
ill-advised by Bill Nighy
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 actu...
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- Bill Nighy17 eps
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- 🇺🇸United States · ArtsHOME#27143K to 758K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Arts#3137K to 725K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Arts#299K to 523K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Arts#833K to 172K
- 🇳🇿New Zealand · Arts#217K to 90K
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502K to 2.7M🎙 Monthly cadence·24 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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557K to 2.9M🇺🇸29%🇬🇧27%🇦🇺20%+13 more - Active Followers
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223K to 1.2M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/22/26 | No Stranger To A Sherbet | 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 BowieListen to the playlist on Spotify - HEREListen to the playlist on Apple Music - HERE The book of the episode is Pink Soap by Anju GastonKeep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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.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. | 31m 01s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | I Haven't Had That Much Exposure To Donkeys | 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‘I Found My Smile Again’ by D’Angelo‘Am I Wrong’ by Anderson .Paak (feat. ScHoolboy Q)‘Be Thankful (For What You’ve Got)’ by The Winstons‘Turn On Some Music’ by Marvin Gaye‘Rain On Me’ by Tamia‘This Day Is For You’ by Leela JamesListen to the playlist on Spotify - HEREListen to the playlist on Apple Music - HEREThe book is of the episode is ‘The Blackmailer’ by Isabel ColegateKeep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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.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. | 30m 10s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Those Were The Days When We Used To Work Nights | 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‘Dirty Old Town’ by The PoguesListen to the playlist on Spotify - HERE Listen to the playlist on Apple Music - HEREKeep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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.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. | 30m 52s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | I Think I Was Kidding | 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 ChurchLint to the playlist on Spotify can be found HERELink to the playlist on Apple Music is HEREThe book of the episode is The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathKeep your questions and contributions to our features coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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.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. | 33m 30s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Relax, I've Got Your Keys | 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‘Deep One Perfect Morning’ by The Jesus and Mary Chain‘My Favourite Picture of You’ by Guy ClarkListen to the playlist on Spotify - HEREListen to the playlist on Apple Music - HEREThe book of the episode is 'Attention Seeking Behaviour' by Aea Varfis-Van WarmeloKeep your questions coming - you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: [email protected] 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.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. | 29m 18s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | 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 WellerLink to playlist on Spotify - HERELink to playlist on Apple Music - HEREThe 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] 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.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. | 26m 34s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | superstitioncompliments+4 | — | AcastPatreon+1 | — | superstitioncompliments+4 | — | 31m 52s | ||
| 9/3/26 | midlife crisismusic+4 | — | AcastPatreon+1 | — | midlife crisisBill Nighy+3 | — | 35m 28s | ||
| 6/26/26 | summer activitiesrecommendations+3 | — | PatreonAcast+1 | — | Bill NighyPatreon+3 | — | 4m 44s | ||
| 5/21/26 | season finaleear worms+5 | — | SpotifyApple Music+12 | — | Bill Nighyear worms+5 | — | 31m 26s | ||
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| 5/13/26 | self-reflectionmusic+4 | — | PatreonAcast+2 | — | Bill NighyNeon Rain+5 | — | 29m 07s | ||
| 5/7/26 | datingminimalism+3 | — | The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch | — | dating adviceminimalism+3 | — | 28m 23s | ||
| 4/30/26 | swimming attirerock stars+3 | — | Devil in a Blue Dress | — | swimming attirerock stars+3 | — | 29m 45s | ||
| 4/23/26 | shoppingmusic+3 | — | Self EsteemBeck+8 | — | sheetsmusic playlist+3 | — | 25m 36s | ||
| 4/16/26 | masculine flowersimposter syndrome+3 | — | SpotifyApple Music+1 | — | imposter syndromesmall talk+3 | — | 26m 11s | ||
| 4/9/26 | shoe polishingparty escaping+3 | — | Oh What A Paradise It Seems | — | Bill Nighyespresso+3 | — | 27m 50s | ||
| 4/2/26 | dog etiquettemusic+3 | — | SpotifyApple Music+1 | — | dog etiquettesugar addiction+3 | — | 27m 16s | ||
| 3/26/26 | dancingbaths vs showers+3 | — | Orchestrated Love SwingHarlem Shuffle | — | dancingbaths+5 | — | 26m 55s | ||
| 3/19/26 | restaurant etiquettecreative swearing+3 | — | AcastDead and Alive+5 | — | restaurant etiquetteKim Novak+4 | — | 25m 17s | ||
| 3/9/26 | upcoming seasonpodcast announcement+1 | — | EYEPOD Studios | — | ill-advisedBill Nighy+4 | — | 1m 32s | ||
| 12/11/25 | heatsocial batteries+5 | — | GroovemelikeoutHook Me Up+6 | — | Bill NighyJoan Didion+5 | — | 25m 55s | ||
| 12/4/25 | forgetting namescolor psychology+3 | — | Berlin Game | — | Bill Nighyforgetting names+3 | — | 24m 53s | ||
| 11/27/25 | moisturisingfashion advice+4 | — | The Bookshop | — | moisturisingodours+5 | — | 27m 18s | ||
| 11/20/25 | 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 hereThe 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 @illadvisedbybillnighyIf 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. | 24m 47s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | 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 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 @illadvisedbybillnighyIf 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. | 25m 42s | ||||||
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Chart history for ill-advised by Bill Nighy
Peaked at #2 in Australia, top 10 in 11 of 40 tracked markets, currently #2 in Australia.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Finland | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PL | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| RO | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Canada | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| AT | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| BE | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| SG | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| HU | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| South Africa | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| PT | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Norway | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Denmark | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Italy | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| CH | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Sweden | — | #22 | #22 | — |
Chart Positions
40 placements across 40 markets.
Chart Positions
40 placements across 40 markets.