Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short

Ended First aired 10/Nov/2011 United Kingdom English 2 season(s) 9 episode(s)
Comedy
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".
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Season 1 · Miniseries
7 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Nov/2011
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S1E7
Episode 7
Air date: 20/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

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.

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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.

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Episode 6
Air date: 15/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Episode 5
Air date: 08/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Episode 4
Air date: 01/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Episode 3
Air date: 24/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Episode 2
Air date: 17/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Episode 1
Air date: 10/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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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.

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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.

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Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Nov/2011
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2013 Special
Air date: 30/Mar/2013 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 60 min
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Val Kilmer visits Warwick Davis to discuss a possible sequel to 'Willow'. Warwick also visits a spiritualist with Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin and Shaun Williamson.

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Val Kilmer visits Warwick Davis to discuss a possible sequel to 'Willow'. Warwick also visits a spiritualist with Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin and Shaun Williamson.

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The Making of Life's Too Short
Air date: 05/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Ricky Gervais goes behind the scenes for a unique look at what to expect from the BBC2 series. Featuring clips and interviews with guest stars such as Sting and Johnny Depp.

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Ricky Gervais goes behind the scenes for a unique look at what to expect from the BBC2 series. Featuring clips and interviews with guest stars such as Sting and Johnny Depp.

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Warwick Davis
Warwick Davis
Warwick Davis
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant
Jo Enright
Jo Enright
Sue
Steve Brody
Steve Brody
Accountant
Shaun Williamson
Shaun Williamson
Shaun Williamson
Rosamund Hanson
Rosamund Hanson
Cheryl
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Raymond Griffiths
Raymond Griffiths
Ray
Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Steve Carell
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Jon Key
Anthony
Kerry Godliman
Kerry Godliman
Neighbour
Colin Hoult
Colin Hoult
Bryan
Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley
Matthew Holness
Matthew Holness
Ian
Sting
Sting
Sting

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Anna Higginson
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Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
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Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant
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Mark Freeland
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Judith Bantock
Line Producer
Charlie Hanson
Charlie Hanson
Producer

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