ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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 here This episode's playlist is called ‘When I Walked Her Home... ' 🌸 and includes: ‘Tender Love’ by Meshell Ndegecello ‘You Don’t Know My Name’ by Alicia Keys ‘Hey Eugene’ by Pink Martini ‘Something, Somehow, Some...

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: ‘Stone Free’ by Jimi Hendrix ‘Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness’ by Alabama 3 ‘Superglue’ by Role Model ‘The Back Room’ by Van Morrison ‘Send Your Min...

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 Starcrawler ‘Guitar’ by Prince ‘Dirty Blvd.’ by Lou Reed ‘Slow Down’ by The Beatles ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere’ by David Bowie Listen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE Listen to the playlist...

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: ‘The Holy River’ by Prince...

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 Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. 1’ by James Brown & The Famous Flames ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go’ by Bob Dylan ‘Into the Mystic’ by Van Morrison ‘D...

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 Hotel’ by Craig Finn ‘Born Asleep’ by Starcrawler ‘I Don’t Know What To Do’ by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson ‘Under The Milky Way’ by The Church Lint t...

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: ‘Lost Boys’ by Phoebe Bridgers ‘Since I Lost My Baby’ by The Temptations ‘Real Thing’ by Drugdealer & Weyes Blood ‘De...

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’ ‘The Mermaid Parade’ by Phosphorescent   ‘How You Get Hurt’ by Courtney Marie Andrews  ‘Strung Out’ by J...

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&nbsp...

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...

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 Se...

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...

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 Bet...

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 L...

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 See...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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)&...

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 S...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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’...