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This podcast has
29 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2025/09/25
Latest episode
2026/10/08
Average duration
28 min.
Release period
14 days

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

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Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights
2026/10/08
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 Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited 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.
I Think I Was Kidding
2026/10/01
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 ChurchLint 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 - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited 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.
Relax, I've Got Your Keys
2026/09/24
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 'Attention Seeking Behaviour' by Aea Varfis-Van Warmelo Keep your questions coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited 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.
Irony Left The Building
2026/09/17
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 - HERE The book of the episode is 'My Phantoms' by Gwendoline Riley.  Keep your questions coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited 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.
Death To Superstition
2026/09/10
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 Warner 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: [email protected] 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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited 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.
I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife
2026/09/03
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 ‘Misty Blue’ by Mary J. Blige‘Til Tomorrow’ by Marvin Gaye‘Between You Baby and Me’ by Curtis Mayfield‘Fire We Make’ by Alicia Keys, MaxwellLink to Spotify - HERE Link to Apple Music - HERE The book that Bill recommends this week is: Beside the Syrian Sea by James Wolff 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: [email protected] 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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited 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.
A taste of what is happening in The Back Room
2026/06/26
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 their app. You can download it later in the app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He Showers In The Dark
2026/05/21
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 Face’ by Frank Sinatra ‘It Happened in Monterey’ by Frank Sinatra  You can find the playlist on Spotify HERE And Apple Music HERE The book of the episode is ‘The Fire Next Time’ by James Baldwin  Thank you for all your questions and contributions over the last season. Bill will be back with Season 3 in September. You can still squander time with Bill this summer in The Back Room on Patreon. It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in their app. You can download it later in the app. Members will have early access to bonus episodes, ad free listening, new features, merchandise, events and Bill will be reading some of his favourite books week by week. Plus, over the next few weeks Bill will be pulling names out of a hat and the winners will receive one of the recommended books from the last 2 seasons, dedicated and signed by Bill.  Keep your questions and contributions coming in for Season 3 - you can email us at [email protected] or message us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Stay loose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cult Of My Inadequacy
2026/05/13
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 Sophie Zelmani ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by The Rolling Stones Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat by Beck, War Child Records You'll find a link to the playlist on Spotify HERE And on Apple Music HERE The book of the episode is Neon Rain by James Lee Burke Over the summer you'll still be able to squander time with Bill and hear him reading some of his favourite books week by week, in The Back Room on Patreon. If you want to join, just search Patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy It's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees on the app, then download it later. We'd love to hear from you! Send us any comments & questions HERE Or you can send us messages on Instagram HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?
2026/05/07
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 ( www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy ) - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - 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. We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - ([email protected]) or send us a message via instagram here Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow
2026/04/30
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 us here - ([email protected]) or send us a message via instagram here Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming. If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room of ill-advised - www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - see you there. If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room ( www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy ) - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - 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, you can then download it later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Don't Get Out Much
2026/04/23
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 - ([email protected]) or send us a message via instagram here Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming. If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room of ill-advised - www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - 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.
He's Well Tonk
2026/04/16
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 (- 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.
Just Go Limp
2026/04/09
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 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.
Navigate By Dog
2026/04/02
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: [email protected] 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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4.9 out of 5
631 reviews
★★★★★
wilhelmina a. 2026/09/25
Batting 1000
Really excellent. Thank you, Bill!
★★★★★
Let's go fly a kite 2026/07/20
ill-advised
The very best….
★★★★★
Shifra50 2026/07/08
Love this!
In his hallmark easygoing, self effacing style, Bill delivers wisdom and mind-candy. I’m smiling as I listen to him and am a better person after!
★★★★★
Teegeeification 2026/07/04
Delightful
Such a wonderful balance of humor and banter, it never fails to cheer me up to listen to Bill Nighy. Love it, Bill!
★★★★★
lmdavis122 2026/06/11
Happiness of half hour intervals
I look forward to hearing these episodes. The charming host and and quaint questions are cheering for me. Really appreciate Bill’s apparent willingnes...
★★★★★
CarolynC1975 2026/06/05
Deliciously enjoyable
Love this pod, pure happiness when I see a new episode ready to be devoured!
★★★★★
dahlyarose 2026/05/17
The Inimitable Mr. Nighy
Delicious. The Qs The As. The Books. The Music list. The Band Lyrics. The Banned Words. Squandering Time, Sublime.
★★★★★
Eviews 2026/05/10
Not enough
I devour these shows. I love the humor and Bill’s voice is delicious. The only problem is the shows are few and far between.
★★★★★
bonzi74 2026/05/07
❤️❤️❤️
I love you Uncle Bill. ( Btw…I pretend nice people are related to me…. Makes me feel really proud). People think I’m nuts but I’m so old I can not gi...
★★★★★
Dahlia Gumbo 2026/05/06
So fun!
I look forward to Ill-Advised every week! I love Bill’s soothing voice and wit. I wish they were longer than an hour, but I guess always leave ‘em wan...
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