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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.



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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Episodes
  • He Showers In The Dark
    May 21 2026

    It's the Season finale! In this episode Bill attempts to answer questions on ear worms, feeling at home in foreign lands, handshake etiquette and school reunions.


    The episode's playlist is called ‘Songs That, Like, Hound Me...’  and includes:


    • ‘The Kids are Alright’ by The Who
    • ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go’ by Bob Dlyan
    • ‘Guilty’ by Randy Newman
    • ‘When You Awake’ by The Band
    • ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye
    • ‘Take Some Time Out for Love’ by The Isley Brothers
    • ‘I Threw It All Away’ by Bob Dylan
    • ‘Any Major Dude Will Tell You’ by Steely Dan
    • ‘Nancy with the Laughing Face’ by Frank Sinatra
    • ‘It Happened in Monterey’ by Frank Sinatra


    You can find the playlist on Spotify HERE

    And Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is ‘The Fire Next Time’ by James Baldwin


    Thank you for all your questions and contributions over the last season.


    Bill will be back with Season 3 in September. You can still squander time with Bill this summer in The Back Room on Patreon. It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in their app. You can download it later in the app.


    Members will have early access to bonus episodes, ad free listening, new features, merchandise, events and Bill will be reading some of his favourite books week by week. Plus, over the next few weeks Bill will be pulling names out of a hat and the winners will receive one of the recommended books from the last 2 seasons, dedicated and signed by Bill.


    Keep your questions and contributions coming in for Season 3 - you can email us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com or message us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    Stay loose

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    31 mins
  • The Cult Of My Inadequacy
    May 13 2026


    In this penultimate episode of Season 2 Bill answers questions about manicures, worrying about what you've said, left-handed air guitar playing and what to do on a rainy day.


    This episode's playlist is called ‘I Used To Be Philosophically Opposed To Bob Dylan Covers, But I’m Not Like That Now’ and includes:


    • ‘Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues’ by Bryan Ferry,
    • ‘Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight’ by Bettye LaVette
    • ‘If You Gotta Go, Go Now’ by Cowboy Junkies
    • ‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ by Them
    • ‘Going Going Gone’ by Gregg Allman
    • ‘Not Dark Yet’ by Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer
    • ‘Most of the Time’ by Sophie Zelmani
    • ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by The Rolling Stones
    • Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat by Beck, War Child Records


    You'll find a link to the playlist on Spotify HERE


    And on Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is Neon Rain by James Lee Burke


    Over the summer you'll still be able to squander time with Bill and hear him reading some of his favourite books week by week, in The Back Room on Patreon.


    If you want to join, just search Patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy It's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees on the app, then download it later.


    We'd love to hear from you! Send us any comments & questions HERE


    Or you can send us messages on Instagram HERE

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    29 mins
  • Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?
    May 7 2026

    How to ask somebody out, becoming a minimalist and hairstyles for men are some of topics tackled by Bill in this episode.


    This episodes playlist is called: 'Adultery Gets Lonely’  and includes:


    • ‘I've Got News for You’ by Ray Charles
    • ‘TKO’ by Womack & Womack
    • ‘Coulda Been You’ by Angie Stone
    • ‘I Believe To My Soul’ by Van Morrison
    • ‘Breakfast in Bed’ by Shelby Lynn


    You can find it on Spotify HERE

    And on Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is ‘The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ by Philip K. Dick


    If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room ( www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy ) - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - 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.


    We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram here

    Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.



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    28 mins
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I love this podcast. Bill Nighy’s voice, timing, and dry wit make it a pleasure to listen to, and the whole thing feels smart, original, and very well crafted. It’s engaging from start to finish and stands out because it’s both entertaining and genuinely well made. I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for something clever and different.

One of my absolute favourites

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