ill-advised by Bill Nighy

Bill dives into the heat of summer weddings, offering tips on staying cool and composed. He candidly addresses social exhaustion, sharing his strategies for navigating events without draining your energy. Boredom gets a positive spin as he champions idleness and the joy of wasting time. Tune in for snappy word bans and a curated playlist featuring legends like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Plus, don't miss his book recommendation from Joan Didion that reflects on California heritage. A delightful mix of advice, music, and literary insights awaits!

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 LaSalleThe book this week is ‘Berlin Game’ by Len DeightonYou can find the playlist on Spotify hereAnd on Apple music hereWe'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 FitzgeraldSpotify 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Nighy dispenses advice on everything from tackling early mornings to managing a neat-freak partner. He reveals why trainers don’t mix with suits, except in one iconic case. Football loyalties spark joy as he champions Crystal Palace. Bill offers tips for handling surprise questions in meetings and shares a captivating playlist featuring tracks by legends like Aretha Franklin and Prince. The book of the day, Parade's End, gets a glowing review. Tune in for witty insights and engaging discussions!

Bill answers your important 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 KhanWish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone Runaway - by Nuyorican Soul, India You can find the playlist hereThe book of the episode is Pattern Recognition by William GibsonWe'd love to hear from you, please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill dives into the quirks of overthinking and shares hilariously absurd methods to break the spiral. He offers tips for recording confident job videos with humor and heart. The discussion turns to the ultimate air-guitar solos, with a nod to Bradley Cooper's Neil Young moment. Bill also muses on the etiquette of pointing out stray stitches and features a thoughtful playlist called 'Too Long At The Fair.' He wraps up with a book recommendation that promises a thrilling read.

Bill tackles a variety of quirky questions, from the best methods to cook eggs to navigating social obligations with grace. He provides amusing insights on why your horse might be giving you the cold shoulder. Music lovers will appreciate his curated playlist featuring tracks by female artists, and he shares personal stories of how Bob Dylan's tunes have influenced his life. Plus, discover the themes from Elaine Castillo's book, 'Moderation', as Bill brings its essence to the discussion.

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 HookerBlack Limousine - The Rolling StonesJust Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bryan FerryWhy I Sing The Blues - Aretha FranklinLovers Rock - Fun Lovin' CriminalsThe playlist can be found on Spotify hereThe book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor CattonWe'd love to hear from you - send us any questions for Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LynneDying Star - Ruston KellyLately I’ve let things slide - Caitlin RoseHow Can I Protect You - Alabama 3 - featuring Aslan This playlist can be found here on SpotifyAnd 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & WomackThe episode's playlist can also be found on Spotify hereAnd the book Bill recommended is 'The Trees' by Percival EverettWe'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighyThank you to Oliver’s Island & Beaverbrook Town House for additional location filming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.