Bill Nighy Takes on the Role of Your Unexpected Advice Columnist You Didn't Realize You Needed
This Week's Highlight
Ill-Advised By Bill Nighy
Bill Nighy steps into the shoes of the unexpected advisor you didn't realize was missing as he answers readers’ questions in his new show. This understated pleasure to hear his louche suggestions on subjects including applying lipstick to organizing a vinyl library. Insights are shared – despite his self-deprecating protestations.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Initial Judgment
Ruth Negga, hailing from Limerick, voices this podcast about a pair found guilty of carrying out female genital mutilation on their small child. They were later cleared but there are continuing legal actions associated with the matter. This sensitive investigation reveals extensive, tragic failings by the authorities.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Fela Kuti: Unafraid of Anyone
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. 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 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
Familiar Evil
Cyndi Lauper, legwarmers and, er … Satan! This podcast presented by Sarah Marshall skillfully balances between fun and historical account, as it looks at the satanic scare defined the 80s spirit. Marshall delves into the people and artefacts that helped it to snowball in that decade and beyond, among them a disputed autobiography.
Broadly available, weekly episodes
Paradise Turned Nightmare
A young, rich American couple relocate to Costa Rica to build a nature reserve and their dream home. “One of them will end up dead and the other tried for murder – three times,” says reporter Becky Milligan, introducing an astonishing series about the real story of what befell Jon and Ann Bender in 2010 after they’d embarked on creating a utopia.
Available widely, with weekly updates
