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ill-advised by Bill Nighy

ill-advised by Bill Nighy

Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions and dilemmas without making things worse

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Show overview

ill-advised by Bill Nighy launched in 2025 and has put out 22 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 9 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 27 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 32% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. Published by EYEPOD Studios.

Episodes
22
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
26 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

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] 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 looseProduced 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.

Latest Episodes

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He Showers In The Dark

May 21, 202631 min

The Cult Of My Inadequacy

May 13, 202629 min

Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?

May 7, 202628 min

Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow

Apr 30, 202629 min

I Don't Get Out Much

Apr 23, 202625 min

He's Well Tonk

Apr 16, 202626 min

S2 Ep 4Just 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 hereAnd 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202627 min

S2 Ep 3Navigate By Dog

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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 hereThe book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif BatumanWe'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] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202627 min

S2 Ep 2All Night Long, All Night Long

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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 SmithYou can find the playlist on Spotify hereThis episode's book recommendation is 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson WhiteheadWe'd love to hear from you!Send us questions or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202626 min

S2 Ep 1It's Always A Genitalia Thing

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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 [email protected] 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202625 min

Season 2 is coming soon!

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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.

Mar 9, 20261 min

S1 Ep 10Groovemelikeout

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

Dec 11, 202525 min

S1 Ep 9Pocket 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 LaSalleThe book this week is ‘Berlin Game’ by Len DeightonYou can find the playlist on Spotify hereAnd on Apple music hereWe'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 202524 min

S1 Ep 8I 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 FitzgeraldSpotify 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 Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202527 min

S1 Ep 7Respect My Hustle

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

Nov 20, 202524 min

S1 Ep 6Don't Forget To Disco

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Bill answers your important 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 KhanWish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone Runaway - by Nuyorican Soul, India You can find the playlist hereThe book of the episode is Pattern Recognition by William GibsonWe'd love to hear from you, please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 202525 min

S1 Ep 5I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring

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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 hereThe book that Bill recommended in this episode is 'Freaky Deaky' by Elmore LeonardWe'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighyFor more information on David Knopov - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 202524 min

S1 Ep 4Help! 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 .PaakYou can find the playlist on Spotify hereAnd the book of the episode is 'Moderation' by Elaine CastilloWe'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 202526 min

S1 Ep 3There'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 HookerBlack Limousine - The Rolling StonesJust Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bryan FerryWhy I Sing The Blues - Aretha FranklinLovers Rock - Fun Lovin' CriminalsThe playlist can be found on Spotify hereThe book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor CattonWe'd love to hear from you - send us any questions for Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202524 min

S1 Ep 2You'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 LynneDying Star - Ruston KellyLately I’ve let things slide - Caitlin RoseHow Can I Protect You - Alabama 3 - featuring Aslan This playlist can be found here on SpotifyAnd 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202525 min
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