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No Stranger To A Sherbet
22 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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
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I Haven't Had That Much Exposure To Donkeys
15 oktober 2026 · 30 min
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
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Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights
8 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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
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I Think I Was Kidding
1 oktober 2026 · 34 min
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
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Relax, I've Got Your Keys
24 september 2026 · 29 min
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
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Irony Left The Building
17 september 2026 · 27 min
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.
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Death To Superstition
10 september 2026 · 32 min
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
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I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife
3 september 2026 · 35 min
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
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A taste of what is happening in The Back Room
26 juni 2026 · 5 min
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.
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He Showers In The Dark
21 mei 2026 · 31 min
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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The Cult Of My Inadequacy
14 mei 2026 · 29 min
In this penultimate episode of Season 2 Bill answers questions about manicures, worrying about what you've said, left-handed air guitar playing and what to do on a rainy day. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called ‘I Used To Be Philosophically Opposed To Bob Dylan Covers, But I’m Not Like That Now’ and includes:
‘Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues’ by Bryan Ferry,
‘Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight’ by Bettye LaVette
‘If You Gotta Go, Go Now’ by Cowboy Junkies
‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ by Them
‘Going Going Gone’ by Gregg Allman
‘Not Dark Yet’ by Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer
‘Most of the Time’ by Sophie Zelmani
‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by The Rolling Stones
Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat by Beck, War Child Records
You'll find a link to the playlist on Spotify HERE
And on Apple Music HERE
The book of the episode is Neon Rain by James Lee Burke
Over the summer you'll still be able to squander time with Bill and hear him reading some of his favourite books week by week, in The Back Room on Patreon.
If you want to join, just search Patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy It's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees on the app, then download it later.
We'd love to hear from you! Send us any comments & questions HERE
Or you can send us messages on Instagram HERE
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Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?
7 mei 2026 · 28 min
How to ask somebody out, becoming a minimalist and hairstyles for men are some of topics tackled by Bill in this episode. Lees meer
This episodes playlist is called: 'Adultery Gets Lonely’ and includes:
‘I've Got News for You’ by Ray Charles
‘TKO’ by Womack & Womack
‘Coulda Been You’ by Angie Stone
‘I Believe To My Soul’ by Van Morrison
‘Breakfast in Bed’ by Shelby Lynn
You can find it on Spotify HERE
And on Apple Music HERE
The book of the episode is ‘The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ by Philip K. Dick
If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room ( www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy ) - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - see you there.
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Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.
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Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow
30 april 2026 · 30 min
Bill attempts to answer your questions on swimming attire, best dressed rock stars and electrical safety. Lees meer
The playlist in this episode is called 'Not Quite Evening' and includes:
‘Sometimes Always’ by The Jesus & Mary Chain
‘Would You Rather’ by Phoebe Bridges
‘We Were Cool’ by Lori McKenna
‘Tim McGraw’ by Taylor Swift
‘Love Letter’ by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
‘Crazy Face’ by Van Morrison
You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here
And you can find it on Apple Music here
The book of the episode is 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley
We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram here
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I Don't Get Out Much
23 april 2026 · 26 min
Shopping for sheets, dancing in the street and being called Bill are just some of the matters addressed in this episode. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'It's ok, I Caught Up On Emails' and includes:
‘Logic Bitch’ by Self Esteem
‘Blue Randy’ by Beck
‘My Favorite Picture of You’ by Guy Clark
‘Galveston’ by Craig Finn
‘Hurt Me So Good’ by Jazmine Sullivan
‘Outside Your Door’ by Meshelle Ndegeocello
You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here
And on Apple Music here
The book of the episode is 'Romantic Comedy' by Curtis Sittenfeld
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He's Well Tonk
16 april 2026 · 26 min
Masculine flowers, imposter syndrome and making small talk in your socks are some of the topics in this episode. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'Sure There’s Shame In My Eyes But I Still function' and includes:
Morning Show - Iggy Pop
Maxine - Donald Fagen
Desire - Boz Scaggs
Roster - Jazmine Sullivan
Better Days - Le-Andria Johnson
Twinkle - Hether
You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here
Or on Apple Music here
The recommended book is 'Mrs. Caliban' by Rachel Ingalls
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Just Go Limp
9 april 2026 · 28 min
Bill is back to tackle the pressing subjects of polishing shoes, escaping parties and how to pronounce expresso, sorry espresso. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called ‘I’ll Hold Your Coat...’ :
‘Breakfast Can Wait’ by Prince
‘Talkin’ to Myself’ by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
‘Louie Louie’ by Iggy Pop
‘Seventeen’ by Sjowgren
‘Blue Jean’ by David Bowie
You can find the playlist on Spotify here
And on Apple Music here
The book of the episode is ‘Oh What A Paradise It Seems’ by John Cheever
Thanks for listening - if you have any questions, banned word entries or 'I'm With The Band' submissions you can contact us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or via our website: www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
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Navigate By Dog
2 april 2026 · 27 min
Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'Instead of School' and includes:
'I’m Tore down’ by Freddie King
‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr John
‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Ike & Tina Turner
‘Stutter’ by Elastica
‘Daylight’ by Kellow Rowland (ft. Travis McCoy)
‘Suffragette City’ by David Bowie
You can find the playlist here on Spotify and on Apple Music here
The book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman
We'd love to hear from you!
