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LIFE'S TOO SHORT is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis (the "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" films) as a fictionalized version of himself desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight. Written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show features cameos by top stars, including Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, and Sting along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves.
Original Release
11/10/2011 on hbo
US Release
02/01/2012
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Warwick Davis | Warwick Davis |
| Ricky Gervais | Ricky Gervais |
| Stephen Merchant | Stephen Merchant |
| Rosamund Hanson | Cheryl |
| Steve Brody | Accountant |
| Jo Enright | Sue / Sue (as Josephine Enright) |
| Shaun Williamson | Shaun Williamson |
| Kiruna Stamell | Amy |
| Les Dennis | Les Dennis |
| Matthew Holness | Ian |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #1.1 | Thursday, 10 November 2011 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Thursday, 17 November 2011 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Thursday, 24 November 2011 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | Thursday, 01 December 2011 |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Thursday, 08 December 2011 |
| 6 | Episode #1.6 | Thursday, 15 December 2011 |
| 7 | Episode #1.7 | Tuesday, 20 December 2011 |
| 8 | Easter Special | Saturday, 30 March 2013 |
Directors
Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Writers
Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Creators
Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Warwick Davis | Warwick Davis |
| Ricky Gervais | Ricky Gervais |
| Stephen Merchant | Stephen Merchant |
| Rosamund Hanson | Cheryl |
| Steve Brody | Accountant |
| Jo Enright | Sue / Sue (as Josephine Enright) |
| Shaun Williamson | Shaun Williamson |
| Kiruna Stamell | Amy |
| Les Dennis | Les Dennis |
| Matthew Holness | Ian |
| Keith Chegwin | Keith Chegwin |
| Peter Bonner | Little Pete / Maximus |
| Sarah Bennett | Ebony / Little Sharon Stone |
| Colin Hoult | Bryan / Bryan Medici |
| Jon Key | Anthony |
| Raymond Griffiths | Ray |
| George Appleby | Dan |
| Johnny Depp | Johnny Depp |
| Liam Neeson | Liam Neeson |
| Steve Carell | Steve Carell |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Stephen Merchant | Executive Producer |
| Ricky Gervais | Executive Producer |
| Charlie Hanson | Producer |
| Judith Bantock | Producer |
| Katie Mavroleon | Producer |
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