ill-advised by Bill Nighy

ill-advised by Bill Nighy

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ill-advised by Bill Nighy episodes

  • Groovemelikeout

    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 and is called 'Where I Was From'


    This episode is the last in the series! Thank you for squandering your time and listening to ill-advised by Bill Nighy. We'll be back in the New Year for more ill-advice, in the meantime you can send your questions to Bill via Instagram here



    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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    26 min
  • Pocket Squares Make Me Uneasy

    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


    You can find the playlist on Spotify here


    And on Apple music here


    We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    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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    25 min
  • I Am A Moisturising Freak


    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 Penelope Fitzgerald


    Spotify link to the playlist here 


    & you can find it on Apple Music here 


    We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    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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    28 min
  • Respect My Hustle

    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 Ford and is called Parade's End.


    We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    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.

    25 min
  • Don't Forget To Disco

    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';


    • Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up - Barry White 
    • It's A Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop) Pts.1&2 - The Isley Brothers 
    • What' Cha Gonna Do For Me - Chaka Khan
    • Wish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone 
    • Runaway - by Nuyorican Soul, India 


    You can find the playlist here


    The book of the episode is Pattern Recognition by William Gibson


    We'd love to hear from you, please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    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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    26 min
  • I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring

    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 is 'Freaky Deaky' by Elmore Leonard


    We'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    For more information on David Knopov - [email protected]


    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.

    25 min
  • Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me

    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 'Moderation' by Elaine Castillo


    We'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at [email protected]



    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.

    27 min
  • There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard

    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':


    • Mr. Lucky - featuring Robert Cray - John Lee Hooker
    • Black Limousine - The Rolling Stones
    • Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bryan Ferry
    • Why I Sing The Blues - Aretha Franklin
    • Lovers Rock - Fun Lovin' Criminals


    The playlist can be found on Spotify here


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


    We'd love to hear from you - send us any questions for Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at [email protected]


    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.

    25 min
  • You're Not a Weirdo

    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’


    • Storm Windows - John Prine 
    • Leavin’ - Shelby Lynne
    • Dying Star - Ruston Kelly
    • Lately I’ve let things slide - Caitlin Rose
    • How Can I Protect You - Alabama 3 - featuring Aslan 



    This playlist can be found here on Spotify



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



    We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy or you can email us at [email protected]



    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.

    26 min
  • Procrastination At An Olympic Level

    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’


    • ‘I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much' by Bobby Womack
    • ‘Willing to Forgive’ by Aretha Franklin
    • ‘If You're Not Back in Love by Monday’ by Millie Jackson
    • ‘This Used To Be Your House’ by Shirley Brown
    • ‘A.P.B.’ by Womack & Womack



    The episode's playlist can also be found on Spotify here


    And the book Bill recommended is 'The Trees' by Percival Everett


    We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy or email us at [email protected]



    Thank you to Oliver’s Island & Beaverbrook Town House for additional location filming.



    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.

    26 min

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A refuge for the clumsy and the awkward.


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