Episodios

  • Imposter Syndrome
    Apr 16 2026

    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


    We love hearing from you, please send your questions for Bill, banned words and 'I'm With The Band' submissions to us on Instagram here or via email at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


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    26 m
  • Just Go Limp
    Apr 9 2026

    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 can contact us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or via our website: www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


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    28 m
  • Navigate By Dog
    Apr 2 2026

    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 or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

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    27 m
  • 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 m
  • 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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  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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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