Prison Governor On Drug Smuggling, Evil Criminals & Homemade Weapons | Minutes With

In this week's episode of Minutes With, prison governor Vanessa Frake reveals what it's like inside the UK's most dangerous prisons. She opens up about meeting notorious serial murderers Rose West and Myra Hindley, along with the creative ways prisoners smuggle contraband like drugs and weapons into jails.
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Love what ladbible is doing with this content lately. Raising so much awareness on so many interesting topics that alot of us never even think about or consider. To go from where this channel started to what it is now is exactly the kind of positive growth that this world needs and I love to see it. Keep up the good work!

[@buttieboy666]

It's true. Listening to these lives is fascinating.

[@izzysamia4836]

So true and the content is so interesting too I never get bored watching.

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Fantastic channel. Kinda reminds me of SoftWhiteUnderbelly. Glad I stumbled upon it. Definitely prefer yall’s “gangsters” compared to ours.

[@philipreid2542]

Would be much better though if they focused on this content rather than celebrities eating snacks etc

[@rachD19]

I LOVE how she seamlessly called both Rose West and Mira Hindley nothing special. I agree with her, they weren’t notorious, they weren’t nothing special. Just cruel individuals

[@mileysong1117]

Exactly not special very much loosers of world very forgettable.

[@Lauren_12695]

It’s wild how much societies sensationalize these people. I always thought it was creepy.

[@mariahoulihan9483]

When I was in the Police we had a female prisoner in our cells one day and I was talking with her. she had been at Cookham Wood Prison and knew Myra Hindley. She was in raptures abouther.. I thought then from what she told me.. no. .that woman is a manipulator.. gettingother female prisoners to like her.

[@FallenAngel9979]

@@mileysong1117Losers.😉

[@rileywilson6144]

Bruh my dad had Fred west in has bed as a child he was meant too fix the boiler or something and just sat and spoke too my dad on his bed and then when my grandma asked him too work he started and when she left he just got up and went idk the authenticity of this story and also my dads now a druggys so idk but he told me this prior years ago and so did his mum on multiple occasions

[@kn5715]

Could listen to this lady and her stories for hours.

[@JamesPatrick-tr9jq]

Me too. Great video

[@emilyandrews-gd9sj]

You should read her book. Such an interesting lady.

[@clairebradley6589]

I adore this woman. Great speaker and so informative but obviously really really cares about people. Fab!!!

[@buttieboy666]

She is fascinating! Could listen to everything she remembers!😂

[@CourtneyPielok]

I could listen to Vanessa talk all day tbh. She's absolutely fascinating and just as adorable.

[@cq9882]

This lady is a realist, but also has a heart. Incredible experience prisons need more people like her as the leader. Should write a book one day. Oh forgot the most important she looks after her team and recognizes and acts when they need it. This is no easy job, no matter if you are governor or officer.

[@jackford762]

This woman can definitely present/tell her stories elsewhere/mainstream media. She told each story very well and kept my attention from start to finish. Kudos to her 👍

[@amandajackson6714]

What a wonderful, wonderful person this is. She is remarkable and she is what society needs today. Thank you

[@simoneduchess3888]

What a woman! The world needs more ladies like this!

[@BrainLikeEggYoke]

" we used to call her auntie rose, not to her her face but she just looked like someones auntie" 😂😂

[@sabinahribarternar7502]

I loved her book, every minute of it. She’s awsome, I’d love to have a tea with her, I could listen to her stories all day. She inspired me to retry to join the prison service in my country.

[@belindahutchinson5333]

Why?

[@FallenAngel9979]

@@belindahutchinson5333Duh

[@Draggonny]

See if you can arrange a tour of a prison some time. I've worked in a prison and I had no problems with it whatsoever but my previous boss did a walk around tour as part of a job application and it set off all kinds of claustrophobia he didn't know he had. I work well with routine and clear rules but not everyone can handle the pretty intense rules either. It can also mess with people's heads how you have to be on the lookout for manipulation all the time. A woman I work with worked in the court service and that was enough to make her a bit paranoid. Meanwhile I live around the corner from a probation office and an approved premises for people on parole. I have to just accept that it is just a part of life that I have criminals living nearby and not let it bother me. Not everyone can just get on with their day once they know what kind of people are just walking around, going about their daily lives.

[@OurWorldAhead]

​@@belindahutchinson5333 Have to say, I asked the same question lol. After hearing her stories I have tremendous respect for what she has had to go through at her job, and for helping keeping things in check in our prison - it's a very vital role, but I am really grateful this is not my job after having heard her talk about

[@jf6853]

Great Content! Vanessa Frake is one tough lady! Hats off to her! Awesome!

[@propertyofranger]

This was such a fascinating interview. I could listen to her stories all day long.

[@DodderingOldMan]

What an absolute legend. Some people just seem perfectly formed to do the job they end up doing. She's one of them.

[@LupineGloom]

I could listen to her speak all day! Someone make a documentary about her job and life , urgently!!

