Warwick Davis & Ricky Gervais Working Together, The Real And Fake | Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Join Alan this week and talk about what it's like to work with each other on and off set! As Warwick plays himself but an alternate version.
Original Episode Series 7 Episode 6 ( 4th December 2011 )
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[@jimmideerichards9554]

I’ve met Warwick 3 times through Star Wars Conventions etc, and I got to say he’s one of the most nicest genuine people you’ll ever meet. He’s an absolute legend.

[@minbari73]

How much does he charge for autographed photos?

[@jimmideerichards9554]

@@minbari73 he didn’t charge me anything when I got his autograph, he was that kind of bloke, was really kind and didn’t charge his fans. Others can’t say the same, but then again Warwick is still massively famous while a lot of the others didn’t have much of a acting career after the Star Wars films ended. Like Dave Prowse, he charged £50 for an autograph, and I was only like 10 years old at the time, yeah don’t worry Darth il be back in 15 mins to get your autograph after I sell blood to pay for your autograph as 10 year olds don’t tend to have jobs to pay such a ridiculous amount…. Literally didn’t sign anything for me that day so I was like cheers mate, I Spose you turn bitter when your voice is replace by JEJ.

[@marcgriffiths24]

Agreed mate I met him years ago when I was a kid, for some reason Jeremy Bulloch was a cunt to me and I was really upset but Warwick took time out to come and check on me, have a chat and even signed my stuff for free Had all the respect in the world for him ever since, top bloke

[@minbari73]

@@jimmideerichards9554 I heard he gave out free ones if you let him know you have a tumor.

[@jimmideerichards9554]

@@minbari73 who Dave? Well obviously he’s no longer with us anymore so that would no longer work.

[@workshopninjathe1st]

“Just because your offended, doesn’t mean you’re right” Love it

[@utha2665]

And "the people that complain are usually complaining on someone else's behalf". Most of the time the people they are complaining for aren't offended at all.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@utha2665 Exactly, they are the ones causing a problem where there wasn't one to start with.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Yes brilliant.

[@sandgrownun66]

You're, not your.

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

Bet you laughed 😂😂😂😂

[@Rachel-ub3nw]

It's amazing he's been famous since he was a kid, yet Warwick is such a wonderful example of what a human being should be. Brilliant man.

[@cyonated2095]

i could never be half the man he is!

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

@@cyonated2095 Of course you can’t. You’re already twice the man!

[@damirnaric4835]

This is how people should behave. No awkwardness just easy conversation. Warwick is a such gentleman and humble human being.

[@frankhaula]

And how does that make you feel?

[@butmay1893]

he seems like an annoying uncool tweerp

[@garethholman1050]

Such a shame that Life's too short never got another series, Warwick has such a natural flare for comedy and slapstick, an extremely talented fella.

[@benwu7980]

Gervais is really unusual in that way. He thrives on short amount of episodes and seasons.

[@nffctrickett]

@@benwu7980 It's the British way! We end thing on a high. Not carry on for 12 more season like the US.

[@benwu7980]

@@nffctrickett maybe a little apropos, but... UK tv was based on delivering a hit each week. Not the bs Netflix model of making a 6 ot 8 episode show, into 10 or 12, just so can say 'we've 17,980 episodes, ogh wait that;s now 18000 episodes'

[@winstonsmithsoul]

Warwick seems to have been around forever and doesn’t age. His performance in Time Bandits was outstanding.

[@keithtidman8162]

Not sure if ur trolling. Was he in it?

[@Neenerella333]

The first part of Lee's comment is wildly understated: Willow, Leprechaun, Starwars, Harry Potter, etc...he's a complete actor. I don't think he was in Time Bandits. He was just a kid in Starwars, so he'd have been too young for any of the main guys in Time Bandits(one of my absolute favorite movies).

[@winstonsmithsoul]

@@keithtidman8162 Thanks for the correction, I guess I presumed being a little person, he was in Time Bandits, mybad. I think I confused his other rolls. But still my comment was intended as a compliment, apologies :)

[@LoneStoat]

Jeez... not in Time Bandits... David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Jack Purvis, Tiny Ross... I don't remember all the names of those wonderful actors, but Warwick Davis's face and voice and skill and craft and personality was not amongst that legendary crew. I'm short & British & was alive in the 80's, and that doesn't mean I was in Time Bandits...

