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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.

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Copyright: © EYEPOD Studios

Latest Episodes:

Groovemelikeout Dec 11, 2025

Show notes

Bill answers your questions on dealing with the heat, social batteries and being bored.

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

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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Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Bill attempts to answer your questions on what to do when you forget someone’s name to wearing the colour yellow.

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

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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I Am A Moisturising Freak Nov 27, 2025

Show notes

Bill answers your questions from how to deal with challenging odours to what to wear on the aeroplane.

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’ byPenelope 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

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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Respect My Hustle Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

Another slice of Bill's ill-advice from how to cope with early mornings to placating your clean-freak husband.

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.

We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

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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Don't Forget To Disco Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

Bill answers your questions on choosing the right pair of glasses, assimilating into Japanese culture, salsa dancing and the best way to enjoy scones.

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

We'd love to hear from you, please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

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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I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

This week on ill-advised by Bill Nighy, Bill discusses 'over-thinking', public speaking and the best song to air guitar to.

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

We'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

For more information on David Knopov - knopov1@me.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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Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

Bill is back to answer your questions from how to cook eggs to communing with your horse.

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

We'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at 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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There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard Oct 22, 2025

Show notes

On this week's episode Bill tackles small talk, applications of marmite and how to live a happy life.

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

We'd love to hear from you - send us any questions for Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at 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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You're Not a Weirdo Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

Bill answers your questions from how to cope with sleepless nights to where to buy the perfect shirt.

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'

We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at 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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Procrastination At An Olympic Level Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

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.

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.

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.

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