[@Parksey-qb5wv]

Such a great watch. I could watch her speak for hours. Her knowledge, stories and passion. Great interview

[@A1OFFENDER]

I very much liked watching this lady. What a hero and nice character. Thank you LADbible for the content

[@hilarymorrison8211]

I too worked for HMP. Not an easy job but I would like to think I made a difference with the particular type of prisoners we had.

[@caraeuler2927]

I greatly appreciate how educational this was. Thank you

[@WretchedIcon]

What a beautiful soul. If only the entire prison system could exist through her perspective.

[@jamesdaniels6687]

best interview i've listened to in years and years

[@heaton5228]

Fantastic interview

[@LADbible]

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

[@grahambarrett5569]

She’s an amazing woman doing a very difficult job. I admire her.

[@trvtam]

I always enjoy the interviews with this lady. She is a wealth of knowledge!

[@lindalarson5468]

Thank you, Vanessa, for your service. You made a difference. Those of us who are retired relate to your feeling of being lost when our careers end...it takes time to figure out the next chapter. If I may be so bold, I would suggest that you go on the speakers circuit. It is very lucrative, part time and it would help you to continue to inform the public about your life's work and lessons learned which is a very worthy purpose, indeed. Thanks to Ladbible for this interview. One of the best ever.

[@jahmymahemsley8714]

Fantastic video, really enjoyed it 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jamesthorley4442]

I could listen to her talk all day, really nice woman and fascinating stories to tell. I bet she has loads to tell

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Really enjoying the recent content, keep it up!

[@whatchannel3679]

She is great and she knows exactly what is going on and what she is talking about.

[@gennc7293]

Thank you for constantly providing insight and perspective. This is the content that matters for society.

[@lyndagarforth6155]

Thanks for this Fabulous! upload. I loved listening to you Vanessa. Congratulations on getting your MBE. My Best wishes to you for the Future. 🎉

[@martintaylor1758]

This channel just gets better and better.

[@tracysmith5948]

What a lovely person

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

Beyond thought provoking and compelling. Brilliant interview. There but the Grace of God go I. Australia

[@SophieLeigh6]

Fantastic Interview!

[@ajaj6640]

Love her stories! Could listen to her all day!

[@evanwiseman8458]

What a fascinating person. I've no experience in Vanessa Frake's world, but she gave such an interesting, if only scratching the surface, insight into it. I really enjoyed this video and that she clearly cares for her charges, in a tough but fair fashion. Thanks. Looking forward to exploring more of this series. Edit: for feedback, I'd really be interested in hearing more from her.

[@Macmadgram]

Very good interview!

[@lennydicko]

Am reading her book it’s really good 🙌

[@badbassnine]

What's it called? Wanna try and read it myself

[@kellystojek]

wish it was longer could watch her all day

[@Sofisticated.sophie]

We thank you for your work

[@Thewoodyrg]

Great speaker, smashed it as usual ladbible x

[@denisehumphreys677]

I've watched this lady on several KZbin documentaries... she is amazing and really knows the prison system and the inmates inside out. I think she has an OBE or MBE. That's how her service has been recognised ... Great lady

[@karolyngaston9221]

What a legend! Brilliant interview, keep going with this excellent work 🎉

[@Tyro74]

incredible stories!

[@nairemlap533]

God bless you sweetheart… I’ve watched both this and the video where she answered questions. Amazing and very interesting lady

[@claire-christmas-august73]

22 minutes is insufficient. 😉 doesn’t do her justice.! two hours plus i once saw an interview with this gem of a lady. now that was a phenomenal interview.! fascinating is an understatement. 😃😉 * note to self - i must fetch her book. ✌🏻🌏🇦🇺🤘🏻

[@GARYINLEEDS]

Thanks for sharing, shared.

[@beasbadges8827]

Brilliant lady. X

[@tay7366]

Just listened to Vanessa’s audio book . I recommend it if you like the subject of prisons.

[@spencermackay9020]

0:52 'Meeting people, quite structured', savage!

[@turmoil3161]

Burns me when people talk about behaving like an “animal” or treated like an “animal”. If you treat your animal bad, you deserve prison and as far as behaviour goes…..well humans win bad behaviour hands down

[@samworrell5202]

Amazing story. What a woman

[@kennykaniff]

She said something that reminded me of a joke😆 How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? ONE!!! But the light bulb has to want to change 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@catherinepalmer4812]

Haha 😂

[@mangotree7346]

Very interesting woman, I bet she could tell a lot more interesting stories.

[@andrewthomas4897]

l could listen to this all day.she was born to work in the prison service also read her book very interesting.

[@lj9497]

What an episode !!!!

[@HurricaneScully]

Commenting to boost the algorithm! Absolutely loving this conent!!

[@l6outinthestix46]

Looks a tough govenor no pushover all prisons should be visited to see the state there in which prisoners have to live in they never see the bad parts prisoners do rhey would be shut down straight away

[@lisas6787]

I think Vanessa is great, loved listening to her stories and her book

[@KayakDreadgirl]

I love this woman. Born for the life journey she took 💯%

[@CuriousGirl2]

LOVE her. What a great, totally clear eyed individual. Fantastic.

