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ill-advised by Bill Nighy

ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 22

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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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ill-advised by Bill Nighy - coming soon!

Season 1

jeudi 25 septembre 2025Duration 02:03

ill-advised by Bill Nighy is launching on the 9th of October!


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

  

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

Procrastination At An Olympic Level

Season 1 · Episode 1

jeudi 9 octobre 2025Duration 25:38

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.

You're Not a Weirdo

Season 1 · Episode 2

jeudi 16 octobre 2025Duration 25:19

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.

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

There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard

Season 1 · Episode 3

mercredi 22 octobre 2025Duration 24:37

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.

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

Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me

Season 1 · Episode 4

jeudi 30 octobre 2025Duration 26:55

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.

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

I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring

Season 1 · Episode 5

jeudi 6 novembre 2025Duration 24:58

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.

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

Don't Forget To Disco

Season 1 · Episode 6

jeudi 13 novembre 2025Duration 25:42

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.


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

Respect My Hustle

Season 1 · Episode 7

jeudi 20 novembre 2025Duration 24:47

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.

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

I Am A Moisturising Freak

Season 1 · Episode 8

jeudi 27 novembre 2025Duration 27:18


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’ 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


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.

Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy

Season 1 · Episode 9

jeudi 4 décembre 2025Duration 24:53

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.

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


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