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

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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

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Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode.

This episode's playlist is called 'Instead of School' and includes:

• 'I’m Tore down’ by Freddie King
• ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr John
• ‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Ike & Tina Turner
• ‘Stutter’ by Elastica
• ‘Daylight’ by Kellow Rowland (ft. Travis McCoy)
• ‘Suffragette City’ by David Bowie

You can find the playlist here on Spotify and on Apple Music here

The book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman

We'd love to hear from you!

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This week on ill-advised Bill tackles dancing, baths vs showers, bespoke suits and we debut our first 'I'm With The Band' submission.

This week's playlist is 'Orchestrated Love Swing':

'Lionel Richie' - by The Jack Moves

'Lovers Rock' - by Fun Lovin' Criminals

'What Cha' Gonna Do For Me' by Chaka Khan

'All I'm Missing' by Angie Stone

'Is It Worth It' by Rae Khalil

'Why Do You Keep Calling Me' by Sy Smith

You can find the playlist on Spotify here

This episode's book recommendation is 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson Whitehead

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Welcome to Season 2 of ill-advised by Bill Nighy! Bill is back to answer your questions and in this episode he tackles restaurant etiquette, Kim Novak's belly button, creative swearing and sock length protocol.

We have a brand new feature 'I'm With The Band'. This is where we encourage you to send in the name of your teenage band and maybe some of the lyrics from your signature song and Bill will read them out - with respect and love... Please send them via instagram here or you can email them to us at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

This episode's playlist is called 'Shake, Don't Shiver'

• ‘Spanish Stroll’ by Mink DeVille
• ‘More News from Nowhere’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
• ‘Holy River’ by Prince
• ‘Crazy About You Baby’ by Ike & Tina Turner
• ‘Marvin Used To Say’ by Raheem DeVaughn

You can find a link to the playlist here

And Bill's book recommendation this week is 'Dead and Alive' by Zadie Smith

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More ill-advise is on its way, with a new feature too. Season 2 is coming on the 19th of March.

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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

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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

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