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ill-advised by Bill Nighy

ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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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.

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Episodes
  • Imposter Syndrome
    Apr 16 2026

    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


    We love hearing from you, please send your questions for Bill, banned words and 'I'm With The Band' submissions to us on Instagram here or via email at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


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    26 mins
  • Just Go Limp
    Apr 9 2026

    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


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    28 mins
  • Navigate By Dog
    Apr 2 2026

    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

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    27 mins
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If you're an introvert, a solitary loving individual who knows who you are (and you know who you are 😉), with discerning taste and socially selective, this podcast was made with you in mind. ✌️

Best Podcast Ever...

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Not sure if it was Bill or someone else who decided on this Podcast but it's absolutely class. I love Bill's answers to things and it's just hilarious. Long may it run.

Brilliant.

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It is refreshing in today's world to find something and someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously. Bill Nigh speaks candidly when answering questions posed to him. He doesn't try to preach, in fact just the opposite. He trys to help people get over themselves and in my opinion does it very well. I look forward to hearing the next series. Thank you Bill.

Total time waster just as it promissed. Thanks.

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I hung on Bill’s every laid back word. Can’t wait for the next episode. Such thoughtful and entertaining words. Be well advised and listen.

Wise, Witty and Wonderfully Clever

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A big fan of Bill Nighy. This didn’t disappoint. A way with words describing his simple life. A very relaxing combination.

Laid back Voice and vocabulary

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