[@ericbrezosky3720]

He was like 18 in willow. That was in 88 or so. Hes not that old

[@slobodanreka1088]

"People get offended on others' behalf -- just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right." Nail on the head.

[@andyforbes5553]

Ricky is a breath of fresh air in the vacuum of modern entertainment.

[@alfiewoodley01]

And vegan!! What a human being

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

@@alfiewoodley01 Yeah, being a vegan makes him an even better human being. (extreme sarcasm)

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

@@alfiewoodley01 Vegans don't eat cheese.

[@alfiewoodley01]

@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt why the sarcasm?😂 if you’ve got two choices 1) abuse/slaughter an inconceivable number of innocent animals 2) try to avoid unnecessary suffering as much as u can Ofc ur a better person for picking option 2 😂 that goes without saying really…

[@alfiewoodley01]

@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt we have vegan cheese… there’s alternatives to everything carlos

[@anitamackinnon7975]

I love Warwick’s humour and able to laugh about himself! He is the best!!!!❤️🇨🇦

[@westy8367]

Not got much choice has he lol I mean what's he going to do kick ya ankles🤣

[@jayjay-71]

Watching him, trying to get his awards back by climbing the bookcase, was hilarious, fair play to him, being able to laugh at himself

[@Fuzzmo147]

You aren’t a comedian unless you can laugh at yourself

[@thomasfevre9515]

I like that he doesn't shy from physical humor but it's not his only trick either.

[@nzdefrag]

I had never heard of Warwick until I watched ONE episode of Tenable. During that ONE episode he told me 4 times that he was in Star Wars, had a yacht, had an offshore bank account, was great friends with Jude Law…. Blah blah talk about small man syndrome

[@HandsomeLongshanks]

The fact that Warwick has a "this is ridiculous and I love it" smile on his face while hopping up the stairs is bloody brilliant

[@jerotoro2021]

It's rare to see Ricky act like a genuinely good person to a friend like the way he was treating Warwick. Sitting forward like he was so Warwick didn't feel awkward, opening funny stories and handing them off to Warwick so he can get some talk time, and then picking it up when Warwick ran out of things to say. You can tell Warwick isn't a really talkative person, and Ricky did everything to make him both comfortable and included in the interview. My respect for him just went up a notch.

[@mathaantje8965]

I didn't get that feeling at all, Warwick seemed pretty comfortable to me

[@jerotoro2021]

@@mathaantje8965 I didn't say he wasn't

[@danjames4086]

I think Ricky is a nice guy. His humour can be cutting, but he also rates kindness very highly.

[@marksapollo]

Ricky is probably one of the most genuine guys you’ll meet. He plays on everyone’s prejudices with his comedy, takes the Micky out of society. It’s both brilliant and clever, his real friends and real genuine people like Warwick will happily join in and be ridiculed because they know how clever the joke is and whom it’s aimed at. When you see Ricky present the Golden Globes etc he shocks the ‘establishment’ by pointing out the truth to them all, and most of them deserve it too, whilst the rest of the world rolls around laughing.

[@NS-cs3wp]

Life’s too short is a great show. You owe it to yourself to see it. Warwick is amazing and shockingly physical.

[@willie8976]

Yea ,,,when he fell off his chair ,,🤣🤣

[@NS-cs3wp]

@@willie8976 when he climbed the bookshelf. :)

[@tommyjudd]

"Shockingly physical" is going to stay in my mind for a while...

[@AB-kx4nc]

Such a brilliantly funny program

[@michaeljust1193]

The one with Liam Neeson was hilarious

[@ddunning6207]

Those two together are trouble! ❤️. I love Warwick.

[@TheBrotherKnight]

When your laughing and smiling there is no room for anger. These guy's make us laugh for that gift I am really grateful.

