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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
  • I Am Very Particular About Air-Guitaring

    I Am Very Particular About Air-Guitaring
    Nov 6 2025

    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

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    25 mins
  • Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me

    Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me
    Oct 30 2025

    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

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    27 mins
  • There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard

    There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard
    Oct 22 2025

    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

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    25 mins
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