Bill Nighy is the agony uncle you never knew you needed: best podcasts of the week

<p>The actor is a laconic delight as he dispenses surprising levels of wisdom in response to reader questions, while Obama, Paul McCartney and Ayo Edebiri pay homage to an African musical great</p><p>Bill Nighy is the <a href="https://www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com/">agony uncle</a> you never knew you needed as he answers readers’ questions in his new show. It’s a laconic delight, listening to his louche suggestions on topics from lipstick application to decluttering a record collection. Wisdom is being dispensed – despite his self-deprecating protestations. A<em>lexi Duggins</em><br><em>Widely available, episodes weekly</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/20/bill-nighy-is-the-agony-uncle-you-never-knew-you-needed-best-podcasts-of-the-week">Continue reading...</a>