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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


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
  • Groovemelikeout

    Groovemelikeout
    Dec 11 2025

    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

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    26 mins
  • Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy

    Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy
    Dec 4 2025

    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

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    25 mins
  • I Am A Moisturising Freak

    I Am A Moisturising Freak
    Nov 27 2025


    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


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    27 mins
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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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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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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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