Life's Too Short

Season 1

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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".

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1With 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
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Episode 2Signing autographs at a Star Wars convention, Warwick falls out with the mother of an allegedly sick child and a dim TV reporter, but is asked to be guest of honor at an upcoming Star Wars-themed wedding. However, on arrival he is refused admittance as he failed to come as an Ewok.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Warwick creates his own website but gets few hits beyond one from a physically-handicapped schoolboy in love with him, and he is equally annoyed when the BBC interview his non-celebrity deputy and not him to publicise the Society for Persons of Short Stature.
Episode 4
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Episode 4During 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
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Episode 5Warwick visits Bryan Medici, his camp and rather suspect spiritual advisor, who predicts that he will soon meet somebody. After failing to pull in a club where he pretends to be a racist, he meets an adoring fan in a shop, but offends her by buying condoms.
Episode 6
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Episode 6After accidentally dumping his new washing machine, Warwick throws a flat-warming party. He invites Amy, whom he is now dating, and his ex-wife Sue, hoping to dazzle her boyfriend (and solicitor) Ian with his celebrity guests. Unfortunately, none of the A-listers he rings can make it.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Warwick 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.