TV series
Life's Too Short
Overview
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".
Details
- First air date
- 2011-11-10
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 7 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Network
- BBC Two
- Production
- Backlash Productions
- Country
- GB
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Warwick Davis as Warwick Davis
- Ricky Gervais as Ricky Gervais
- Stephen Merchant as Stephen Merchant
- Shaun Williamson as Shaun Williamson
- Rosamund Hanson as Cheryl
- Steve Brody as Accountant
- Jo Enright as Sue
- Les Dennis as Les Dennis
- Kiruna Stamell as Amy
- Jon Key as Anthony
- Matthew Holness as Ian
- Liam Neeson as Liam Neeson
Creators and crew
- Ricky Gervais - Creator
- Stephen Merchant - Creator
- Warwick Davis - Creator
- Mark Freeland - Executive Producer
- Ricky Gervais - Executive Producer
- Stephen Merchant - Executive Producer
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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