Jane Hill
@janehill.bsky.social
I do comedy, lecturing, journalism, radio and writing. I like beaches, books and buildings. Probably writing a bit too much about ovarian cancer at the moment because of reasons.
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How Agatha Christie helped me realise I was ill
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New blogpost, in which I talk ovarian cancer symptoms. Apologies for the photo of my big fat stomach in a beige vest, but it’s significant.
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They’re letting me eat a yogurt and there are rumours I might be out tomorrow… 🤞🏻
February 13, 2026 at 10:50 AM
They’re letting me eat a yogurt and there are rumours I might be out tomorrow… 🤞🏻
Watching the luge relay while recovering from major abdominal surgery and it hurts just to watch the bit where they sit up to tap the board. #WinterOlympics
February 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Watching the luge relay while recovering from major abdominal surgery and it hurts just to watch the bit where they sit up to tap the board. #WinterOlympics
My Facebook memories have told me that it was seven years ago today that I met Steve Wright and we had the nicest chat about radio, comedy and all that stuff. He was a complete joy to talk to, unassuming, interested.
I’ve just realised it’s also the anniversary of his death. He was great.
I’ve just realised it’s also the anniversary of his death. He was great.
February 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
My Facebook memories have told me that it was seven years ago today that I met Steve Wright and we had the nicest chat about radio, comedy and all that stuff. He was a complete joy to talk to, unassuming, interested.
I’ve just realised it’s also the anniversary of his death. He was great.
I’ve just realised it’s also the anniversary of his death. He was great.
What’s particularly confusing about the news at the moment is that if you’re casually scrolling, Jim Ratcliffe looks like a gone-to-seed Peter Mandelson.
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
What’s particularly confusing about the news at the moment is that if you’re casually scrolling, Jim Ratcliffe looks like a gone-to-seed Peter Mandelson.
Oh, the reason it’ll all change when Starmer resigns is they quite like “her.”
They mean Kemi Badenoch, who’ll of course take over immediately.
They mean Kemi Badenoch, who’ll of course take over immediately.
We’re getting politics from the cleaning lady and the whingy woman opposite. Moaning about all the stabbings and violence everywhere. In London these days they’ll stab you just for looking at them the wrong way. But apparently that will all change if Starmer resigns. #hospitaltales
February 11, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Oh, the reason it’ll all change when Starmer resigns is they quite like “her.”
They mean Kemi Badenoch, who’ll of course take over immediately.
They mean Kemi Badenoch, who’ll of course take over immediately.
We’re getting politics from the cleaning lady and the whingy woman opposite. Moaning about all the stabbings and violence everywhere. In London these days they’ll stab you just for looking at them the wrong way. But apparently that will all change if Starmer resigns. #hospitaltales
February 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM
We’re getting politics from the cleaning lady and the whingy woman opposite. Moaning about all the stabbings and violence everywhere. In London these days they’ll stab you just for looking at them the wrong way. But apparently that will all change if Starmer resigns. #hospitaltales
A grimace of recognition from the other women on the gynae ward as we pass each other in the corridor clutching pillows or towels to our midriffs.
February 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
A grimace of recognition from the other women on the gynae ward as we pass each other in the corridor clutching pillows or towels to our midriffs.
Plymouth and thereabouts people, may I draw your attention to this. My excellent friend Suzy Bennett, one of the funniest people I know, is doing Beryl Cook Comedy tours as part of The Box exhibition. www.theboxplymouth.com/events/beryl...
Beryl Cook Comedy Tour | The Box Plymouth
Join 'Funny Women' award winner, 'Plymouth Comedy Tours' guide and ‘Proper Janner’ Suzy Bennett on a joyful walking tour celebrating the life and work of the wonderful Beryl Cook. The tour will start ...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Plymouth and thereabouts people, may I draw your attention to this. My excellent friend Suzy Bennett, one of the funniest people I know, is doing Beryl Cook Comedy tours as part of The Box exhibition. www.theboxplymouth.com/events/beryl...
I am basically the human embodiment of this emoji. 🤮
My current ambition is to hold down some food post-op (which was on Thursday). But then, I was out for six hours and had a lot done so maybe this is to be expected.
February 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I am basically the human embodiment of this emoji. 🤮
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
My current ambition is to hold down some food post-op (which was on Thursday). But then, I was out for six hours and had a lot done so maybe this is to be expected.
February 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
My current ambition is to hold down some food post-op (which was on Thursday). But then, I was out for six hours and had a lot done so maybe this is to be expected.
Update: I’m doing okay. Healing gently after what the doctors keep emphasising was a massive surgery.
I realise that I look really healthy in photos. Wish I looked a bit more wan and faint like a Victorian lady on a chaise longue, because that’s how I feel.
I realise that I look really healthy in photos. Wish I looked a bit more wan and faint like a Victorian lady on a chaise longue, because that’s how I feel.
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Update: I’m doing okay. Healing gently after what the doctors keep emphasising was a massive surgery.
I realise that I look really healthy in photos. Wish I looked a bit more wan and faint like a Victorian lady on a chaise longue, because that’s how I feel.
