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ill-advised by Bill Nighy

by EYEPOD Studios · English · Arts & Books

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 31 minNew

Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights

In this episode Bill tackles sleeping habits, birds, bovril and how to spend the perfect day in Paris. ‘Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights’ ‘Crosstown Traffic’ by Jimi Hendrix ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by The Rolling Stones ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. 1’ by James Brown & The Famous Flames ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go’ by Bob Dylan ‘Into the Mystic’ by Van Morrison ‘Dirty Old Town’ by The Pogues Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE Keep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via…

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S3 · E5 · 1 Oct 2026 · 34 min

I Think I Was Kidding

Bill attempts to answer questions about pavement etiquette, singing and saxophone solos in this episode. This episode's playlist is called: ‘I Think I Was Kidding...’ and includes: ‘Dancing With Myself’ by Royel Otis ‘Sarah, Calling From A Hotel’ by Craig Finn ‘Born Asleep’ by Starcrawler ‘I Don’t Know What To Do’ by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson ‘Under The Milky Way’ by The Church Lint to the playlist on Spotify can be found HERE Link to the playlist on Apple Music is HERE The book of the episode is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Keep your questions and contributions to our features coming -…
S3 · E4 · 24 Sep 2026 · 29 min

Relax, I've Got Your Keys

In this episode Bill answers questions on wristwatches, cat flaps, birthdays and how to stop smoking. Just a heads up, the book reading in this episode has quite a few swear words in it. This episode's playlist is called 'Relax, I've Got Your Keys' and includes: ‘Lost Boys’ by Phoebe Bridgers ‘Since I Lost My Baby’ by The Temptations ‘Real Thing’ by Drugdealer & Weyes Blood ‘Deep One Perfect Morning’ by The Jesus and Mary Chain ‘My Favourite Picture of You’ by Guy Clark Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE The book of the episode is…
S3 · E3 · 17 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Irony Left The Building

Bill is back to answer your questions and in this episode he attempts to address dreams, diaries and baseball caps. As well as our regular features we debut our first contribution to 'According To Your Grandmother'. This weeks playlist is called: ‘Barefoot She’s Heart High’ ‘The Mermaid Parade’ by Phosphorescent ‘How You Get Hurt’ by Courtney Marie Andrews ‘Strung Out’ by Johnny “Guitar” Watson ‘Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most’ by Bill Charlap Trio ‘Don’t Go To Strangers’ by Amy Winehouse, Jools Holland, Paul Weller Link to playlist on Spotify - HERE Link to playlist on Apple Music -…
S3 · E2 · 10 Sep 2026 · 32 min

Death To Superstition

How to take a compliment, whether to finish a book, flesh coloured clothing and sausage size are some of the topics tackled by Bill in this episode. This episode's playlist is called ' I Just Need Some Air, I Won’t Be Long': Lou Reed - The Great Defender (Down at the Arcade) The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You Prince - She Spoke 2 Me The Jesus and Mary Chain - Deep One Perfect Morning Sjowgren - AJSF - 2much2soon Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders - I’ll Stand By You Link to Spotify here And to Apple music here Bill's book recommendation this week is 'Lolly Willowes' by Sylvia Townsend…
S3 · E1 · 3 Sep 2026 · 35 min

I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife

Welcome to the 3rd series of ill-advised! Bill is back to answer the all important questions of whether you can have too many hats, the correct way to make tea and he concertedly attempts to advise on a midlife crisis… Plus this week we have a brilliant contribution to our 'I'm With The Band' feature, we say goodbye to some more words as they are added to the Banned Words list (as ratified by the permissions committee) and Bill announces a brand new feature. The playlist this week is called ‘No I Was Awake, Honestly’: ‘Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight’ by The Isley Brothers ‘Damn U’ by Prince…
26 Jun 2026 · 5 min

A taste of what is happening in The Back Room

Bill is off ill-advising duties for the summer but there are all sorts of things happening in The Back Room over on Patreon. If you are missing your weekly dose you can hear Bill giving recommendations, ranking Songs with Speaking in them, answering Back Room members questions and reading Night and Day by Virginia Woolf all summer - visit www.patreon.com/illadvisedbyBillNighy . He'll be back in September with Season 3 of ill-advised but in the meantime he looks forward to squandering time with in The Back Room. It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in…
S2 · E10 · 21 May 2026 · 31 min

