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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...
Genres:ComedyDocumentary
Network:BBC Two
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
    7.6/10416 votes
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    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

  • Episode 2
    7.7/10397 votes
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    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

  • Episode 3
    7.2/10309 votes
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    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

  • Episode 4
    7.0/10292 votes
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    Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

  • Episode 5
    6.8/10277 votes
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    Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

  • Episode 6
    7.0/10261 votes
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    Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

  • Episode 7
    7.2/10252 votes
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    Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

    Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant