
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 @illadvisedbyb... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsComedy | |||

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: ‘... more
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 De... more
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 brill... more
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 ... more
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You’re back! Terrific news.
This is by far the best podcast out there. Bill introduces topics that I never knew I was interested in.
Keep them coming , please.
One cannot ban the word "moist" in one episode and then pronounce themselves a MOISTurizing freak in the next episode. Moist is right in there.
Only just discovered this - I could listen to Bill’s smart and enjoyable musings all day long - very enjoyable wise and down to earth - more please Bill!
Absolutely love it! Thanks Bill!
One ought not recommend this podcast. It is merely an invitation to squander time with a man who has got almost everything wrong. Still, worse ways exist to pass an hour than hearing him muse on collars and avoiding parties. Average runtime 29 minutes……
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A witty, informal Q&A where a well-known actor answers listener questions with self-deprecating humor, personal anecdotes, and practical life tips. Episodes weave in music, books, and playlist or reading recommendations, plus interactive segments like listener calls and occasional guest appearances. The show often blends lighthearted etiquette, nostalgia, and cultural references, creating a relaxed space for awkward or introverted listeners to feel heard and entertained. A notable strength is the host's distinctive voice and charm, which anchor a format that happily wanders from etiquette tips to pop culture riffs, while offering a sense of community through The Back Room Patreon extras and audience participation.
What might stand out to p... more
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ill-advised by Bill Nighy launched a year ago and published 26 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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