ill-advised by Bill Nighy

There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard

ill-advised by Bill Nighy

Show Notes

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 Hooker Black Limousine - The Rolling Stones Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bryan Ferry Why I Sing The Blues - Aretha Franklin Lovers Rock - Fun Lovin' Criminals

The playlist can be found on Spotify here

The book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor Catton

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