Episodes

  • 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
    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
    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
  • Respect My Hustle
    Nov 20 2025

    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

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    25 mins
  • Don't Forget To Disco
    Nov 13 2025

    Bill answers your important 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




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    26 mins
  • 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


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    25 mins
  • 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
    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