[@MultiSpazzo]

I love the way Alan takes his time settling folk before proceeding, you can tell he's really quite a genuine guy eh

[@bencole4272]

I've never watched Alan doing this kind of thing, I actually think he's very good. Not quite Graham Norton yet but way better than lots of them. Has an easy job making Warwick and Ricky look good though 😁

[@catherinewilliams3850]

What a treat, Warick Davis and Ricky Gervais together, both brilliant entertainers.

[@VividhKothari-rd5ll]

Warwick's smile/laugh is amazing.

[@user-zb7ts7sd6z]

two better guest's could never be found. Excellent.

[@brucelangsteiner4599]

Ricky is one of the most genuine people on the planet. Even if he were to toast me directly, I'd laugh my ass off!!

[@joandriver5364]

You think

[@bencurran3204]

​@@joandriver5364 it's british humour it's how we you know have a laugh

[@CastledarkDweller27]

I adore Ricky, always have, but Jesus Christ that Warwick is SOOOO INCREDIBLY HANDSOME! When he genuinely smiles, his whole head lights up & I just melt.

[@SpannerzIsHappy]

Yeah, most people nowadays should take notes

[@emeraldmorrissette9001]

😂 his whole head.

[@johnhansen4643]

Warwick Davis and Ricky Gervais are hilarious together, throw in Alan Carr and it's comedy gold !!!! Love love love this gents

[@TheLucreziia]

Ricky Gervais is always a great entertainer and a genuinely nice guy.

[@supersexygal01]

What made me laugh was Ricky says “I torture all my friends EQUALLY” and Warwick’s face and words is “you do” whilst not offended and laugh at it was what made me laugh

[@feralbluee]

the frog on the stairs was hilarious. it was funny because of the expression on his face and the way he did it! and he did perfectly! so great! :) 😋🌹🌱

[@ziggystardust3060]

I worked as a body double in a BBC series with Warwick, and he was always such a gentleman. This was a lovely conversation to watch! No malice anywhere, just good humour and friendship. 🇬🇧🤩

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

A body double for Warwick?! That would be a cool little job.

[@ziggystardust3060]

@@Eleventhearlofmars I wasn't Warwick's body double, I was the body double for the lead actress on the production. 🤣🤣

[@linrob1312]

@@ziggystardust3060 🤣😂

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@ziggystardust3060 I know, just my LITTLE joke.

[@ziggystardust3060]

@@Eleventhearlofmars Haha! 🥴

[@MrGraemeb2022]

'Life's too short' is absolutely wonderful. Warwick, your timing and expressions of exasperation and frustration are simply comic genius. You're a legend. Good luck to you.

[@Aliothale]

The most brilliant comedy duo we never expected. Warwick has been an idol of mine since I was a kid watching Willow and The Leprachaun, seeing him work with one of my favorite comedians was awesome.

[@brianlawson1758]

Life's Too Short was criminally underrated. I loved that show so much, Warwick's timing and comedic chops are legendary.

[@paulthomson2288]

Warwick Davis is a great actor. Hilarious in life's too short

[@BobMartinsback]

Davis is a cracking actor, and well on the way to being a national treasure.

[@denimchicken6549]

Warwick Davis has seemed like a genuinely kind and cool person in any interview I've ever seen him in. Ricky's himself as usual. lol.

[@ababbington1]

I love Ricky and Warwick. I think it’s truly amazing that Warwick has not let the fact he’s a little person get in the way of his ambition to be a great actor and comedian. The fact he’s a lovely bloke too is a real bonus ❤️👌👌

[@rangerwhite5165]

The sketch in Life's Too Short, with Ricky, Steve, Warwick and Liam Neeson, is one of the best comedy sketches ever written. It's absolutely comic genius.

[@singingflowers7456]

ricky looks so handsome here and warwick is such a gem!

[@sandgrownun66]

Ricky and Warwick.

[@ScornedOne1080]

"Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right" . . . Yes Mr. Gervais, 100%!

[@JensDean23]

"just because you´r offended, it doesnt mean your right"... hell yeah

[@invokemephotography]

I love how Warwick just laughs at old mates be-little-ing jokes, freaking legend

[@nicks2528]

Warwick you are a fucking beautiful genius

[@bradbaxter5280]

to have either one of these gents as a friend would be amazing. Warwick you sir are my favorite actor.