[@matthewsmith2682]

what a champion person!

[@Aleeecccccc]

This was so good she’s brilliant

[@bweb6]

What a strong, wonderful lady. Could listen to her speak for hours.

[@sstritmatter2158]

I like this woman - was good for the job. Smart, effective - and matter of fact nothing ot hide. She would be good to review reforms that work and those that don’t.

[@hj8837]

I hope a HMP PrisonGovernor didn't just refer as Spice as a soft drug because as an active screw 'Yes boo away😅' Spice is no soft drug in thr slightest some of the most horrible things I have seen have been behind prison walls and Spice used to be one of the leading factors.. Good video 👍🏻

[@oreomonster179]

My neighbour takes it and is delusional it’s terrifying the stuff he’s done 😩

[@FallenAngel9979]

This woman is a legend. More balls than me and talks a lot of sense. It’s funny what she said about male prisoners behaving better towards her than the female ones, as the first thing I thought was that I’d rather work with male prisoners. Every job I’ve had, it’s been my fellow women who have been the issue, never the men!

[@williamclark2200]

Thanks!

[@philipreid2542]

Why would you give money to a channel that clearly doesn't need it?

[@ddhh3251]

I was friends with female Salvation Army officer. She worked in the prison with both male and female prisoners. She told me she preferred working with the men, they were polite with her where as the females were rude spoke dirty all the time.

[@raeganzittle4731]

True!

[@kimjodoin868]

I love Vanessa Frake! She's awesome, a great intellect speaking fine commonse sense humanity!

[@jeansmith3367]

Fabulous woman - well done for all your achievements

[@CrackedScopes]

As a former CO with PTSD, from a facility with zero support for staff, this hits. There really is a lot that the public eye doesn't see. With that said, there is a lot you don't even see yourself until it is too late. Once you get out, you never actually "get out", that choice becomes a mindset. Keep Battling. Day by day, we get better.

[@pencilandpaper8438]

She told Myra Hindley two sugars thanks 😂dang. 🖤

[@carolinadecarvalho461]

Hero. Please know you did an incredible job. I am so grateful to have seen your interview. Hope your life outside gives you a break and you can enjoy your family. Make sure to get support if you start noticing your head is giving you sh*t. Wish the best.

[@Oshunsprite]

Very moved by this woman's strength of character and humanity.

[@TomTom-df9ph]

What an amazing lady , I bet she was brilliant at her job. Efficient but fair. And has the kind of strength needed for her job.

[@melissamackessy3372]

What a legend!!

[@trudimccann5218]

Oh I love listening to frakes tales 🎉

[@thomasandrews3381]

A very interesting and wise person. Great video!

[@shirleyrice7093]

Such a gentle man.

[@sharoncheshire3131]

Some people are just “right” for a role. It doesn’t make the job easier, but the just have the right personality/ outlook on life to be perfect for the role. You know she would have supported her team but would have ensure the prisoners were looked after correctly.

[@poihp25]

What a wonderful woman and person. 💕

[@cdelane3335]

Wow she is a great speaker, very descriptive. Very interesting lady.

[@julierichardson3012]

I am a support worker. I like to help others and do what I can and build warm trusting relationships. In my spare time I like to indulge in true crime. And I could not go to work every day in a prison and be nice to women and men who had done unspeakable things to others and killed. Especially to children. There's a lot that don't even warrant the front pages. Too many of them.

[@kaylamoonshoes]

I seriously considered becoming a CO or a prison nurse at one time and I totally agree with working with the men over the women. Women are too much and I'm a woman lol. Love this series so much.

[@karinlovell2834]

I love this lady

[@Freedomrings4433]

I really like her! I like the way she carries herself. Much respect 🫡

[@timothyfreeseha4056]

I love this Gov. It is right to observe that support- education, medical, Social- follow up to help those with vulnerabilities who are inclined to return to the environment which supported the behavior that landed them in prison, find another way.

[@rickwrites2612]

I love how as a pensioner after her lunch at 12 she still does a count out of habit...of ppl on top of the bus. I wish her and wife all the best of retirement!

[@truecynic1270]

One of my sons works in an Ontario jail and tells me that the prison installed netting over the exercise yards ( and any other outside spaces accessible by inmates) to prevent drones dropping "drug" supplies.............................

[@sodapop83]

i think she was interviewed before for other prison docus

[@sargeanthrs]

"The person will lose their job, lose their home, possible lose their family. But they'll have had six weeks to learn how to be a proper criminal" sums up the flaw perfectly

[@Demonmixer]

I love her. She's facinating...

[@PurplePerinaise]

A prison officer is on the same rung as a prisoner as far as the govt are concerned. I feel sorry for those underpaid individuals, full of promise about what they may be able to do.

[@adamturner1563]

I tell my ex the same. To be surrounded by such people and have that drama to take home, it doesn't matter how smart you are or how virtuous your heart may be, something in you is NOT right.

[@charcoal386]

Impressive

[@1993moviefreekonline]

What a woman 👏🏽

[@tammyhayes4564]

I like her so firm trying to make a better world 😊