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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 [email protected]
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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Recent Episodes
S2E10 He Showers In The Dark
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…
S2E9 The Cult Of My Inadequacy
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…
S2E8 Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?
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…
S2E7 Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow
Bill attempts to answer your questions on swimming attire, best dressed rock stars and electrical safety.The playlist in this episode is called 'Not Quite Evening' and includes:‘Sometimes Always’…
S2E6 I Don't Get Out Much
Shopping for sheets, dancing in the street and being called Bill are just some of the matters addressed in this episode.This episode's playlist is called 'It's ok, I Caught Up On Emails' and…
S2E5 He's Well Tonk
Masculine flowers, imposter syndrome and making small talk in your socks are some of the topics in this episode.This episode's playlist is called 'Sure There’s Shame In My Eyes But I Still function'…
S2E4 Just Go Limp
Bill is back to tackle the pressing subjects of polishing shoes, escaping parties and how to pronounce expresso, sorry espresso.This episode's playlist is called ‘I’ll Hold Your Coat...’ :‘Breakfast…
S2E3 Navigate By Dog
Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode.This episode's playlist is called 'Instead of School' and includes:'I’m Tore…
S2E2 All Night Long, All Night Long
This week on ill-advised Bill tackles dancing, baths vs showers, bespoke suits and we debut our first 'I'm With The Band' submission.This week's playlist is 'Orchestrated Love Swing':'Lionel Richie'…
S2E1 It's Always A Genitalia Thing
Welcome to Season 2 of ill-advised by Bill Nighy! Bill is back to answer your questions and in this episode he tackles restaurant etiquette, Kim Novak's belly button, creative swearing and sock…
Season 2 is coming soon!
More ill-advise is on its way, with a new feature too. Season 2 is coming on the 19th of March.You can get in touch via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
S1E10 Groovemelikeout
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”…
S1E9 Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy
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…
S1E8 I Am A Moisturising Freak
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…
S1E7 Respect My Hustle
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…
S1E6 Don't Forget To Disco
Bill answers your 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…
S1E5 I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring
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…
S1E4 Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me
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…
S1E3 There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard
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 -…
S1E2 You're Not a Weirdo
Bill answers your questions from how to cope with sleepless nights to where to buy the perfect shirt.This episodes' playlist is called ‘Country Hurts’Storm Windows - John Prine Leavin’ - Shelby…
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ill-advised by Bill Nighy is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.
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