[@alanharper4478]

I've always thought warwick's a very good actor, he's also a genuinely funny man, wittily on par with Ricky's humour. What a lovely guy.x

[@victorian-dad]

Life's Too Short is one of the funniest series I've ever seen - and I was brought up on Hancock and Steptoe & Son. Warwick Davis is amazing!

[@johnmarks8101]

8 years ago on holiday in Las Vegas, we bumped into Warwick and his wife. My son asked if he could get a photo with him and he was so friendly and chatty, told us he had been in Los Angeles in Spamalot. It made my son's holiday and we have a great photo to remind us. Genuinely seemed a nice bloke.

[@speakatron5634]

I'm gonna rewatch this. I absolutely loved it the first time around. Warwick's acting is superb.

[@Darren_Kelly]

Where are you watching it? I’ve been trying to find it for years. Thanks.

[@selkarogers7662]

Warwick Davis basically looks the same since the 80s, the man hasn't aged a day!

[@karencooper3428]

Assuming everything equal, ie they're all single and straight, which one Ricky, Warwick or Alan?

[@SeanSMST]

@@karencooper3428 huh?

[@karencooper3428]

@@SeanSMST which would you pick to do? I think Warwick is well hot

[@damianhouse3078]

Not grown a bit

[@jaybonkersbonkers3613]

Or grown

[@Neil-clare]

Warwick is a legend….part of my childhood and growing up with Star Wars! And Ricky is funny AF

[@sellarsd54]

I enjoyed this interview more than any I've watched in the past 20 years. All three men are funny, not hung up on "appropriate", and willing to enjoy humor at their own expense. Many entertainers should take notes from them.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I love the fact that Warwick isn't thin skinned about his dwarfism, and can take a joke. It shows he's a REAL down to earth person, absolutely no pun intended. I also like what Ricky said about either pandering t egos, or to pandering to the public, it shows he's a down to earth person too. 👍

[@bobsteel2654]

😂 down to earth

[@christopherg9806]

Warwick's smile is engaging and infectious. What a cool guy.

[@sk2283]

Warwick & Ricky are both excellent ! It’s just fun ! Such a shame more people can’t just have a laugh like these 2

[@emv1237]

"Willow" still one on my favorite movies, loved Warwick in that

[@MaartenSFS]

Life’s Too Short is absolutely brilliant! Loved it and loved Warwick!

[@MrMaxeemum]

Warwick proudly saying: "And George Lucas went on to cast me in Willow which cost 40 million dollars and has made some of that back." made me laugh out loud, not sure how he's going to promote Willow the series, but Life's too short is brilliant.

[@TomCruz54321]

Brilliant show. Warwick is an amazing comedy actor. More people should really see Life's Too Short.

[@Sk4Madhi_.RangeroftheNorth]

Two of my all time favourite guys. Grew up on Warwick Davis films, grew intelligent on Ricky Gervais comedy. 💯💙

[@PBRF77]

I met Warwick about 26 years ago. His dad was running a pub near me in Essex. He came in with his wife Sam. Both absolutely lovely people.

[@DG-jo5lw]

Ricky Gervais is just an out an out legend. We’re lucky to have him

[@aleksisuuronen5969]

He's really good at making so called taboo things just normal. Because why couldn't someone who is has a condition say go and take a hard trips with absolute moron genius of Karl Pilkinton. It will be funny and not on the expense that Warren has a condition while ofcourse the problems that carries with it are present. It still ain't to dunk on him. Not many even comedians would touch these things even tho it's giving a Job to an actor that is limited for jobs. Especially because people are worried they will be seen as exploiting an adult man of Warren (or whoever considered say little people) by sending him a script or talking about an idea and does he want to do it.

[@slaphappy5252]

You be lucky to have him and just leave it at that.

