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Life's Too Short

TV·2011–2013·1 season, 7 episodes·BBC Two·Comedy·30m·7.3·Created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Warwick Davis

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Observational comedy starring Warwick Davis and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

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  1. 01Life's Too Short S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 7.0After 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.
  2. 02Life's Too Short S01E01Episode 1S01E01 · 6.0With 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.
  3. 03Life's Too Short S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 6.0Warwick 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.

Cast

Warwick DavisWarwick DavisWarwick DavisRicky GervaisRicky GervaisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStephen MerchantStephen Merchant

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode7Episodes2011Aired 5.7Season avg
  1. S01E01Life's Too Short S01E01Episode 1November 10, 2011 6.0With 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
  2. S01E02Life's Too Short S01E02Season's bestEpisode 2November 17, 2011 7.0After appearing at a sci-fi convention, Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding. However, his fortune rises when
  3. S01E03Life's Too Short S01E03Episode 3November 24, 2011 5.5After complaints that he takes all the best roles for himself, Warwick launches a website and creates showreels for his clients. But he stil
  4. S01E04Life's Too Short S01E04Episode 4December 1, 2011 5.0During messy divorce negotiations, Warwick asks Ricky and Stephen for personal advice. Meanwhile, he moves into a new apartment and seeks el
  5. S01E05Life's Too Short S01E05Episode 5December 8, 2011 6.0Warwick 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
  6. S01E06Life's Too Short S01E06Episode 6December 15, 2011 5.0Warwick 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
  7. S01E07Life's Too Short S01E07Episode 7December 20, 2011 5.5In 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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