Bill Nighy Takes on the Role of Your Unexpected Advice Columnist You Never Knew Was Essential
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Bill Nighy's Ill-Advised
Bill Nighy serves as the unexpected advisor you never knew you needed as he responds to readers’ questions in his latest program. It’s a laconic delight to listen to his relaxed advice on topics ranging from applying lipstick to organizing a vinyl library. Wisdom is being dispensed – even with his humble disclaimers.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Initial Judgment
Ruth Negga, hailing from Limerick, voices this audio series about a pair found guilty of carrying out female genital mutilation on their young daughter. Subsequently, they were acquitted but there are continuing legal actions linked to the case. This delicate examination lays bare extensive, tragic failings by official bodies.
Easily accessible, weekly installments
Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
You can't help but be impressed by the line-up of people paying homage one of the greatest African musicians ever in this series about his impact. Ayo Edebiri, Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Flea … the highly passionate accolades mount up. Then, you're taken aback by a gripping narrative about his pianist's parent being killed due to his convictions – and how Kuti courageously supported his family. It’s a fascinating, passionate biography.
Available on many services, episodes release weekly
The Devil You Know
Think Cyndi Lauper, 80s fashion and, well … Satan! This audio show presented by Sarah Marshall skillfully balances between fun and historical account, as it examines how satanic panic defined the 80s spirit. Marshall delves into the individuals and items that helped it to snowball in that decade and beyond, among them a disputed autobiography.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Hell in Heaven
A young, rich American couple relocate to Costa Rica to build a nature reserve and their ideal house. “Tragically, one will die and the other faced murder charges – on three occasions,” says journalist Becky Milligan, introducing an astonishing series about the true events of what happened to Jon and Ann Bender in 2010 after they’d set out to make a paradise.
Widely available, episodes weekly