[@aleksisuuronen5969]

@@slaphappy5252 ahh yes, why think further when you have a brain

[@alfiewoodley01]

And vegan!! What a human being

[@mewvufxz8007]

@@alfiewoodley01 Shut up

[@1258-Eckhart]

"Have a day off, Alan" 🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickfeeney7296]

Warwick is a great actor. Not just a great dwarf actor. A great actor period. Let's give the man his due. One of my favorites.

[@BMO_Creative]

Warwick Davis is one of my favorite actors! Very talented character actor as well!

[@ashleyhill368]

Ricky is incredible. Such intelligent humour. Love him

[@hilaryelphick1353]

‘I look down on all my friends equally ‘ 😂😂

[@nickwhitney1534]

Hands down the funniest series I have ever seen. Never laughed so hard and so much. Warwick = legend.👍

[@dom85ross]

Which series, Life Too Short?

[@nickwhitney1534]

@@dom85ross yes.👍

[@weekendwarriorprospecting817]

How many episodes did they do? I know Ricky is notorious for Quality over Quantity. Derek was brilliant but only 2 seasons long, with around 8 episodes per season. Same for an idiot abroad. 2 seasons of 8 episodes. I'm always gutted when it's over 😢

[@clintgirdler38]

I have seen everything that Ricky has done (that is available to me at least) and “Life’s Too Short” is without doubt my favourite. The writing genius of Rick and Steve and Warwick’s timing and delivery is like watching Gabrielle Anwar and Al Pacino do the tango. It just works and is a pure delight to watch. Props to the other characters as well. Cheryl, the ditzy, vacuous secretary. Ian, the lawyer and Sue’s lover. Beautifully cast. Exceptional writing. This show just ticks all the boxes!

[@LaserRanger15]

This was a great interview. Warwick is too cool of a guy for the rest of us, and Gervais is always funny and sarcastic. I'd really like to catch the show also.

[@Simonellistitches]

Warwick is honestly one of the best comedic actors Iv ever seen. Life’s too Short was so freaking good!! 😂😂😂

[@robhall3311]

There is one movie that I have seen more than any other in my life - "Willow". And while Val Kilmer is wonderful, it is Warwick Davis that has forever enthroned the film in my heart! The scene where he eventually comes home and meets his wife, the expression on her face, always moves me to tears....

[@steerpike50]

My favourite A lister, its nice to see a film star without a pretentious ego.

[@Miss_Camel]

He really is the consummate professional, so much respect for the craft and to his coworkers and to everyone involved in production…the only other actor I can think of like that is Tom Cruise, and he’s a batshit crazy Scientologist…but my gawd, apparently he is like THE BEST to work with. Must be hard maintaining that cover…

[@grahamherbert3612]

Davis is only an A lister, inside his bulbous head. A legend in his own tea break.

[@steerpike50]

@@grahamherbert3612 And your over 5 ft and still not famous lol

[@cwalt6558]

Gervais can get it 😮‍💨 the man’s humor & wit will always put him at the top of my list

[@elizabethmcloughlin1984]

So fantastic to see 3 people, all so different, having a laugh together & spking real English instead of the crap we have to listen to now. Well done. Fabulous.

[@s.a.g.8131]

Warwick Davis is a f-ing legend! He's the coolest and sweetest.

[@TOTHETOMBANDBACKGAMING]

I Always loved Mr Warwick. Ricky is funny af.

[@shwerf21]

Would love to see another season of life’s too short.

[@LIBREPUB]

Warwick and Ricky are the best. That episode of Extras was epic

[@Thalbergfan1983]

"Have a day off Allan" made me laugh soooo much 😂😂😂

[@maximan4363]

I've just been watching him in Willow on Disney+ & he's superb! Life's Too Short is absolutely hilarious! Thank you Warwick!!

[@nickwatkins5321]

That frog costume 😂😂😂😂😂

[@drew31805]

"doesn't when you are offended you are right" that's is real thought provoking and absolutely true in the real sense specially in this days and age !

[@mogznwaz]

Ricky and Warwick - 2 of my favourite humans ❤

[@TheMrSlyxx]

These guys are just funny together. I can't wait to see where this leads.

