ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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1. No Stranger To A Sherbet

   22 oktober 2026 · 31 min

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   Join Bill as he tries to answer some more questions. In this episode he addresses facial hair, pillows and coffee drinking. Lees meer

   The playlist this week is called ‘No Stranger To A Sherbet’ and includes:

   ‘Kick Me’ by Starcrawler

   ‘Guitar’ by Prince

   ‘Dirty Blvd.’ by Lou Reed

   ‘Slow Down’ by The Beatles

   ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere’ by David Bowie

   Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE

   Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE

   The book of the episode is Pink Soap by Anju Gaston

   Keep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

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2. I Haven't Had That Much Exposure To Donkeys

   15 oktober 2026 · 30 min

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   Bill answers questions on fabric handkerchiefs, facial hair & fracture boots. Some more words have been in front of the permissions committee for review, plus another listener has been good enough to share some of their embarrassing lyrics for the 'I'm With The Band' feature. Lees meer

   This episode's playlist is called ‘Hands Free, Pockets Empty’ and includes:

   ‘The Holy River’ by Prince

   ‘I Found My Smile Again’ by D’Angelo

   ‘Am I Wrong’ by Anderson .Paak (feat. ScHoolboy Q)

   ‘Be Thankful (For What You’ve Got)’ by The Winstons

   ‘Turn On Some Music’ by Marvin Gaye

   ‘Rain On Me’ by Tamia

   ‘This Day Is For You’ by Leela James

   Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE

   Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE

   The book is of the episode is ‘The Blackmailer’ by Isabel Colegate

   Keep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

   If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him in The Back Room on Patreon (www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy) for bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more.

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3. Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights

   8 oktober 2026 · 31 min

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   In this episode Bill tackles sleeping habits, birds, bovril and how to spend the perfect day in Paris. Lees meer

   ‘Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights’

   ‘Crosstown Traffic’ by Jimi Hendrix

   ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by The Rolling Stones

   ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. 1’ by James Brown & The Famous Flames

   ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go’ by Bob Dylan

   ‘Into the Mystic’ by Van Morrison

   ‘Dirty Old Town’ by The Pogues

   Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE

   Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE

   Keep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

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4. I Think I Was Kidding

   1 oktober 2026 · 34 min

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   Bill attempts to answer questions about pavement etiquette, singing and saxophone solos in this episode. Lees meer

   This episode's playlist is called: ‘I Think I Was Kidding...’ and includes:

   ‘Dancing With Myself’ by Royel Otis

   ‘Sarah, Calling From A Hotel’ by Craig Finn

   ‘Born Asleep’ by Starcrawler

   ‘I Don’t Know What To Do’ by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson

   ‘Under The Milky Way’ by The Church

   Lint to the playlist on Spotify can be found HERE

   Link to the playlist on Apple Music is HERE

   The book of the episode is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

   Keep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

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5. Relax, I've Got Your Keys

   24 september 2026 · 29 min

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   In this episode Bill answers questions on wristwatches, cat flaps, birthdays and how to stop smoking. Lees meer

   Just a heads up, the book reading in this episode has quite a few swear words in it.

   This episode's playlist is called 'Relax, I've Got Your Keys' and includes:

   ‘Lost Boys’ by Phoebe Bridgers

   ‘Since I Lost My Baby’ by The Temptations

   ‘Real Thing’ by Drugdealer & Weyes Blood

   ‘Deep One Perfect Morning’ by The Jesus and Mary Chain

   ‘My Favourite Picture of You’ by Guy Clark

   ​Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE

   Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE

   The book of the episode is 'Attention Seeking Behaviour' by Aea Varfis-Van Warmelo

   Keep your questions coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

   If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him in The Back Room on Patreon (www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy) for bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more - see you there.

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6. Irony Left The Building

   17 september 2026 · 27 min

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   Bill is back to answer your questions and in this episode he attempts to address dreams, diaries and baseball caps. As well as our regular features we debut our first contribution to 'According To Your Grandmother'. Lees meer

   This weeks playlist is called: ‘Barefoot She’s Heart High’

   ‘The Mermaid Parade’ by Phosphorescent

   ‘How You Get Hurt’ by Courtney Marie Andrews

   ‘Strung Out’ by Johnny “Guitar” Watson

   ‘Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most’ by Bill Charlap Trio

   ‘Don’t Go To Strangers’ by Amy Winehouse, Jools Holland, Paul Weller

   Link to playlist on Spotify - HERE

   Link to playlist on Apple Music - HERE

   The book of the episode is 'My Phantoms' by Gwendoline Riley.

