Will Lucy Letby Survive Prison? Prison Governor Answers Your Questions | Honesty Box

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  • @ladbiblestories
    @ladbiblestories  ปีที่แล้ว +316

    Thank you to Vanessa for taking part! You can follow her on instagram at @vfh12, and buy her book here - amzn.eu/d/dc46jSq

    • @toffeelatte6042
      @toffeelatte6042 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Good choice of a feature, nice to hear from someone other than an ex gangster, trafficking victim or hostage.

    • @HollyB-b3t
      @HollyB-b3t ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bored scumbag women prisoners will have a go at her if let.

    • @robmarland5276
      @robmarland5276 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's a woman?

    • @HollyB-b3t
      @HollyB-b3t ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robmarland5276 ????????????????????

    • @gamestech9016
      @gamestech9016 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WHEN DID SHE GET TO THE PART ABOUT LUCY LETBY, I WAS 12 MINS IN BEFORE I GAVE UP AND WAS LIKE WHENS THE LUCY LETBY PART COMING??

  • @Graydon1048
    @Graydon1048 ปีที่แล้ว +1896

    I could listen to an entire series of Vanessa talking about her experiences shes an absolute natural communicator and what fascinating career she has had.

    • @K-a-n-d-i-s
      @K-a-n-d-i-s ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Shaun Attwood has her talking about her experiences for over two hours on his channel. It was very interesting. I think it's his newest video, or second newest

    • @chaotic_crafter
      @chaotic_crafter ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@K-a-n-d-i-sthank you

    • @AoifeClancy-pz8ry
      @AoifeClancy-pz8ry ปีที่แล้ว +15

      and she has a book out, The Governor… on audible too!

    • @johnsmith-ik8il
      @johnsmith-ik8il ปีที่แล้ว +24

      She's been potted in Jail. Let me tell you something: no governor gets potted in jail unless they're an absolute bully that mistreats people. I don't think you could possibly imagine the beat down you're about to get if you do that to a governor in prison. Trust me, I've spent many years behind the door and been in 21 different prisons. I'd bet you my last pound this woman is an abuser who has mistreated inmates. Anyone who's been behind the door understands this. BTW, being potted means having a bucket of excrement and urine thrown over your head. Good officers are respected by inmates because they are few and far between. So many officers are psycopathic, narcissist, cluster B types who beat, humiliate and abuse their positions and often mistreat the most vulnerable mentally ill inmates.

    • @siriosstar4789
      @siriosstar4789 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @johnsmith - lol ,talk about a biased viewpoint . let's cut to the chase , prisoners don't have rights.
      That's a weak position to take . once you get out of prison ,assuming you do , then some ' rights ' are reestablished , but when you are in the can yo deserve to be treated horribly .

  • @phyllidaacworth5212
    @phyllidaacworth5212 ปีที่แล้ว +853

    Vanessa is exactly the sort of person you would want running a prison. Tough, no nonsense! And she tells great stories too!

    • @lesley9989
      @lesley9989 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I agree. She comes across as tough but fair

    • @JackAShepherd
      @JackAShepherd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She's hilarious though

    • @admiralbenbow5083
      @admiralbenbow5083 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Her book is a good read.

    • @Matt.Willoughby
      @Matt.Willoughby 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not a women's prison, there's something off about her

    • @NSGrendel
      @NSGrendel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "Maybe I've gone a bit soft in my old age," - you do not give that impression ma'am. >_

  • @nosmallo
    @nosmallo ปีที่แล้ว +937

    It's easy to see why this lady was a Governor, she has a real presence. I can imagine she was pretty formidable when running a prison. She strikes me as someone who doesn't suffer fools gladly but also kind enough to see things from a fair and rationale point of view.

    • @BonusHole
      @BonusHole ปีที่แล้ว +11

      She strikes me as someone who would go down after one strike and could never do her job without a load of men allowing her to.

    • @clamh84
      @clamh84 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@BonusHolecareful mate, your misogyny is showing.