[@Budisgud69]

The show aired like 10 years ago

[@TheMrSlyxx]

@@Budisgud69 Yah, I figured that out a bit later. I guess I'll go get my time machine. :P

[@thelostviking9998]

Warwick is an amazing actor and an amazing human being. Willow was my favourite movie when I was a kid. He taut me you can be different and still be amazing.

[@The_Bi-polar_Express]

Laughed until tears, this is priceless.

[@djmastergroove946]

Me and my sister met Warwick at his mum and dad's pub in a little village called Martin, Lincolnshire. My sister got on with him so well she was doing singing for the pub. We we're only young. But Warwick really showed an interest in Heidi - my sis. Because she had potential to be a great singer. But he was an absolute legend and we loved the whole family who looked after us. We lived literally 2 minute walk from Warwick's mum and dad's pub in Martin we was there for over 10 year's. Not sure who owns the pub now.

[@sahej6939]

Warwick is the best! I love Willow!

[@NewComedyMan]

Ricky Gervais is simply a comedy legend! Extras and Life's Too Short were simply brilliant. WHEN WILL WE SEE COMEDY LIKE IT EVER AGAIN!

[@taleenkassabian1196]

Life’s too short is the one show I return to over and over again and always find something new to laugh at.

[@Darren_Kelly]

Where do you watch it? I’ve been trying to ind it for years. Thanks.

[@alicetumblescribbleson5961]

@@Darren_Kelly it’s free on KZbin, just write it in.

[@theretiredbartender88]

Warwick Davis has the most beautiful, wonderful smile

[@mauricep6924]

Randomly shows up in my morning feed. 41 year old American dude who grew up watching “Willow”. Impossible not to watch this clip and boy was this a breath fresh air. Laughed my ass off the entire time!

[@johnnunn8688]

Love Warwick, the little scamp.

[@MoneyRiderTV]

I'm a big fan of Ricky's & always admire Warwick work (i must watch this series) I think for me the greatest attribute about ricky's comedy is at its core its pure, he doesn't just make light of a situation or poke fun at an individual for a cheap laugh he highlights that some situation in life are absurd & by result funny & that there is a time & place for comedy, A good friend of mine (god rest him) used to believe "no topic is off topic" because true comedy has the ability to find humor in a dark place, not to be rude, crude or cruel but it find a positive angle and like Ricky he would never have singled an individual out directly make a joke about that person or persons effected to their face

[@Ohhvid]

Always best when u can laugh at yourself Warwick and Ricky are both legends!!!

[@artadams424]

What a refreshing pair ! Able to say anything with no joints bent ! We, sadly, have lost this !!! Damn shame !!!

[@steveavery167]

The scene in “Life’s Too Short” where he is climbing the book shelves is one of THE classic scenes of all time

[@allanmoore6993]

Agreed. And the one with him and Johnny Depp was hilarious as well.

[@minbari73]

I found that rather sad, I preferred his reaction when he flytipped his new washing machine and his secretary said nothing. He such a good actor.

[@Nick-P75]

8:56 I laughed soooo much. I love Warwick Davis he is such a funny man

[@duncanheath8254]

😅

[@boarder6246]

Warwick is an amazing actor

[@FussyPickles]

seen this show a few times, one of the best, he was freaking amazing in exxtras too

[@Khronnus]

This is just guys being dudes and I love it. The banter between British people is ace.

[@chicotime69]

Talented clever wee man, Warwick is living proof that people are just people!!!!!! Big, Small, Black,White or anything inbetween thats all we are!!! And no one has anymore right to be here than anyone else!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RealBradMiller]

Exactly!!

[@bobjohnson1633]

Except for communists. Communists aren't people.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

I like how Ricky decided to sit on the edge of a couch as well. Supporting his co-actor.

[@drbloomer6380]

So funny. I wish they would do something together again. Also RIP Sam. So sorry for your loss Warwick. 💙

[@mikesheldon1957]

I have got to watch the Golden Globe awards again if Ricky is presenting them, never laughed so much in my life seeing and hearing him slag off those pretentious pricks that think everyone loves them and the whole world owes them for being born.

[@mistatea3170]

this is an ooooooold clip, he wont be doing them again.