   Keep your questions coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

   If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him in The Back Room on Patreon (www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy) for bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more - see you there.

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7. Death To Superstition

   10 september 2026 · 32 min

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   How to take a compliment, whether to finish a book, flesh coloured clothing and sausage size are some of the topics tackled by Bill in this episode. Lees meer

   This episode's playlist is called 'I Just Need Some Air, I Won’t Be Long':

   Lou Reed - The Great Defender (Down at the Arcade)

   The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You

   Prince - She Spoke 2 Me

   The Jesus and Mary Chain - Deep One Perfect Morning

   Sjowgren - AJSF - 2much2soon

   Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders - I’ll Stand By You

   Link to Spotify here

   And to Apple music here

   Bill's book recommendation this week is 'Lolly Willowes' by Sylvia Townsend Warner

   We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions for Bill or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram

   @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

   If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him in The Back Room on Patreon (www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy) for bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more - see you there.

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8. I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife

   3 september 2026 · 35 min

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   Welcome to the 3rd series of ill-advised! Bill is back to answer the all important questions of whether you can have too many hats, the correct way to make tea and he concertedly attempts to advise on a midlife crisis… Lees meer

   Plus this week we have a brilliant contribution to our 'I'm With The Band' feature, we say goodbye to some more words as they are added to the Banned Words list (as ratified by the permissions committee) and Bill announces a brand new feature.

   The playlist this week is called ‘No I Was Awake, Honestly’:

   ‘Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight’ by The Isley Brothers

   ‘Damn U’ by Prince

   ‘Misty Blue’ by Mary J. Blige

   ‘Til Tomorrow’ by Marvin Gaye

   ‘Between You Baby and Me’ by Curtis Mayfield

   ‘Fire We Make’ by Alicia Keys, Maxwell

   Link to Spotify - HERE

   Link to Apple Music - HERE

   The book that Bill recommends this week is: Beside the Syrian Sea by James Wolff

   We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions for Bill or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram

   @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

   If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him in The Back Room on Patreon (www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy) for bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more - see you there.

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9. A taste of what is happening in The Back Room

   26 juni 2026 · 5 min

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   Bill is off ill-advising duties for the summer but there are all sorts of things happening in The Back Room over on Patreon. If you are missing your weekly dose you can hear Bill giving recommendations, ranking Songs with Speaking in them, answering Back Room members questions and reading Night and Day by Virginia Woolf all summer - visit www.patreon.com/illadvisedbyBillNighy. Lees meer

   He'll be back in September with Season 3 of ill-advised but in the meantime he looks forward to squandering time with in The Back Room.

   It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in their app. You can download it later in the app.

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10. He Showers In The Dark

    21 mei 2026 · 31 min

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    It's the Season finale! In this episode Bill attempts to answer questions on ear worms, feeling at home in foreign lands, handshake etiquette and school reunions. Lees meer

    The episode's playlist is called ‘Songs That, Like, Hound Me...’ and includes:

    ‘The Kids are Alright’ by The Who

    ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go’ by Bob Dlyan

    ‘Guilty’ by Randy Newman

    ‘When You Awake’ by The Band

    ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye

    ‘Take Some Time Out for Love’ by The Isley Brothers

    ‘I Threw It All Away’ by Bob Dylan

    ‘Any Major Dude Will Tell You’ by Steely Dan

    ‘Nancy with the Laughing Face’ by Frank Sinatra

    ‘It Happened in Monterey’ by Frank Sinatra

    You can find the playlist on Spotify HERE

    And Apple Music HERE

    The book of the episode is ‘The Fire Next Time’ by James Baldwin

    Thank you for all your questions and contributions over the last season.

    Bill will be back with Season 3 in September. You can still squander time with Bill this summer in The Back Room on Patreon. It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in their app. You can download it later in the app.

    Members will have early access to bonus episodes, ad free listening, new features, merchandise, events and Bill will be reading some of his favourite books week by week. Plus, over the next few weeks Bill will be pulling names out of a hat and the winners will receive one of the recommended books from the last 2 seasons, dedicated and signed by Bill.

    Keep your questions and contributions coming in for Season 3 - you can email us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com or message us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

    Stay loose

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