TV series
Life's Too Short
2011, English, on BBC Two. Created by Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant & Warwick Davis.
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".
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.2/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Apple TV StoreAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E7: Episode 7
Aired 20 December 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ricky GervaisCreator
- Stephen MerchantCreator
- Warwick DavisCreator
- Warwick DavisWarwick Davis · 7 ep
- Ricky GervaisRicky Gervais · 7 ep
- Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant · 7 ep
- Shaun WilliamsonShaun Williamson · 7 ep
- Rosamund HansonCheryl · 7 ep
- Steve BrodyAccountant · 5 ep
- Jo EnrightSue · 4 ep
- Les DennisLes Dennis · 3 ep
- Kiruna StamellAmy · 3 ep
- Jon KeyAnthony · 2 ep
- Matthew HolnessIan · 2 ep
- Liam NeesonLiam Neeson · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 November 2011
- Last aired
- 20 December 2011
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Life's Too Short
In Living Color
TV · 1990 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Welcome to Flatch
TV · 2022 · 6.1/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Peep Show
TV · 2003 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Son of the Beach
TV · 2000 · 6.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
TV · 2007 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV · 2000 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thick of It
TV · 2005 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Party Down
TV · 2009 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mr. Show with Bob and David
TV · 1995 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Platonic
TV · 2023 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Life's Too Short: quick answers
Is Life's Too Short worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Life's Too Short are there?
Life's Too Short has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Life's Too Short finished?
Yes. Life's Too Short ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life's Too Short on?
Life's Too Short isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Life's Too Short parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life's Too Short is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Life's Too Short?
If you liked Life's Too Short, try In Living Color, Welcome to Flatch, Peep Show.
Who created Life's Too Short?
Life's Too Short was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and Warwick Davis and stars Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant.