• 26 minutes 34 seconds
    Irony Left The Building

    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 Johnny “Guitar” Watson  
    • ‘Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most’ by Bill Charlap Trio 
    • ‘Don’t Go To Strangers’ by Amy Winehouse, Jools Holland, Paul Weller


    Link to playlist on Spotify - HERE

    Link to playlist on Apple Music - HERE


    The book of the episode is 'My Phantoms' by Gwendoline Riley. 


    Keep your questions coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more - see you there.

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    17 September 2026, 12:00 am
  • 31 minutes 52 seconds
    Death To Superstition

    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 Pretenders - I’ll Stand By You


    Link to Spotify here

    And to Apple music here


    Bill's book recommendation this week is 'Lolly Willowes' by Sylvia Townsend Warner


    We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions for Bill or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram

    @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected]


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    10 September 2026, 12:00 am
  • 35 minutes 28 seconds
    I Was in Crisis Long Before Midlife

    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 Awake, Honestly’:


    • ‘Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight’ by The Isley Brothers
    • ‘Damn U’ by Prince 
    • ‘Misty Blue’ by Mary J. Blige
    • ‘Til Tomorrow’ by Marvin Gaye
    • ‘Between You Baby and Me’ by Curtis Mayfield
    • ‘Fire We Make’ by Alicia Keys, Maxwell

    Link to Spotify - HERE

    Link to Apple Music - HERE


    The book that Bill recommends this week is: Beside the Syrian Sea by James Wolff


    We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions for Bill or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram

    @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [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, early access to new episodes, events, the long-awaited merchandise and more - see you there.

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    3 September 2026, 12:00 am
  • 4 minutes 44 seconds
    A taste of what is happening in The Back Room

    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.

    It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in their app. You can download it later in the app.

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    26 June 2026, 12:23 am
  • 31 minutes 26 seconds
    He Showers In The Dark

    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 Band 
    • ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye 
    • ‘Take Some Time Out for Love’ by The Isley Brothers 
    • ‘I Threw It All Away’ by Bob Dylan 
    • ‘Any Major Dude Will Tell You’ by Steely Dan 
    • ‘Nancy with the Laughing Face’ by Frank Sinatra 
    • ‘It Happened in Monterey’ by Frank Sinatra 


    You can find the playlist on Spotify HERE

    And Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is ‘The Fire Next Time’ by James Baldwin 


    Thank you for all your questions and contributions over the last season.


    Bill will be back with Season 3 in September. You can still squander time with Bill this summer in The Back Room on Patreon. It's important to sign up online on Patreon first to avoid the Apple fees in their app. You can download it later in the app.


    Members will have early access to bonus episodes, ad free listening, new features, merchandise, events and Bill will be reading some of his favourite books week by week. Plus, over the next few weeks Bill will be pulling names out of a hat and the winners will receive one of the recommended books from the last 2 seasons, dedicated and signed by Bill. 


    Keep your questions and contributions coming in for Season 3 - you can email us at [email protected] or message us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


    Stay loose

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    21 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 29 minutes 7 seconds
    The Cult Of My Inadequacy


    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 Bettye LaVette 
    • ‘If You Gotta Go, Go Now’ by Cowboy Junkies 
    • ‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ by Them 
    • ‘Going Going Gone’ by Gregg Allman 
    • ‘Not Dark Yet’ by Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer 
    • ‘Most of the Time’ by Sophie Zelmani 
    • ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by The Rolling Stones 
    • Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat by Beck, War Child Records


    You'll find a link to the playlist on Spotify HERE


    And on Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is Neon Rain by James Lee Burke


    Over the summer you'll still be able to squander time with Bill and hear him reading some of his favourite books week by week, in The Back Room on Patreon.


    If you want to join, just search Patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy It's important to sign up online first to avoid the Apple fees on the app, then download it later.


    We'd love to hear from you! Send us any comments & questions HERE


    Or you can send us messages on Instagram HERE

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    13 May 2026, 11:01 pm
  • 28 minutes 23 seconds
    Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?

    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 Lynn 


    You can find it on Spotify HERE

    And on Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is ‘The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ by Philip K. Dick  


    If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room ( www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy ) - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - 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.


    We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - ([email protected]) or send us a message via instagram here

    Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.



     

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    7 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 29 minutes 45 seconds
    Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow

    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 Music here


    The book of the episode is 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley


    We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - ([email protected]) or send us a message via instagram here

    Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.


    If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room of ill-advised - www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - see you there.


    If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room ( www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy ) - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - see you there.

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    30 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 25 minutes 36 seconds
    I Don't Get Out Much

    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 Jazmine Sullivan  
    • ‘Outside Your Door’ by Meshelle Ndegeocello 


    You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here


    And on Apple Music here


    The book of the episode is 'Romantic Comedy' by Curtis Sittenfeld


    We'd love to hear from you - you can email us here - ([email protected]) or send us a message via instagram here

    Keep your questions, regrettable band names, lyrics and banned words coming.


    If you like to hear more of Bill, you can join him on Patreon in The Back Room of ill-advised - www.patreon.com/illadvisedbybillnighy - for bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, events and merchandise - see you there.

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    23 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 26 minutes 11 seconds
    He's Well Tonk

    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


    The recommended book is 'Mrs. Caliban' by Rachel Ingalls


    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.

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    16 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 27 minutes 50 seconds
    Just Go Limp

    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 
    • ‘Blue Jean’ by David Bowie 


    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 you have any questions, banned word entries or 'I'm With The Band' submissions you can contact us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or via our website: www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


    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.

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    9 April 2026, 12:08 am
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