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The actor is a laconic delight as he dispenses surprising levels of wisdom in response to reader questions, while Obama, Paul McCartney and Ayo Edebiri pay homage to an African musical greatBill Nighy is the agony uncle you never knew you needed as he answers readers’ questions in his new show. It’s a laconic delight, listening to his louche suggestions on topics from lipstick application to decluttering a record collection. Wisdom is being dispensed – despite his self-deprecating protestations. Alexi DugginsWidely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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