Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 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.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2011
After 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.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 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.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Dec 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.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 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.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 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.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2011
In the series finale, 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.
Specials
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Nov 5, 2011
Ricky Gervais takes us behind the scenes as he discusses the making of Life's Too Short with his co-creator Stephen Merchant and star Warwick Davis. Featuring a unique look at what to expect from the new BBC2 series, as well as an insight into how Ricky and Stephen work. The show features clips from the series and interviews with the guest stars including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Cat Deeley and Sting.
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Mar 30, 2013
Warwick is a changed man and now works hard for his clients at agency 'Dwarves For Hire'. Val Kilmer visits him to discuss a sequel to 'Willow' - but there are strings attached. Warwick persuades Keith Chegwin, Les Dennis and Shaun Williamson to put together a show to tour. When things turn sour within the trio, Warwick takes them to see a spiritualist.