    • @BonusHole
      @BonusHole ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you really think truth will be subdued by allegations and personal smears?
      Silly woman.@@clamh84

    • @bigguns917
      @bigguns917 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      She strikes me as a lesbian

    • @clamh84
      @clamh84 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@bigguns917 what the f does that have to do with anything?

  • @jamy5798
    @jamy5798 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Can we have more of Vanessa ? I could listen to this wise women for hours!!! Thank you guys xxx

    • @Ann-qf5vk
      @Ann-qf5vk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jennylomax7787
    @jennylomax7787 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    When she talked about the escape, the sadness and regret in her eyes was palpable. What an incredible woman.

    • @jamesbrealg
      @jamesbrealg ปีที่แล้ว +31

      You can hear subtle emotive changes in her voice as well

    • @emmafeather74
      @emmafeather74 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I audibly gasped when she said that a person had taken their life. I wasn't expecting that to have happened. How terribly sad and she is clearly deeply affected by it.

    • @Eve181dublin
      @Eve181dublin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Such a shocking & sad story.

  • @dylanthedyslexicvillain4294
    @dylanthedyslexicvillain4294 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    What a strong woman could listen to her all day mad respect

  • @heidibear44
    @heidibear44 ปีที่แล้ว +993

    Mad respect for this woman. She has done what so many of us couldn’t.

    • @K-a-n-d-i-s
      @K-a-n-d-i-s ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Same, I couldn't deal with someone like Lucy Letby without doing something stupid

    • @MMPK96
      @MMPK96 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That’s a woman!?

    • @heidibear44
      @heidibear44 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@MMPK96 🙄 take it somewhere else...

    • @toffeelatte6042
      @toffeelatte6042 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right, thought it was a bloke in the thumbnail then it spoke lool@@MMPK96

    • @toffeelatte6042
      @toffeelatte6042 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Looks like London Elektricity if he became trans. And if you know what Tony Colman looks like, you'll never be able to unsee that now. Great video though, womans gotta be hard as nails being the guvnor at Scrubs of all places.

  • @candybracelets
    @candybracelets ปีที่แล้ว +570

    This woman has balls of steel. Much respect to her. I'm more scared of telephone calls from unknown numbers than she is of a building full of legit murderers.

    • @CQ-369
      @CQ-369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Titanium ovaries!

    • @wanderingseth
      @wanderingseth ปีที่แล้ว +21

      *ovaries

    • @legbert123
      @legbert123 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Balls is a state of mind!@@wanderingseth

    • @wanderingseth
      @wanderingseth ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@legbert123 all I know is that balls are fragile and vulnerable and not a great symbol of strength 😂

    • @DDandrums
      @DDandrums ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She does have balls.

  • @Lionheart_89
    @Lionheart_89 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    They need to do more interviews with her … her stories bein brilliant

    • @ellegarret
      @ellegarret ปีที่แล้ว +6

      she's been on some podcasts which have been very interesting!

    • @WasabiDreams
      @WasabiDreams ปีที่แล้ว

      do you know which ones ? wonder if she has done a podcast with dodge @@ellegarret

    • @marthacochrane484
      @marthacochrane484 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@WasabiDreams or Shaun Attwood.....

    • @WasabiDreams
      @WasabiDreams ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marthacochrane484 I went off Atwood ages ago. He grates on me

    • @berryboo5390
      @berryboo5390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WasabiDreamsyou should get her audible book

  • @seeking_serenityuk
    @seeking_serenityuk ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Its so refreshing and obvious she is recounting real memories and stories. Not bullshitting for social media clout.

    •  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow that's some talent you've got.
      I'd love to be able to mind read and know they are genuine memories.
      Wow

  • @viviane_casella
    @viviane_casella ปีที่แล้ว +539

    I love the way she carries herself - straight answers, objective... If that is the "bit soft in old age", imagine what she was like in her early years!

    • @josmith6684
      @josmith6684 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      hard as nails 😂

    • @patty-pat-pat
      @patty-pat-pat ปีที่แล้ว +14

      She mustve been a beast in her 20s ❤😂

    • @hubertbreidenbach
      @hubertbreidenbach ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Excellent point lol!