I realise that I look really healthy in photos. Wish I looked a bit more wan and faint like a Victorian lady on a chaise longue, because that’s how I feel.
You lose every last shred of dignity when you’re in hospital after major surgery, but in other news at least my guts are working. 😬
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
You lose every last shred of dignity when you’re in hospital after major surgery, but in other news at least my guts are working. 😬
In excellent news, I was moved at 6.45am to a solo room in gynae with my very own view.
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In excellent news, I was moved at 6.45am to a solo room in gynae with my very own view.
I’ve been transferred to a ward full of old ladies for recovery.
February 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I’ve been transferred to a ward full of old ladies for recovery.
I had my op. All went well but I’m exhausted.
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I had my op. All went well but I’m exhausted.
Finally completed my second 500ml helping of “the Devil’s squash” (©️ @grindrod.bsky.social).
Genuinely found it tougher than chemo.
Genuinely found it tougher than chemo.
Right, the first lot of 500ml “only” took 45 minutes, three mini cans of tonic water, a cup of tea and a large glass of ginger ale.
Another lot at 8pm.
Honestly I’m so sanguine about my cancer and the forthcoming surgery but absolutely lose it over bowel prep drinks
Another lot at 8pm.
Honestly I’m so sanguine about my cancer and the forthcoming surgery but absolutely lose it over bowel prep drinks
The prep begins. Loads of glasses for a variety of other drinks to take the taste away.
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Finally completed my second 500ml helping of “the Devil’s squash” (©️ @grindrod.bsky.social).
Genuinely found it tougher than chemo.
Genuinely found it tougher than chemo.
Right, the first lot of 500ml “only” took 45 minutes, three mini cans of tonic water, a cup of tea and a large glass of ginger ale.
Another lot at 8pm.
Honestly I’m so sanguine about my cancer and the forthcoming surgery but absolutely lose it over bowel prep drinks
Another lot at 8pm.
Honestly I’m so sanguine about my cancer and the forthcoming surgery but absolutely lose it over bowel prep drinks
The prep begins. Loads of glasses for a variety of other drinks to take the taste away.
February 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Right, the first lot of 500ml “only” took 45 minutes, three mini cans of tonic water, a cup of tea and a large glass of ginger ale.
Another lot at 8pm.
Honestly I’m so sanguine about my cancer and the forthcoming surgery but absolutely lose it over bowel prep drinks
Another lot at 8pm.
Honestly I’m so sanguine about my cancer and the forthcoming surgery but absolutely lose it over bowel prep drinks
The prep begins. Loads of glasses for a variety of other drinks to take the taste away.
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The prep begins. Loads of glasses for a variety of other drinks to take the taste away.
I hope he finally finds out where the cue ball’s going.
Sad news. Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooke...
Sad news. Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooke...
John Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM
I hope he finally finds out where the cue ball’s going.
Sad news. Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooke...
Sad news. Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooke...
Just checked my list of things to do today and it includes a slightly enigmatic “make sure.”
So I guess I’d better make sure.
So I guess I’d better make sure.
February 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Just checked my list of things to do today and it includes a slightly enigmatic “make sure.”
So I guess I’d better make sure.
So I guess I’d better make sure.
Very glad Yesterday Jane left a note on the fridge door saying REMEMBER LOW FIBRE DIET* as I went to get milk to pour on my usual muesli. 😬
White toast it is, then.
*Pre-op
White toast it is, then.
*Pre-op
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Very glad Yesterday Jane left a note on the fridge door saying REMEMBER LOW FIBRE DIET* as I went to get milk to pour on my usual muesli. 😬
White toast it is, then.
*Pre-op
White toast it is, then.
*Pre-op
On World Cancer Day, I wish everyone who is dealing with cancer all good wishes. May you have brilliant practical helpful friends around you, and beautiful places to refresh your soul.
Oh, and tasty snacks and hopefully some dogs to smoove.
#WorldCancerDay
Oh, and tasty snacks and hopefully some dogs to smoove.
#WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 7:31 AM
On World Cancer Day, I wish everyone who is dealing with cancer all good wishes. May you have brilliant practical helpful friends around you, and beautiful places to refresh your soul.
Oh, and tasty snacks and hopefully some dogs to smoove.
#WorldCancerDay
Oh, and tasty snacks and hopefully some dogs to smoove.
#WorldCancerDay
Wondering if I should do some kind of pagan ritual to say farewell to my womb.
Current state of mind: that stress when you’re about to go on holiday but you haven’t packed, your clothes are still damp and you can’t find your passport. Except instead of there being a holiday at the end of the stress, I’m going to be “debulked.”
February 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Wondering if I should do some kind of pagan ritual to say farewell to my womb.
Current state of mind: that stress when you’re about to go on holiday but you haven’t packed, your clothes are still damp and you can’t find your passport. Except instead of there being a holiday at the end of the stress, I’m going to be “debulked.”
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Current state of mind: that stress when you’re about to go on holiday but you haven’t packed, your clothes are still damp and you can’t find your passport. Except instead of there being a holiday at the end of the stress, I’m going to be “debulked.”