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All Night Long, All Night Long
26 maart 2026 · 27 min
This week on ill-advised Bill tackles dancing, baths vs showers, bespoke suits and we debut our first 'I'm With The Band' submission. Lees meer
This week's playlist is 'Orchestrated Love Swing':
'Lionel Richie' - by The Jack Moves
'Lovers Rock' - by Fun Lovin' Criminals
'What Cha' Gonna Do For Me' by Chaka Khan
'All I'm Missing' by Angie Stone
'Is It Worth It' by Rae Khalil
'Why Do You Keep Calling Me' by Sy Smith
You can find the playlist on Spotify here
This episode's book recommendation is 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson Whitehead
We'd love to hear from you!
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It's Always A Genitalia Thing
19 maart 2026 · 25 min
Welcome to Season 2 of ill-advised by Bill Nighy! Bill is back to answer your questions and in this episode he tackles restaurant etiquette, Kim Novak's belly button, creative swearing and sock length protocol. Lees meer
We have a brand new feature 'I'm With The Band'. This is where we encourage you to send in the name of your teenage band and maybe some of the lyrics from your signature song and Bill will read them out - with respect and love... Please send them via instagram here or you can email them to us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
This episode's playlist is called 'Shake, Don't Shiver'
‘Spanish Stroll’ by Mink DeVille
‘More News from Nowhere’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
‘Holy River’ by Prince
‘Crazy About You Baby’ by Ike & Tina Turner
‘Marvin Used To Say’ by Raheem DeVaughn
You can find a link to the playlist here
And Bill's book recommendation this week is 'Dead and Alive' by Zadie Smith
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Season 2 is coming soon!
9 maart 2026 · 2 min
More ill-advise is on its way, with a new feature too. Season 2 is coming on the 19th of March. Lees meer
You can get in touch via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
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Groovemelikeout
11 december 2025 · 26 min
Bill answers your questions on dealing with the heat, social batteries and being bored. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'Groovemelikeout' and it includes:
‘Hook Me Up’ by Johnny “Guitar” Watson
‘Ain’t That Peculiar’ by Marvin Gaye
‘I Love Every Little Thing About You’ by Stevie Wonder
‘Be Thankful For What You’ve Got - Live’ by Orgone
‘Crystal Clear’ by Pharrell Williams
Link to Spotify playlist here
Link to Apple Music playlist here
The book of the episode is by Joan Didion and is called 'Where I Was From'
This episode is the last in the series! Thank you for squandering your time and listening to ill-advised by Bill Nighy. We'll be back in the New Year for more ill-advice, in the meantime you can send your questions to Bill via Instagram here
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Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy
4 december 2025 · 25 min
Bill attempts to answer your questions on what to do when you forget someone’s name to wearing the colour yellow. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called ‘Car Keys And A Good Coat’:
‘Blues Party Tonight’ by Denise LaSalle
‘I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down’ by Ann Peebles
‘Wishful Thinking’ by Conya Doss, B. Golden
‘We Are the Sun’ by SAULT
‘Put It Down’ by Jazmine Sullivan
‘Packed Up And Took My Mind’ by Denise LaSalle
The book this week is ‘Berlin Game’ by Len Deighton
You can find the playlist on Spotify here
And on Apple music here
We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
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I Am A Moisturising Freak
27 november 2025 · 27 min
Bill answers your questions from how to deal with challenging odours to what to wear on the aeroplane. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called ‘Dance Tunes For Snake Hips’
‘It’s About That Walk’ by Prince
‘Good and Strong’ by Sy Smith
‘Only In It For The Money’ by Jimmy Smith, Dr.John
‘A Rose Is Still a Rose’ by Aretha Franklin
‘Stay - Live Nassau Coliseum ’76’ by David Bowie
‘I Wanna Know’ by Cymande
And the book of the episode is ‘The Bookshop’ by Penelope Fitzgerald
Spotify link to the playlist here
& you can find it on Apple Music here
We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
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Respect My Hustle
20 november 2025 · 25 min
Another slice of Bill's ill-advice from how to cope with early mornings to placating your clean-freak husband. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'I Forget To Breathe':
‘I’ll Be Your Lover, Too’ by Van Morrison
‘At Last’ by Aretha Franklin
‘Here I Am’ by Mary J.Blige
‘This Day Is For You’ by Leela James
‘Thanks To You’ by Boz Scaggs
‘Call My Name’ by Prince
The playlist can be found on Spotify here
The book of the episode is by Ford Madox Ford and is called Parade's End.