  • @lindseymcdougall9774
    @lindseymcdougall9774 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    She is a wonderful speaker. Great communicator.
    And I particularly liked how she emphasised that the doctor was right to make the decision to send to hospital. And that the staff did the right thing releasing the prisoner. My heart goes out to those people

    • @evercuriousmichelle
      @evercuriousmichelle 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, she cared about her staff and seemed to try to do right by everyone

  • @Kingtrollface259
    @Kingtrollface259 ปีที่แล้ว +1972

    You don't send sheep to imprison wolves ,you have to be extremely tough to do this job ,let alone be a governor ,extreme respect for this woman

    • @froufou100
      @froufou100 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      that is what I was just thinking

    • @chrisstucker1813
      @chrisstucker1813 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      For real. I bet she’s seen it all

    • @JD92160
      @JD92160 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      nah man no respect for the screw

    • @antonvrb1510
      @antonvrb1510 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@JD92160are you scum?

    • @viviane_casella
      @viviane_casella ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@woffe8094no... It's a wolf.

  • @MrMolvis
    @MrMolvis ปีที่แล้ว +36

    What an honest and straight up woman. Excellent answers to tough questions. Respect.

  • @SuzanneO707
    @SuzanneO707 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    This lady is smart, firm, firm but fair, honest & very engaging. Well done for giving her a platform to tell her story.

  • @kittyw778
    @kittyw778 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I could’ve listened to this lady’s story’s all day. She was incredibly articulate and it seems that she remained professional throughout her career. What a shame it was only a short interview!

  • @andrewdewit4711
    @andrewdewit4711 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Articulate and no-nonsense, but deeply grounded. Fascinating professional woman.

    • @Ann-qf5vk
      @Ann-qf5vk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Absolutely

  • @gregchambers6100
    @gregchambers6100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    wow. Her precision and concision. Zero fat in her thoughts. I'm an electrician, musician.. Poetry and lyrics, music and engineering are efficiency. Zero waste. This one is a top notch professional. It doesn't get better than her. The elegance of her precision is a pleasure to behold. Even talking about the darkest things, she shines the light of accuracy upon them. wow. The British people got WAY more than their money's worth out of this one. She is a highly valuable refined DIAMOND!

    • @BlackStump172
      @BlackStump172 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Perfectly put !

    • @South_Heat
      @South_Heat 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Such an interesting perspective on how people communicate. You’re so right…no word salad.

  • @grahammarston8019
    @grahammarston8019 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    such a brilliant powerhouse of a lady! Your service and obvious humanistic approach to your career deserve the utmost respect

  • @gordonirvine726
    @gordonirvine726 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This woman is a total class act. Massive respect.

  • @enigma7791
    @enigma7791 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    What a fascinating woman! If the choice is to sit next to this lady or some air head celeb I would choose this lady every time. Worked hard for her money and lived in a world that we all wonder about some time.

  • @NekoInk13
    @NekoInk13 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Could listen to her all day! Fascinating and such a great manner about her! Someone get her an audiobook contract!

  • @derekaskey3727
    @derekaskey3727 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Absolute respect to this lady, what a lady, she deserves a medal for her life, Vanessa have a very long and happy retirement, you are amazing

  • @philippamediwake1235
    @philippamediwake1235 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fascinating to hear Vanessa talk about her experiences while working in prison.

  • @auzzygirl8175
    @auzzygirl8175 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I'd give this 10 thumbs up if I could. Fascinating lady. Thank you for your public service Ma'am.

    • @Ann-qf5vk
      @Ann-qf5vk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely thank you ma'am.

  • @lilylolly8757
    @lilylolly8757 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    She is so engaging to listen to-wish this interview was an hour long! Excellent-thank you. More please!

  • @Carlos_500
    @Carlos_500 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    One of your best videos yet, I like that lady a lot and I’m glad there are people like her within the criminal justice system

  • @beastyboyBlue
    @beastyboyBlue 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    A lovely honest woman,who had a very tough job,I so respect her.

  • @Bloodline2009
    @Bloodline2009 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    Always really interesting to hear from extremely experienced public sector workers and their time in public office.

