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Pick of the Week
Bill Nighy's Ill-Advised

Bill Nighy steps into the shoes of the unexpected advisor you didn't realize was missing as he responds to queries from the audience in his latest program. This understated pleasure to hear his relaxed advice on topics ranging from applying lipstick to organizing a vinyl library. Wisdom is being dispensed – even with his humble disclaimers.
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First Conviction

Limerick native Ruth Negga narrates this podcast about a pair found guilty of performing FGM on their young daughter. They were later cleared but there are ongoing proceedings associated with the matter. This sensitive investigation lays bare extensive, tragic failings by official bodies.
Widely available, episodes weekly

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 program detailing his influence. Ayo Edebiri, Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Flea … the highly passionate accolades accumulate. 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. It’s a fascinating, passionate biography.
Available on many services, episodes release weekly

Familiar Evil

Think Cyndi Lauper, 80s fashion and, well … Satan! This audio show presented by Sarah Marshall carefully toes the line between entertainment and oral history, as it examines how satanic panic shaped the 80s zeitgeist. Marshall delves into the people and artefacts that fueled its growth in that decade and beyond, among them a controversial memoir.
Widely available, episodes weekly

Paradise Turned Nightmare

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 reporter Becky Milligan, introducing an astonishing series about the real story of what happened to Jon and Ann Bender in 2010 after they’d embarked on creating a utopia.
Widely available, episodes weekly