ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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 contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com or message us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Stay loose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

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 HEREAnd 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 - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram hereKeep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

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 - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram hereKeep 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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

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 - (contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com) or send us a message via instagram hereKeep 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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 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 PopMaxine - Donald FagenDesire - Boz ScaggsRoster - Jazmine SullivanBetter Days - Le-Andria JohnsonTwinkle - Hether You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify hereOr 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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 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 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 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  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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

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 Fitzgerald Spotify 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

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 here The 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Bill answers your 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 here The book of the episode is Pattern Recognition by William Gibson We'd love to hear from you, please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy 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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

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 here The book that Bill recommended in this episode is 'Freaky Deaky' by Elmore Leonard We'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy For more information on David Knopov - knopov1@me.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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

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 .Paak You can find the playlist on Spotify here And the book of the episode is 'Moderation' by Elaine Castillo We'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at contactus@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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

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' Criminals The playlist can be found on Spotify here The book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor Catton We'd love to hear from you - send us any questions for Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at contactus@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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

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 Spotify And 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 or you can email us at contactus@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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

ill-advised by Bill Nighy is an actual thing! Bill is here to answer your questions... from what to do when you don't recognise somebody to his thoughts on clutter. If you are socially adept, there’s nothing really for you here but if you have time to squander, this podcast might just be for you. This episode playlist is called ‘Adultery Soul’ ‘I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much' by Bobby Womack‘Willing to Forgive’ by Aretha Franklin‘If You're Not Back in Love by Monday’ by Millie Jackson‘This Used To Be Your House’ by Shirley Brown‘A.P.B.’ by Womack & Womack The episode's playlist can also be found on Spotify here And the book Bill recommended is 'The Trees' by Percival Everett We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy or email us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com Thank you to Oliver’s Island & Beaverbrook Town House for additional location filming. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

ill-advised by Bill Nighy is launching on the 9th of October! Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions without actually making things worse. This is a podcast for people who don't get out much and can't handle it when they do. It's a refuge for the clumsy and the awkward. If you have questions about anything – from buying the right shirt to hiding at parties, please send us a voice note via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025