  • @jorobertson3846
    @jorobertson3846 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I could listen to her stories all day

  • @freakishuproar1168
    @freakishuproar1168 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    What she said about evil was a terrifyingly salient point. Despite all the factors that can contribute to a person's morality (external and internal) evil is ultimately a choice, you _choose_ to do it. It's a sobering realization that when we're desperately looking for a explanation for why an individual did something appalling - often under the misguided attempt to convince ourselves that "normal people don't do such things" - we are in reality ALL capable of doing evil. A moral framework is a hair's breadth away from carnage and cruelty.

    • @benjamintaylor3934
      @benjamintaylor3934 ปีที่แล้ว

      The men and women who ran the Nazi death camps, brutalising prisoners and murdering them en masse, had all been everyday civilians themselves 6 years earlier. Most of them then slithered off to civilian life afterwards, too 😒

    • @jelkel25
      @jelkel25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well yes, are you better off coming to terms with your dark impulses and not doing them or lying to yourself you don't have them and not being able to deal with them when circumstances tip you over the edge or many other psychological bumps in the road? Even psychopaths have the ability to intellectually make choices to do right or wrong. Of course you wouldn't hear about those that don't seriously break the law because even if they know they're usually not going to announce the fact they're psychopaths.

    • @freakishuproar1168
      @freakishuproar1168 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stealthwarrior5768 Did you actually read my comment stealthwarrior? I think perhaps you didn't.

    • @joebloggs396
      @joebloggs396 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Those who believe in the genetics lack of free will idea would disagree with you. That's a much more uncomfortable answer than the one that we can all choose for ourselves.

    • @whoami1654
      @whoami1654 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mmmmm I'm not to sure about that. There are so many people who have been horribly abused as children and had no help or support for it. It all has an impact.... 95 percent of addiction is due to childhood trauma.

  • @michaelbyrne5507
    @michaelbyrne5507 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This is the most interesting interview I've watched. I'd love to watch more from this amazing person. She should write a book. I'd definitely buy it.

    • @Bethanyfreespeech
      @Bethanyfreespeech ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She has a long interview on utube - Andrew Gould channel I think 🤔

    • @MoneyStrategiesSOULutions
      @MoneyStrategiesSOULutions ปีที่แล้ว

      I think she has a book

    • @clairecalton2116
      @clairecalton2116 ปีที่แล้ว

      She has wrote a book. Can't remember it's title but Google her name

    • @rebeccamcnutt5142
      @rebeccamcnutt5142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's a link in the description for her book

  • @alistairjenkins7973
    @alistairjenkins7973 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    She’s so authentic. ❤

  • @diligaf1000
    @diligaf1000 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This lady seems like she is the exact right person for this job. Really good interview and top person

  • @elaineheath1962
    @elaineheath1962 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    What a great lady, so intelligent, so interesting, so entertaining. She should get a regular slot.

  • @davidr1431
    @davidr1431 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In the middle of a day watching TH-cam videos about tech gadgets, Las Vegas and comedy sketches, this pops into my feed and I’m grateful. What a video. What a woman.

  • @SandraPrice-c5g
    @SandraPrice-c5g ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I admire this very strong & forthright woman who spent nearly all her working life in the Prison service. She knows what she’s
    talking about and says it straight out, no flowery language, no dressing anything up. She is one tough cookie and needed to be
    to have any credibility in her workplace and those serving under her.

  • @TheMensRea
    @TheMensRea ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This woman ... ❤ What courage you must have to do the job you did, and as far as I can see, with fairness and grace as much as common sense and by the law. With much respect, I salute you 👏🏽

  • @miriam2909
    @miriam2909 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    My late husband was a prison officer before I met him. He was medically discharged after ten years and had to have psychiatric counselling. He had nightmares til the day he died 20 years later.

    • @sweettangerines8182
      @sweettangerines8182 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I'm so sorry your late husband experienced such damaging trauma in his job. I have utmost respect for him and for his service to our country. He kept us safe from monsters. I'm very grateful x

    • @jetodessa5484
      @jetodessa5484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I left my job due to an injury from a patient attack. Despite all the training (from Broadmoor and similar to prisons), I still got hurt. I don't know what your husband experienced, but I've seen plenty. I am so sorry he suffered so badly from his experiences, and from the hell, you no doubt went through supporting him. I know it's nothing but I'm sending my thoughts and best wishes to you. X ❤

    • @LouciferFlump
      @LouciferFlump 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@jetodessa5484best wishes to you, also! What a tough job, what a shame we need to put people like yourself in harm’s way like this. Peace to you.