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Don't Forget To Disco
13 november 2025 · 26 min
Bill answers your questions on choosing the right pair of glasses, assimilating into Japanese culture, salsa dancing and the best way to enjoy scones. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'Don't Forget To Disco';
Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up - Barry White
It's A Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop) Pts.1&2 - The Isley Brothers
What' Cha Gonna Do For Me - Chaka Khan
Wish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone
Runaway - by Nuyorican Soul, India
You can find the playlist here
The book of the episode is Pattern Recognition by William Gibson
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I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring
6 november 2025 · 25 min
This week on ill-advised by Bill Nighy, Bill discusses 'over-thinking', public speaking and the best song to air guitar to. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'Too Long At The Fair':
'Turn to me' by Lou Reed
‘Jackson’ by Craig Finn
'Songs She Sang in the Shower' by Jason Isbell
'Ain’t Goin’ To Goa' by Alabama 3
'Blackout' by Ruston Kelly
'New Sensations' by Lou Reed
You can find the playlist here
The book that Bill recommended in this episode is 'Freaky Deaky' by Elmore Leonard
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For more information on David Knopov - knopov1@me.com
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Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me
30 oktober 2025 · 27 min
Bill is back to answer your questions from how to cook eggs to communing with your horse. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'She Tried to Love You'
'Kyoto' by Phoebe Bridges
'Coyote' by Joni Mitchell
'Go Find Yourself or Whatever' by Carly Rae Jepsen
'Morning Elvis' by Florence and the Machine featuring Ethel Cain
'Don’t Remind Me' by Amber Mark with Anderson .Paak
You can find the playlist on Spotify here
And the book of the episode is 'Moderation' by Elaine Castillo
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There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard
23 oktober 2025 · 25 min
On this week's episode Bill tackles small talk, applications of marmite and how to live a happy life. Lees meer
This episode's playlist is called 'It’s Too Late To Go Home':
Mr. Lucky - featuring Robert Cray - John Lee Hooker
Black Limousine - The Rolling Stones
Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bryan Ferry
Why I Sing The Blues - Aretha Franklin
Lovers Rock - Fun Lovin' Criminals
The playlist can be found on Spotify here
The book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor Catton
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You're Not a Weirdo
16 oktober 2025 · 25 min
Bill answers your questions from how to cope with sleepless nights to where to buy the perfect shirt. Lees meer
This episodes' playlist is called ‘Country Hurts’
Storm Windows - John Prine
Leavin’ - Shelby Lynne
Dying Star - Ruston Kelly
Lately I’ve let things slide - Caitlin Rose
How Can I Protect You - Alabama 3 - featuring Aslan
This playlist can be found here on Spotify
And the book of the episode is Miranda July's 'All Fours'
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Procrastination At An Olympic Level
9 oktober 2025 · 26 min
ill-advised by Bill Nighy is an actual thing! Bill is here to answer your questions... from what to do when you don't recognise somebody to his thoughts on clutter. Lees meer
If you are socially adept, there’s nothing really for you here but if you have time to squander, this podcast might just be for you.
This episode playlist is called ‘Adultery Soul’
‘I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much' by Bobby Womack
‘Willing to Forgive’ by Aretha Franklin
‘If You're Not Back in Love by Monday’ by Millie Jackson
‘This Used To Be Your House’ by Shirley Brown
‘A.P.B.’ by Womack & Womack
The episode's playlist can also be found on Spotify here
And the book Bill recommended is 'The Trees' by Percival Everett
We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy or email us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
Thank you to Oliver’s Island & Beaverbrook Town House for additional location filming.
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ill-advised by Bill Nighy - coming soon!
26 september 2025 · 2 min
ill-advised by Bill Nighy is launching on the 9th of October! Lees meer
Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions without actually making things worse.
This is a podcast for people who don't get out much and can't handle it when they do. It's a refuge for the clumsy and the awkward.
If you have questions about anything – from buying the right shirt to hiding at parties, please send us a voice note via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
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