The Moth
The Moth
Arts
ill-advised by Bill Nighy
by EYEPOD Studios
Today: #61 in Arts on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #41 | #43 |
About the show
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 contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com
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.
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.
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Relax, I've Got Your Keys
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Death To Superstition
September 10, 2026 · 32 minHow 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…
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I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife
September 3, 2026 · 35 minWelcome 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…
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June 26, 2026 · 5 minBill 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…
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He Showers In The Dark
May 21, 2026 · 31 minIt'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…
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The Cult Of My Inadequacy
May 13, 2026 · 29 minIn 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…