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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.

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  • All Night Long, All Night Long
    Mar 26 2026

    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' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


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    27 mins
  • It's Always A Genitalia Thing
    Mar 19 2026

    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 Shiver'


    • ‘Spanish Stroll’ by Mink DeVille
    • ‘More News from Nowhere’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
    • ‘Holy River’ by Prince
    • ‘Crazy About You Baby’ by Ike & Tina Turner
    • ‘Marvin Used To Say’ by Raheem DeVaughn


    You can find a link to the playlist here

    And Bill's book recommendation this week is 'Dead and Alive' by Zadie Smith

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    25 mins
  • Season 2 is coming soon!
    Mar 9 2026

    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

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    2 mins
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If you're an introvert, a solitary loving individual who knows who you are (and you know who you are 😉), with discerning taste and socially selective, this podcast was made with you in mind. ✌️

Best Podcast Ever...

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Not sure if it was Bill or someone else who decided on this Podcast but it's absolutely class. I love Bill's answers to things and it's just hilarious. Long may it run.

Brilliant.

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I hung on Bill’s every laid back word. Can’t wait for the next episode. Such thoughtful and entertaining words. Be well advised and listen.

Wise, Witty and Wonderfully Clever

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It is refreshing in today's world to find something and someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously. Bill Nigh speaks candidly when answering questions posed to him. He doesn't try to preach, in fact just the opposite. He trys to help people get over themselves and in my opinion does it very well. I look forward to hearing the next series. Thank you Bill.

Total time waster just as it promissed. Thanks.

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A big fan of Bill Nighy. This didn’t disappoint. A way with words describing his simple life. A very relaxing combination.

Laid back Voice and vocabulary

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