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 ‘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…
S2 · E9 · 13 May 2026 · 29 min

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 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…
S2 · E8 · 7 May 2026 · 28 min

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 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 (…
S2 · E7 · 30 Apr 2026 · 30 min

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’ by The Jesus & Mary Chain ‘Would You Rather’ by Phoebe Bridges ‘We Were Cool’ by Lori McKenna ‘Tim McGraw’ by Taylor Swift ‘Love Letter’ by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds ‘Crazy Face’ by Van Morrison You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here And you can find it on Apple Music here The book of the episode is 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley We'd love to hear from you - you can email…
S2 · E6 · 23 Apr 2026 · 26 min

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 includes: ‘Logic Bitch’ by Self Esteem ‘Blue Randy’ by Beck ‘My Favorite Picture of You’ by Guy Clark ‘Galveston’ by Craig Finn ‘Hurt Me So Good’ by Jazmine Sullivan ‘Outside Your Door’ by Meshelle Ndegeocello You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here And on Apple Music here The book of the episode is 'Romantic Comedy' by Curtis Sittenfeld We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here -…
S2 · E5 · 16 Apr 2026 · 26 min

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' and includes: Morning Show - Iggy Pop Maxine - Donald Fagen Desire - Boz Scaggs Roster - Jazmine Sullivan Better Days - Le-Andria Johnson Twinkle - Hether You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here Or on Apple Music here The recommended book is ' Mrs. Caliban' by Rachel Ingalls If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him in The Back Room on Patreon (-…
S2 · E4 · 9 Apr 2026 · 28 min

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 Can Wait’ by Prince ‘Talkin’ to Myself’ by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers ‘Louie Louie’ by Iggy Pop ‘Seventeen’ by Sjowgren ‘Blue Jean’ by David Bowie You can find the playlist on Spotify here And on Apple Music here The book of the episode is ‘Oh What A Paradise It Seems’ by John Cheever Thanks for listening - if you have any questions, banned word entries or 'I'm With The Band' submissions you…
S2 · E3 · 2 Apr 2026 · 27 min

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 down’ by Freddie King ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr John ‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Ike & Tina Turner ‘Stutter’ by Elastica ‘Daylight’ by Kellow Rowland (ft. Travis McCoy) ‘Suffragette City’ by David Bowie You can find the playlist here on Spotify and on Apple Music here The book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions for Bill…
S2 · E2 · 26 Mar 2026 · 27 min

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' - by The Jack Moves 'Lovers Rock' - by Fun Lovin' Criminals 'What Cha' Gonna Do For Me' by Chaka Khan 'All I'm Missing' by Angie Stone 'Is It Worth It' by Rae Khalil 'Why Do You Keep Calling Me' by Sy Smith You can find the playlist on Spotify here This episode's book recommendation is 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson Whitehead We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions or 'I'm With The Band'…
S2 · E1 · 19 Mar 2026 · 25 min

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 length protocol. We have a brand new feature 'I'm With The Band'. This is where we encourage you to send in the name of your teenage band and maybe some of the lyrics from your signature song and Bill will read them out - with respect and love... Please send them via instagram here or you can email them to us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com This episode's playlist is called 'Shake, Don't…
9 Mar 2026 · 2 min

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 more information.
S1 · E10 · 11 Dec 2025 · 26 min

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” 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…
S1 · E9 · 4 Dec 2025 · 25 min

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 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…
S1 · E8 · 27 Nov 2025 · 27 min

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 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…
S1 · E7 · 20 Nov 2025 · 25 min

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 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 If…
S1 · E6 · 13 Nov 2025 · 26 min

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 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…
S1 · E5 · 6 Nov 2025 · 25 min

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 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…
S1 · E4 · 30 Oct 2025 · 27 min

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 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 or you can…
S1 · E3 · 22 Oct 2025 · 25 min

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 - 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 or you can email us at…
S1 · E2 · 16 Oct 2025 · 25 min

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 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 or you can email us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com If you like to…
S1 · E1 · 9 Oct 2025 · 26 min

Procrastination At An Olympic Level

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…
S1 · 25 Sep 2025 · 2 min

ill-advised by Bill Nighy - coming soon!

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Typical length: 27 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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