ill-advised by Bill Nighy

Humorous advice on social anxiety, awkwardness and life's everyday dilemmas AI summary

EYEPOD Studios Visit website › Arts · EN · 34 episodes · latest 2026-11-12 · explicit

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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 @illadvisedbybillnighyor you can email us contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.comThere 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 podcastStay looseYou can find our merchandise hereProduced 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.

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Staggered By Dread

2026-11-12 · 41 min · Season 3, episode 11

In this episode Bill tackles reading while eating, umbrellas, instant coffee and moving house later in life.The book of the episode is 'Yellow Dog' by Martin Amis (not Lionel Asbo, as Bill first said) The playlist this…
When I Walked Her Home

2026-11-05 · 34 min · Season 3, episode 10

Bill has an announcement...He also attempts to answer questions on cutting hair, belts and braces, eating fruit and the best way to enjoy Marmite.You can find our merchandise hereThis episode's playlist is called ‘When…
I See You By A Tree, In Loose Clothing

2026-10-29 · 31 min · Season 3, episode 9

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…
No Stranger To A Sherbet

2026-10-22 · 31 min · Season 3, episode 8

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:‘Kick Me’ by…
I Haven't Had That Much Exposure To Donkeys

2026-10-15 · 30 min · Season 3, episode 7

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…
Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights E

2026-10-08 · 31 min · Season 3, episode 6

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…
I Think I Was Kidding

2026-10-01 · 34 min · Season 3, episode 5

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…
Relax, I've Got Your Keys E

2026-09-24 · 29 min · Season 3, episode 4

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…
Irony Left The Building

2026-09-17 · 27 min · Season 3, episode 3

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'.…
Death To Superstition

2026-09-10 · 32 min · Season 3, episode 2

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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 25 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: Bill Nighy, Comedy, Advice, Actor, Music, Playlists, Books, Awkward

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