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  • I Haven't Had That Much Exposure To Donkeys

    October 15, 2026 · 30 min

    Bill answers questions on fabric handkerchiefs, facial hair & fracture boots. Some more words have been in front of the permissions committee for review, plus another listener has been good enough to share some of their embarrassing lyrics…

  • Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights

    October 8, 2026 · 31 min

    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…

  • I Think I Was Kidding

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    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…

  • Relax, I've Got Your Keys

    September 24, 2026 · 29 min

    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…

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    September 17, 2026 · 27 min

    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…

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  • Death To Superstition

    September 10, 2026 · 32 min

    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…

  • I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife

    September 3, 2026 · 35 min

    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…

  • A taste of what is happening in The Back Room

    June 26, 2026 · 5 min

    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…

  • He Showers In The Dark

    May 21, 2026 · 31 min

    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…

  • The Cult Of My Inadequacy

    May 13, 2026 · 29 min

    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…

  • Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?

    May 7, 2026 · 28 min

    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’…

  • Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow

    April 30, 2026 · 30 min

    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…

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