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Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short
★ 7.2/10•2011•30m•TV-MA•Comedy
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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".

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 10, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E130m

Episode 1

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.

Nov 10, 2011

Episode 2 - Episode 2E230m

Episode 2

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.

Nov 17, 2011

Episode 3 - Episode 3E330m

Episode 3

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.

Nov 24, 2011

Episode 4 - Episode 4E430m

Episode 4

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.

Dec 1, 2011

Episode 5 - Episode 5E530m

Episode 5

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.

Dec 8, 2011

Episode 6 - Episode 6E630m

Episode 6

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.

Dec 15, 2011

Episode 7 - Episode 7E730m

Episode 7

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.

Dec 20, 2011

Actors

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

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