Bill Nighy Doesn’t Want to Be Mistaken for Someone Who Knows What to Do

The Run-Through with Vogue

Vogue

Fashion & Beauty, Arts

4.1 • 764 Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Though Bill Nighy’s new podcast, ill-advised, is all about dishing thoughtful advice on the turmoils of others, that doesn’t mean he wants to be mistaken for someone who has it all figured out.

This is one of the first things he told Chioma after arriving at the London podcast studio in a suit, a Smedley sweater he designed himself, and Church’s loafers. In honor of his podcast and the skillful advice he gave on British Vogue’s Agony Uncle video, we asked Bill to answer listener questions and break down the secret behind his signature style, which led to the shocking revelation that he has never worn trainers in his life (well — except on one specific occasion). Despite insisting he’s no advice expert, Bill still offers charming, genuinely helpful tips: how to get along with your in-laws over the holidays, a sweet way to propose to your partner, and a recommendation for a family-friendly film that adults and kids will love (hint: he stars in it!).

Earlier in the show, Chloe shares details about next year’s Met Gala spring 2026 exhibition theme titled “Costume Art”, which was just announced Monday morning. Chioma recaps the GQ London Men of the Year event, where she wore a chic brown Aaron Esh suit and had a fun text conversation with Cynthia Erivo about her excitement for Wicked: For Good (which she plans to see this weekend!). Plus, a fun a recap of the 16 Arlington show from earlier this week where Lily Allen made her runway debut!

The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews.

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0:00.0	Hi listeners, it's Cho Monardi here.
0:02.3	We're currently conducting a survey of our audience and want to hear from you as a run-through listener.
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0:23.9	You can find a link to the survey in our episode notes.
0:47.2	This is The Run Through. I'm Chloe Mal. And I'm Chairman Nardi. Today on the show, Bill Nye came to the London podcast studio to chat with Choma about his personal style and give our listeners some end of the year advice.
0:50.5	Choma, I want to hear everything. I love Bill Nye.
0:57.5	I know, I know. Bill was an absolute dream. He came in one of his beautifully tailored suits with a John Smedley knit that he designed himself underneath it. He's very precise. I love that
1:03.2	he's never worn sneakers in his life and he wear suits on a plane and he's just kind of an example of someone who has really kind of amazing
1:15.7	an amazing style but also like their style is kind of like a part of how they live their
1:22.3	life everything is precise everything is paired back apparently Apparently his home is really Spartan and has
1:30.2	very little furniture in it and he just has a really wry sense of humor. And I loved talking to him.
1:39.1	He has a great new podcast called Illadvised. And to be honest, I would take any of his life advice
1:44.1	because I think he,
1:47.1	he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just,
1:48.0	he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, he's just, every, everyone is quite, you know, it was the Met Gala exhibition announcement.
2:02.4	I know.
2:03.1	I think everyone is quite excited about the new exhibit.
2:07.7	Tell me everything.
2:09.7	Well, it was, what was exciting about this Monday's announcement was that it was not just the announcement of the exhibition theme, which is costume art, no subtitle.
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