Jane Hill
@janehill.bsky.social
I do comedy, lecturing, journalism, radio and writing. I like beaches, books and buildings.
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There’s a lot of very good stuff about cancer screening in the news at the moment - but I just wanted to remind you all that there is no routine screening for ovarian cancer.
Therefore it’s really important that we know the symptoms so you can ask your GP if you think you might have it. 1/?
Therefore it’s really important that we know the symptoms so you can ask your GP if you think you might have it. 1/?
The algorithms think I might be interested in a stuffed plushy uterus toy with detachable ovaries, described as “a unique post-hysterectomy gift.” Hoping someone bookmarks it for me for next year.
December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The algorithms think I might be interested in a stuffed plushy uterus toy with detachable ovaries, described as “a unique post-hysterectomy gift.” Hoping someone bookmarks it for me for next year.
Would you like some well-written cosy Christmassy crime? Of course you would.
(I’m assuming it’s well-written as all Jan’s books usually are… 😆)
(I’m assuming it’s well-written as all Jan’s books usually are… 😆)
*Triumphant fanfare*
Christmas book is UP on kindle! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G7G2R1HX
Christmas book is UP on kindle! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G7G2R1HX
Tied Up with Tinsel
Tied Up with Tinsel eBook : Jones, Jan: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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December 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Would you like some well-written cosy Christmassy crime? Of course you would.
(I’m assuming it’s well-written as all Jan’s books usually are… 😆)
(I’m assuming it’s well-written as all Jan’s books usually are… 😆)
Exeter people: my wonderful friend Suzy - who joined me this afternoon for Nando’s & Christmas movie-watching and also did my Bins - is also a bona fide panto star. She’s at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday in Ciderella (sic). Adults only. You should go: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/cider...
Ciderella - Exeter Phoenix
This adult pantomime promises to be a magical night that you will never forget, featuring award-winning comedians Ed Tripp and Suzy Bennett.
exeterphoenix.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Exeter people: my wonderful friend Suzy - who joined me this afternoon for Nando’s & Christmas movie-watching and also did my Bins - is also a bona fide panto star. She’s at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday in Ciderella (sic). Adults only. You should go: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/cider...
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I don't know why the first close-up of John "Stumpy" Pepys (RIP) is so funny, but it absolutely is. Just immaculately observed.
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I don't know why the first close-up of John "Stumpy" Pepys (RIP) is so funny, but it absolutely is. Just immaculately observed.
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"Reality show" means totally different things depending on where in the world you are. I've written an article on how, and why.
undeniablyalex.substack.com/p/alternate-...
undeniablyalex.substack.com/p/alternate-...
Alternate Realities
Why competition shows from other countries are worlds apart
undeniablyalex.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Reality show" means totally different things depending on where in the world you are. I've written an article on how, and why.
undeniablyalex.substack.com/p/alternate-...
undeniablyalex.substack.com/p/alternate-...
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If you read one U.S. president's remembrance of Rob Reiner today...
December 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If you read one U.S. president's remembrance of Rob Reiner today...
My friend Suzy came round, we got a Nando’s delivered then watched a terrible Christmas movie while in a food coma, picking holes in the plot. So it was a nice afternoon after a shaky morning. Friends are great. As is Nando’s.
December 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My friend Suzy came round, we got a Nando’s delivered then watched a terrible Christmas movie while in a food coma, picking holes in the plot. So it was a nice afternoon after a shaky morning. Friends are great. As is Nando’s.
Genuinely didn’t think I could be shocked any more by what that man says, but I was wrong.
December 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Genuinely didn’t think I could be shocked any more by what that man says, but I was wrong.
Watching a Christmas movie where the big city woman has ended up organising the small town Christmas cookie competition and it is *way more stressful* than her actual big city job.
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Watching a Christmas movie where the big city woman has ended up organising the small town Christmas cookie competition and it is *way more stressful* than her actual big city job.
I was going to have a Nando’s with a friend because I’ve got enough points for a 🌶️ free meal, and it was going to be NORMAL.
She’s just suggested getting it delivered to mine instead and she’ll come round here. And that’s such a relief because I’m not ready for town today.
She’s just suggested getting it delivered to mine instead and she’ll come round here. And that’s such a relief because I’m not ready for town today.
Since my cancer diagnosis, I’ve been very focused on coping. I’ve banned words like “fighting” and “battle.” Instead: coping, dealing with, just being.
Today I had to remind myself that having a little cry is not “not coping.” I’m so fucking stoic most of the time that it shook me a bit, is all.