    • @jetodessa5484
      @jetodessa5484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@LouciferFlump Thank you so much ❤️

    • @LouciferFlump
      @LouciferFlump 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jetodessa5484 🖤

  • @LisaNash159
    @LisaNash159 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I could honestly listen to Vanessa’s stories all day, very engaging and gave honest answers which is rare. I can see why she was governor, amazing woman

  • @michellemahar9030
    @michellemahar9030 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What a great interview! She is just amazing. I could listen to her stories all day!

  • @Brandnewshoes
    @Brandnewshoes ปีที่แล้ว +61

    This was a super interesting interview! Vanessa is a really good interviewee.

  • @richie4421
    @richie4421 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a compelling interview with an incredibly strong lady. I could listen to the stories of her life for hours. Thank you!

  • @maggiecraig1838
    @maggiecraig1838 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Respect for your service ,Vanessa..from a nurse working in secure hospitals for twenty years-in your era..

  • @ticketyboo1215
    @ticketyboo1215 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What an interesting lady … so articulate. I could listen to Vanessa all day!

  • @lovelyjubbly4151
    @lovelyjubbly4151 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the best interviews I've seen in a long time.
    I could listen to this Lady talk all day.
    Thank you for coming on and sharing.

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As soon as I heard the question "Which film or TV show best represents prison" question, I thought that Time would be the one so I'm so glad she mentioned it. Sean Bean and Stephen Graham, two of our greatest actors, an excellent script, excellent supporting characters. I loved it. There's a follow up on the way I'm happy to say

    • @heathergarnham9555
      @heathergarnham9555 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's much the same for hospitals, hospitals aren't as interesting or exciting as tv portrays it. As noone is hooking up during shifts, we're too busy.

    • @fainitesbarley2245
      @fainitesbarley2245 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rarely seen a court or lawyer scene even close to reality.

  • @benhorley4737
    @benhorley4737 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love listening to people who speak so honestly and eloquently about their life experiances. A pleasure to watch.

    • @georginajohnson7810
      @georginajohnson7810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm 66now and time in prison and borstal destroyed me mentally. I have self harmed since I was 17. I couldn't cope after being with my nan for the weekend and she died while I was reading the Sunday paper letter page to her. I had 2friends at school and one died a week or so later. I now have 3adult children and a 6year old grandson. Since I left prison for the 3rd time I lost my baby with a heart defect,my brother died and I had breast cancer twice. I can't cope. So many awful things have happened since recently.

    • @georginajohnson7810
      @georginajohnson7810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And my daughter just out of an abusive relationship after years. Lots going on around it still. His family stick up for him because they believe his lies. He posted naked photos of my daughter online and she woke to him under the sheets taking photos or videos of her naked body. I'm so angry.

  • @hannah.kate.
    @hannah.kate. ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As soon as I saw this I knew who it was gonna be! I read Vanessa’s book and I absolutely loved it, would highly recommend to other people who want to learn more about this! Truly an amazing woman

    • @thomasrussell4674
      @thomasrussell4674 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She's obviously got a moral compass thank god

    • @ruthrandall2451
      @ruthrandall2451 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Bit late to the party, but, if you happen to see this comment, what's the name of her book? I would also love to read it! Thanks 🙂

    • @hannah.kate.
      @hannah.kate. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ruthrandall2451 never too late to the party (at least for the chronically online like moi!) The book is called The Prison Governor and the blurb will mention Wormwood Scrubs, so you know you’ve got the right one - and if you’re interested in learning more about the work environment of the Scrubs, Doctor Amanda Brown also did some books about her time there on the medical side of things. Enjoy reading!

  • @kellie8291
    @kellie8291 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Please could she come back and do a longer interview, very interesting

    • @nanair2007mk
      @nanair2007mk ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She has done one with Sean Atwood it’s very good. She is very good she tells stories in a way that makes you listen

    • @kellie8291
      @kellie8291 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nanair2007mk thank you for that, I’ll take a look

    • @grahamfisher5436
      @grahamfisher5436 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​.
      It's probably one of the best interviews on YT

    • @Jesterjones9073
      @Jesterjones9073 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vanessa Frake - Shaun Atwood interview
      th-cam.com/video/VegjioGJnKw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZX3qhHaLH02XqPi9

    • @Nickbaldeagle02
      @Nickbaldeagle02 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you like this sort of thing, check out Ricky Killeen. He's an ex Frankland Prison convict who now runs a TH-cam channel where he talks about prison.

  • @HughBond-kx7ly
    @HughBond-kx7ly ปีที่แล้ว +91

    The humanity this women shoes towards prisoners is amazing . I hope others can live up to her standards.

    • @PowerDunk
      @PowerDunk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most officers are just like her,it's when shit hits the fan it turns dark and you don't see what happens. Neither does she want to talk about it. All life is precious but it can be difficult to forgive and forget.

    • @lfc_40
      @lfc_40 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah but Letby is on another scale...you can't forgive shit like that ever!

  • @ST-ue5fb
    @ST-ue5fb ปีที่แล้ว +44

    What an interesting, forthright and no nonsense woman. Thank you for this interview.

  • @CuriousGirl2
    @CuriousGirl2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Such an interesting, thoughtful woman with incredible experience, insight and equanimity.

  • @laurameakin
    @laurameakin ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Vanessa was brilliant on this video I could listen to her easily on one of those videos that discuss “how real is it” that we see from other channels. Her manner is excellent could easily sit with a cuppa and watch another video like this with her. As for the last part when she mentions the jail break- gut wrenching I’m sorry for her and all those involved a horrible experience. I hope those who escaped and those who helped had time added or held accountable.

  • @stevebailey5591
    @stevebailey5591 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    She's very charismatic and communicates with real, no bullshit authenticity.

  • @josiahwest88
    @josiahwest88 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I hope this is one of the interviews where we get to see the longer 45-60min videos LadBible does from time to time

    • @K-a-n-d-i-s
      @K-a-n-d-i-s ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She talks for over 2 hours on Shaun Attwood's channel it's really interesting

  • @chriskelly9476
    @chriskelly9476 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I worked for 10 years in an Australian prison and one of my senior officers was this older Maori woman. She was tiny, barely 5 ft tall, covered with tribal tattoos and with a buzz cut of white hair. She was such a formidable woman that the inmates respected her and considered her a mother/grandmother figure. She was firm but fair, accepted no nonsense, and let them know that she believed in their potential but also when she was disappointed in them. I remember one inmate in our wing got sacked from his prison job for constant lateness, and she found out the next day from other staff. When she questioned him as to why he didn't say anything, he said he knew he'd screwed up and that she'd be disappointed in him so he kept it to himself. After lecturing him thoroughly, she gave him another chance and gave him a job in the accommodation wing on the 'dish up' crew (working behind the bain maries serving other inmates at mealtimes). She gave him this job because his issue was tardiness, and he couldn't afford to be late in this job - the other inmates would hold him accountable if he was late at mealtimes. He HAD to do better. She was great to work under.

  • @healgrowlovecommunity8397
    @healgrowlovecommunity8397 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a fascinating lady! So generous of her to answer random questions.

  • @zeroeffect9557
    @zeroeffect9557 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This woman is incredible. Straight to the point, but fair. I really hope they do more interviews with her.

  • @itsdebs
    @itsdebs ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This woman deserves mad respect ✊🏻

  • @kellysmithurst5348
    @kellysmithurst5348 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Vanessa Frake is great, every prison should have a Governor like Vanessa, a very approachable nature ❤

  • @paulie3015
    @paulie3015 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    She reminds me so much of my no nonsense Grandmother - we need more people like her in this mad world...

  • @southernrays8823
    @southernrays8823 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I could watch hours with her! She’s so fascinating!! I love her insight to what happen so very far away from me. Especially with people I’ve never heard of.

    • @Warwck24
      @Warwck24 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed she is interesting she probably understands humanity well (wouldn't we wish we could) lol

  • @mamajusmagickalemporium2655
    @mamajusmagickalemporium2655 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could listen to this all day! I want a YT channel of these stories!!

  • @paytonvanwinkle4651
    @paytonvanwinkle4651 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have so much respect that she refused to talk “famous prisoners” in terms of notorious crimes to not give them more power. She did still have a great story about it.

  • @TheIvalen
    @TheIvalen ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Soft in her old age? I can imagine she was one tough governor.

    • @ahsnabdbdvsvvssm772
      @ahsnabdbdvsvvssm772 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      These types of people often have the best hearts

    • @larskarl5069
      @larskarl5069 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ahsnabdbdvsvvssm772yeah really? And what "type" of people is she?😂

    • @Kindred_37
      @Kindred_37 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She’s giving “the Trunchbull”.

    • @Seantorky3
      @Seantorky3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tbh I'll probably have nightmares about her. But she also like
      Have heart of gold.

    • @jimdavis8391
      @jimdavis8391 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ahsnabdbdvsvvssm772 What 'type' is she?

  • @marthacochrane484
    @marthacochrane484 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an incredible woman.........love her to bits.......so strong......and so fair............

  • @rivierapalms6485
    @rivierapalms6485 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very articulate, straight talking and very experienced. Love this!

  • @LisaNash159
    @LisaNash159 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for posting the link to her book, I’ve already purchased it and can’t wait to read it!

  • @malexander2438
    @malexander2438 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love watching people like Vanessa talk :) A part 2 would be nice

  • @rileyjoseph3488
    @rileyjoseph3488 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This video really extenuates my favorite part of TH-cam. The sharing of different perspectives. It’s beautiful what you can learn and experience from videos like this.

  • @PatyM00N
    @PatyM00N 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    “You didn’t actually drink it, did you.”
    “Well, yeah. I was thirsty.”
    😂 I love her!

  • @uutarn
    @uutarn ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Could listen to her tell stories all day. Thoroughly enjoyed.

  • @mimig6511
    @mimig6511 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I could listen to her speak for hours. She is such an interesting woman. Can we do a series with her narrating and giving opinion. She is amazing

  • @nathanjonesx
    @nathanjonesx ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Drinking tea made by Myra Hindley like it’s nothing. This woman chose the right career path because I couldn’t have done that 😂

    • @blue.berry.
      @blue.berry. ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I was also surprised about that, especially as she later told that was the position she would have tried to get as a prisoner herself because it can give you intel on the guards and makes you come closest to them. That’s quite a tricky position for one of the most dangerous women in UK history.

    • @K-a-n-d-i-s
      @K-a-n-d-i-s ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet she makes a crap brew

    • @TheRealHelenaDeluca
      @TheRealHelenaDeluca ปีที่แล้ว +6

      true loool

    • @whoami1654
      @whoami1654 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think to do a job like that you have to put your prejudices aside. Not sure I could have either

    • @Sunset553
      @Sunset553 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would drink the tea, but I wouldn’t go for a walk on the moors with her

  • @itsruckaswife7036
    @itsruckaswife7036 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was thrilled to find this, I just finished reading Vanessa’s book about her career. Fascinating and recommended Thanks so much

    • @pauljones8218
      @pauljones8218 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      she is on some podcasts on youtube they are pretty good put her name in and they will come up

  • @fish9514
    @fish9514 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You can see that she is a very good person with a good heart.

  • @Queenofgreen515
    @Queenofgreen515 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She’s incredible! Absolute powerhouse of a lady! I wish we could get a whole documentary with her, she’s fascinating.

  • @desertatable
    @desertatable ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great interview, really interesting woman with some good stories. Thanks for your work, Vanessa, you come across as firm, competant and compassionate and those attributes in combination are rare to find in the prison system.

  • @JellyCoatedBean
    @JellyCoatedBean ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I watched this twice in immediate succession, just because I enjoyed her candid and calming voice. The epitome of structure and don't-fuck-aroundary. No bullshitting about her staff being perfect, but that there was, and always is, some level of corruption. Her emotion in talking about the escape (despite being kept to herself) was incredibly moving. A fraction of her competence and togetherness across the globe would fix a lot of issues. I hope she knows she's real top tier.

  • @Little-Sparrow
    @Little-Sparrow ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Vanessa is incredible to listen to, the stories she must have! I know I'm gonna have to buy her book.

  • @darrenyoung3102
    @darrenyoung3102 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loved hearing these accounts, her experiences and situations and opinions.
    This is good You Tube content.

  • @charitysmith5245
    @charitysmith5245 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a kind, no nonsense lady!

  • @kool7862
    @kool7862 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done for speaking out you really are a very brave woman. I hope your message helps other ppl in similar situations 🙏

  • @scottcampbell9479
    @scottcampbell9479 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Straight talking and probably very good officer

  • @mazalfamasud2763
    @mazalfamasud2763 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you Vanessa. Nice to hear from you and your experiences

  • @Valentine-Channelle
    @Valentine-Channelle ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I could listen to her all day long she’s amazing

  • @ManofMode
    @ManofMode ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My dad used to go round inspecting prisons for a lot of years and Vanessa is exactly as he describes almost every warden. I could listen to her stories all day. God knows my dad tells me loads. Drives my mum nuts. 😂😂

  • @Charlotte66666
    @Charlotte66666 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fascinating interview, will definitely be reading the book.

  • @DuffMan.
    @DuffMan. ปีที่แล้ว +102

    We need more women like this. Compelling to watch. Proper old skool. This lady needs a series of her own.

    • @Kamamura2
      @Kamamura2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, we need scientists, artists and thinkers, not glorified human bulldogs.

    • @rinkyasmr1361
      @rinkyasmr1361 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@@Kamamura2gonna send artists to keep you safe from murderers and rapists?

    • @folkloreofbeing
      @folkloreofbeing ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@rinkyasmr1361the discussion was about TV series not going after bad people. Drop the superior attitude.

    • @folkloreofbeing
      @folkloreofbeing ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tom-d7e7m because I can read?

    • @wormwoodcocktail
      @wormwoodcocktail ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kamamura2We will always need prisons and, thus, prison guards.

  • @cordeliav3055
    @cordeliav3055 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is so interesting. What an entertaining lady! Hope you bring her back for more.

  • @dawnmulvaney6949
    @dawnmulvaney6949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    could sit and listen to this lady all day long. find everything she talks about very in

  • @gemmawhite8723
    @gemmawhite8723 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could listen to her stories all day. Fascinating ❤

  • @WilliamSchmidt-w2y
    @WilliamSchmidt-w2y 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Please do more interviews with her! She's thoughtful and has fascinating stories.

  • @RaineSophiaLewis
    @RaineSophiaLewis ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I thought this was very interesting and I really liked how honest she was. She is one though lady to do that job for so long. I could listen to her speak about her experiences for much longer.

  • @markwardel6751
    @markwardel6751 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fascinating! only here by accident but could listen to Vanessa's stories all day.

  • @-Chunk
    @-Chunk ปีที่แล้ว +32

    She’s great. Not many people in the whole world that could do her job!

    • @Alanhock75
      @Alanhock75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s plenty of people doing her job, she was an assistant governor so had minimal contact with prisoners on a day to day basis

    • @-Chunk
      @-Chunk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Alanhock75 takes a certain character !

  • @mimig6511
    @mimig6511 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Vanessa is the best..honest and down to earth

  • @marigoldbeam5475
    @marigoldbeam5475 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I would deduce that crooked staff are the greatest source of drugs in prisons as opposed to 'bogus solicitors'. She gave a politician's response to that question.

    • @PriyaPans
      @PriyaPans ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She probably can't say too much disrespectful stuff about the prisons. But also she might not be that far from the truth - it might be difficult to find the source of contraband without treating staff like prisoners too - I assume there has to be a certain level of trust and camaraderie you have to have in such a dangerous job. To accuse people (rightly or wrongly) who need to have your back if there's a break out or something... That might not be the safest