The Governor - Vanessa Frake

Having worked for 16 years in a high-security women’s prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake thought she’d seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs.Thrust into a ‘man’s world’, her no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude saw her swiftly rise through the ranks. From dealing with celebrity criminals and busting drug rings, to recruiting informers and being subject to violent attacks, she reveals all about life behind bars in unflinching detail in her memoir which is out now.You can get her book here https://www.amazon.com.au/Governor-Inside-Britains-Notorious-Jails/dp/0008390053 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In 'One Minute Remaining' I speak with inmates serving lengthy prison sentences for a range of different crimes. From arson to robbery, attempted murder and even murder itself and everything in between.I'm not here to try and prove them innocent or guilty, what I am here to do is allow them the chance to tell their stories. We'll look at the case's against them and allow them to tell us their accounts of the events that lead up to their incarceration.Join the OMR Family and help support the show in a way that suits you, plus get bonus content, all the links are here HOTLINE:03 5294 0569Got a Question about a case? comment or just thoughts you'd like to share. Call the OMR hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.