spiritual guidance, and following a visit to the dating agency where he met his wife, he embarks on a quest to find a new partner.
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Season01
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Episode 1November 10, 2011With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill, and his wife divorcing him, showbiz dwarf Warwick Davis is forced to open his doors to a f - S01E02
Season's bestEpisode 2November 17, 2011After appearing at a sci-fi convention, Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding. However, his fortune rises when - S01E03
Episode 3November 24, 2011After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. But he stil - S01E04
Episode 4December 1, 2011During messy divorce negotiations, Warwick asks Ricky and Stephen for personal advice. Meanwhile, he moves into a new apartment and seeks el - S01E05
Episode 5December 8, 2011Warwick seeks spiritual guidance, and following a visit to the dating agency where he met his wife, he embarks on a quest to find a new part - S01E06
Episode 6December 15, 2011Warwick throws a party in his new apartment to show it to his ex-wife and his new date Amy. But when Cat Deeley shows up, he can't resist be - S01E07
Episode 7December 20, 2011In the series finale, Warwick attends a charity event in the hope of hanging out with celebrities. However, in trying to impress Sting he en
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