The Renowned Actor Bill Nighy Takes on the Role of Your Unexpected Advice Columnist You Didn't Realize Was Essential

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Ill-Advised By Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy steps into the shoes of the unexpected advisor you never knew you needed as he responds to readers’ questions in his new show. This understated pleasure to hear his louche suggestions on topics ranging from lipstick application to organizing a vinyl library. Insights are shared – despite his self-deprecating protestations.
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Initial Judgment

Ruth Negga, hailing from Limerick, voices this podcast about a couple convicted of performing FGM on their young daughter. They were later cleared but there are ongoing proceedings linked to the case. This sensitive investigation reveals widespread, heartbreaking shortcomings by official bodies.
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Fela Kuti: Unafraid of Anyone

It’s hard not to be wowed by the line-up of individuals honoring a legendary African artist ever in this program detailing his influence. Names like Ayo Edebiri, Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Flea … the highly passionate accolades mount up. Until you’re wrongfooted by a gripping narrative about his rhythm pianist’s father being murdered for his beliefs – and how Kuti courageously supported his family. This is an engrossing, heartfelt life story.
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The Devil You Know

Cyndi Lauper, legwarmers and, er … Satan! This podcast hosted by Sarah Marshall carefully toes the line between fun and historical account, as it examines how satanic panic shaped the 80s zeitgeist. Marshall explores the people and artefacts that fueled its growth in that decade and beyond, among them a disputed autobiography.
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Paradise Turned Nightmare

A young, rich American couple move to Costa Rica to build a nature reserve and their ideal house. “Tragically, one will die and the other tried for murder – on three occasions,” says reporter Becky Milligan, introducing an astonishing series about the true events of what befell Jon and Ann Bender in 2010 after they’d set out to make a paradise.
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