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I Am A Moisturising Freak

Season 1, Ep. 8


Bill answers your questions from how to deal with challenging odours to what to wear on the aeroplane.


This episode's playlist is called ‘Dance Tunes For Snake Hips’ 


‘It’s About That Walk’ by Prince

‘Good and Strong’ by Sy Smith 

‘Only In It For The Money’ by Jimmy Smith, Dr.John

‘A Rose Is Still a Rose’ by Aretha Franklin

‘Stay - Live Nassau Coliseum ’76’ by David Bowie

‘I Wanna Know’ by Cymande 


And the book of the episode is ‘The Bookshop’ by Penelope Fitzgerald


Spotify link to the playlist here 


& you can find it on Apple Music here 


We'd love to hear from you, if you have any questions for Bill you can get in touch via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy


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