Today I had to remind myself that having a little cry is not “not coping.” I’m so fucking stoic most of the time that it shook me a bit, is all.
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I was going to have a Nando’s with a friend because I’ve got enough points for a 🌶️ free meal, and it was going to be NORMAL.
She’s just suggested getting it delivered to mine instead and she’ll come round here. And that’s such a relief because I’m not ready for town today.
She’s just suggested getting it delivered to mine instead and she’ll come round here. And that’s such a relief because I’m not ready for town today.
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People have recently reminded me that crying is part of coping, necessary and healing. As one stoic to another.
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
People have recently reminded me that crying is part of coping, necessary and healing. As one stoic to another.
Since my cancer diagnosis, I’ve been very focused on coping. I’ve banned words like “fighting” and “battle.” Instead: coping, dealing with, just being.
Today I had to remind myself that having a little cry is not “not coping.” I’m so fucking stoic most of the time that it shook me a bit, is all.
Today I had to remind myself that having a little cry is not “not coping.” I’m so fucking stoic most of the time that it shook me a bit, is all.
December 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Since my cancer diagnosis, I’ve been very focused on coping. I’ve banned words like “fighting” and “battle.” Instead: coping, dealing with, just being.
Today I had to remind myself that having a little cry is not “not coping.” I’m so fucking stoic most of the time that it shook me a bit, is all.
Today I had to remind myself that having a little cry is not “not coping.” I’m so fucking stoic most of the time that it shook me a bit, is all.
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RIP Rob & Michele Reiner
His movies gave me so much happiness.
He directed the funniest movie I’ve ever watched and provided wonderful straight man support to Christopher Guest in its funniest scene: youtu.be/uMSV4OteqBE?...
His movies gave me so much happiness.
He directed the funniest movie I’ve ever watched and provided wonderful straight man support to Christopher Guest in its funniest scene: youtu.be/uMSV4OteqBE?...
Amp. goes to 11 (This is Spinal Tap)
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December 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
RIP Rob & Michele Reiner
His movies gave me so much happiness.
He directed the funniest movie I’ve ever watched and provided wonderful straight man support to Christopher Guest in its funniest scene: youtu.be/uMSV4OteqBE?...
His movies gave me so much happiness.
He directed the funniest movie I’ve ever watched and provided wonderful straight man support to Christopher Guest in its funniest scene: youtu.be/uMSV4OteqBE?...
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It’s my 23rd soberversary today! If only there was a way to celebrate… 🍾
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It’s my 23rd soberversary today! If only there was a way to celebrate… 🍾
Thinking about Rob Reiner, was there ever a director who made as many films that get watched repeatedly and still bring pleasure every time? Obviously Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, but we all have our other faves.
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Thinking about Rob Reiner, was there ever a director who made as many films that get watched repeatedly and still bring pleasure every time? Obviously Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, but we all have our other faves.
I was talking to my mum earlier and said I wanted Karen to win. And she said, oh no, I want the footballer girl to win. 🤷🏻♀️ Luckily she doesn’t actually vote because who knows what name she’d select. #strictly
December 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I was talking to my mum earlier and said I wanted Karen to win. And she said, oh no, I want the footballer girl to win. 🤷🏻♀️ Luckily she doesn’t actually vote because who knows what name she’d select. #strictly
By the way this was not even bad enough to be good, just kind of meh. Shame.
ITVX has a series called Mistletoe Murders that appears to be a kind of Christmas movie/cosy crime mash-up. Woman runs Christmas-themed shop in small town. Murders occur. The first is at a Christmas tree farm. You all know I’m gonna try watching this, don’t you.
December 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
By the way this was not even bad enough to be good, just kind of meh. Shame.
Netflix has served me up a trailer for a Spanish mismatched cop/weirdo serial killer programme - but get this: all the killings (and filming) are on location at actual Gaudi buildings across Barcelona. I mean, however crap it is, it’s got to be worth a look, hasn’t it?
December 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Netflix has served me up a trailer for a Spanish mismatched cop/weirdo serial killer programme - but get this: all the killings (and filming) are on location at actual Gaudi buildings across Barcelona. I mean, however crap it is, it’s got to be worth a look, hasn’t it?
Hey, I bought the actual paper! More expensive than a month’s trial but I realised I hadn’t read an actual paper in years.
Oh cripes, do I do the £1 trial so I can read the latest Salt Path story in the now paywalled Observer? I mean, after all, I do believe in paying for journalism. But it means the effort of actually getting my credit card out.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Hey, I bought the actual paper! More expensive than a month’s trial but I realised I hadn’t read an actual paper in years.