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He also attempts to answer questions on cutting hair, belts and braces, eating fruit and the best way to enjoy Marmite.

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This episode's playlist is called ‘When I Walked Her Home... ' 🌸 and includes:

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In this episode Bill attempts to give some career advice, explains how he stays warm in the winter and tells us which books are worth reading more than once.

This episode's playlist is called ‘I See You By A Tree, In Loose Clothing’ and includes:

Join Bill as he tries to answer some more questions. In this episode he addresses facial hair, pillows and coffee drinking.

The playlist this week is called ‘No Stranger To A Sherbet’ and includes:

Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE

Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE

The book of the episode is Pink Soap by Anju Gaston

Keep your question...

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 for the 'I'm With The Band' feature.

This episode's playlist is called ‘Hands Free, Pockets Empty’ and includes:

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’

Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE

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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:

Lint to the playlist on Spotify can be found HERE

Link to the playlist on Apple Music is HERE

The book of the episode is The Bell Ja...

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 Your Keys' and includes:

​Listen to the playlist on Spotif...

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 called: ‘Barefoot She’s Heart High’

Link to playlist on Spotify - HERE

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 Great Defender (Down at the Arcade) 

The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You

Prince - She Spoke 2 Me

The Jesus and Mary Chain - Deep One Perfect Morning 

Sjowgren - AJSF - 2much2soon 

Chrissie Hynde and The P...

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 have a brilliant contribution to our 'I'm With The Band' feature, we say goodbye to some more words as they are added to the Banned Words list (as ratified by the permissions committee) and Bill announces a brand new feature.

The playlist this week is called ‘No I Was Awak...

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, answering Back Room members questions and reading Night and Day by Virginia Woolf all summer - visit www.patreon.com/illadvisedbyBillNighy.

He'll be back in September with Season 3 of ill-advised but in the meantime he looks forward to squandering time with in The Back Room.

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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:

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:

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:

You can find it on Spotify HERE

And on Apple Music HERE

The book of the episode is ‘The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch...

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 Musi...

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:

You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here

And on Apple Music here

The book of the episode is 'R...

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 Pop

Maxine - Donald Fagen

Desire - Boz Scaggs

Roster - Jazmine Sullivan

Better Days - Le-Andria Johnson

Twinkle - Hether

You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here

Or on Apple Music here

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...’ :

You can find the playlist on Spotify here

And on Apple Music here

The book of the episode is ‘Oh What A Paradise It Seems’ by John Cheever  

Thanks for listening - if yo...

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:

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...

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...

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]

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

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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 a...

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

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...

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 Fo...

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';

You can find the playlist here

The book of the...

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...

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 'M...

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':

The playlist can be found on Spotify here

The book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor Catton

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’

This playlist can be found here on Spotify

And the book of the episode is Miranda July's 'All Fours'

We'd love to hea...

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’

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

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