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Life's Too Short

★7.2 2011 1 Season Ricky Gervais TV-MA

Life's Too Short is a British sitcom mockumentary created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is as described by Gervais, about "the life of a showbiz dwarf".

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Nov 10, 2011 · 30 min

With 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.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Nov 17, 2011 · 30 min

Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding, but his fortune rises when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Nov 24, 2011 · 30 min

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.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Dec 1, 2011 · 30 min

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.

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Dec 8, 2011 · 30 min

Warwick 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.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Dec 15, 2011 · 30 min

Warwick 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 being a player, and no one is impressed.

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Dec 20, 2011 · 30 min

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.

About the series

Life's Too Short poster
Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 159 votes

Synopsis

Life's Too Short is a British sitcom mockumentary created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is as described by Gervais, about "the life of a showbiz dwarf".

Comedy

Cast

4 principal cast

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Where to watch Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant has 1 season and 7 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 159 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Life's Too Short have?

Life's Too Short has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

Is Life's Too Short still on the air?

Life's Too Short has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Life's Too Short?

Life's Too Short airs on BBC Two.

When did Life's Too Short first air?

Life's Too Short first aired on November 10, 2011.

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