Episodes

  • 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
    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
  • You're Not a Weirdo
    Oct 16 2025

    Bill answers your questions from how to cope with sleepless nights to where to buy the best shirt.


    This episodes's playlist is a Country list (don't panic)


    • Storm Windows - John Prine
    • Leavin’ - Shelby Lynne
    • Dying Star - Ruston Kelly
    • Lately I’ve let things slide - Caitlin Rose
    • How Can I Protect You - Alabama 3 - featuring Aslan


    This playlist can be found here on Spotify



    And the book of the episode is Miranda July's 'All Fours'



    We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy

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    25 mins
  • Procrastination
    Oct 9 2025

    ill-advised by Bill Nighy is an actual thing! Bill is here to answer your questions... from what to do when you don't recognise somebody to his thoughts on clutter.


    If you are socially adept, there’s nothing really for you here but if you have time to squander, this podcast might just be for you.


    This episode playlist is called ‘Adultery Soul’


    • ‘I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much' by Bobby Womack
    • ‘Willing to Forgive’ by Aretha Franklin
    • ‘If You're Not Back in Love by Monday’ by Millie Jackson
    • ‘This Used To Be Your House’ by Shirley Brown
    • ‘A.P.B.’ by Womack & Womack



    The episode's playlist can also be found on Spotify here


    And the book Bill recommended is 'The Trees' by Percival Everett


    We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy



    Thank you to Oliver’s Island & Beaverbrook Town House for additional location filming.

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    26 mins
  • ill-advised by Bill Nighy - coming soon!
    Sep 25 2025

    ill-advised by Bill Nighy is launching on the 9th of October!


    Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions without actually making things worse.


    This is a podcast for people who don't get out much and can't handle it when they do. It's a refuge for the clumsy and the awkward.


    If you have questions about anything – from buying the right shirt to hiding at parties, please send us a voice note via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy

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    2 mins