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ill-advised by Bill Nighy

A podcast for people who don’t get out much and can’t handle it when they do.

A refuge for the clumsy and the awkward.

Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions and dilemmas without actually making things worse.

If you have questions about anything – from choosing the right shirt to how to hide at parties, please send us a voice-note via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

or you can email us contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

There will also be a recommended book and a ‘playlist of the week’ and given that Bill is making this up as he goes along, who knows what other features might develop.

He would further like to add that he knows you have busy lives and wants you to feel free to ignore this podcast

Stay loose

Produced by Alice Williams & Ciara Gregory with assistant production by Angelique Somers.

Cover image by Charlie Gray.

Artwork by Anna Davie.

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 and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise and more – see you there.

If you would like to join it’s important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Copyright: © EYEPOD Studios

Latest Episodes:

The Cult Of My Inadequacy May 13, 2026

Show notes

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.

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? May 07, 2026

Show notes

How to ask somebody out, becoming a minimalist and hairstyles for men are some of topics tackled by Bill in this episode.

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.

If you would like to join, it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app.

We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram here

Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.

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Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

Bill attempts to answer your questions on swimming attire, best dressed rock stars and electrical safety.

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

Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.

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

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.

If you would like to join, it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, you can then download it later.

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I Don't Get Out Much Apr 23, 2026

Show notes

Shopping for sheets, dancing in the street and being called Bill are just some of the matters addressed in this episode.

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

We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram here

Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.

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

If you would like to join it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

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He's Well Tonk Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

Masculine flowers, imposter syndrome and making small talk in your socks are some of the topics in this episode.

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

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 and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise and more - see you there.

If you would like to join it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

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Just Go Limp Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

Bill is back to tackle the pressing subjects of polishing shoes, escaping parties and how to pronounce expresso, sorry espresso.

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

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 and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise and more - see you there.

If you would like to join it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

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Navigate By Dog Apr 02, 2026

Show notes

Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode.

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!

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 and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise and more - see you there.

If you would like to join it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

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All Night Long, All Night Long Mar 26, 2026

Show notes

This week on ill-advised Bill tackles dancing, baths vs showers, bespoke suits and we debut our first 'I'm With The Band' submission.

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!

Send us questions 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 and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise and more - see you there.

If you would like to join it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

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It's Always A Genitalia Thing Mar 19, 2026

Show notes

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.

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

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 and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise and more - see you there.

If you would like to join it's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees in their app, then download it later.

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Season 2 is coming soon! Mar 09, 2026

Show notes

More ill-advise is on its way, with a new feature too. Season 2 is coming on the 19th of March.

You can get in touch via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

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