About this episode

Frank welcomes Patrice Lawrence as the new Children's Laureate, discussing her plans and the emotional impact of the transition.

"The Old Order Changeth And Maketh Way For New" - but not without a fight. As Frank gives in to the inevitable, with the encouragement of some restraining techniques, he welcomes the magnificent Patrice Lawrence to his old job as Children's Laureate. In a coup for Nadia and Frank (and boy did they need one), Patrice has swum straight from her inauguration ceremony to the island. There, she tells them about her plans for her tenure - with vulnerable children as her top priority. It's an emotional day for certain - all a bit much for all concerned, particularly Nadia, who is heard inadvertently saying something nice about Frank. You heard it here first, dear listener.

People in this episode

Hosts: Frank Cottrell Boyce, Nadia Shireen

Guest: Patrice Lawrence

Topics covered

• Children's Laureate
• vulnerable children
• inauguration
• emotional moments
• literature

Keywords

• Children's Laureate
• Patrice Lawrence
• Frank Cottrell Boyce
• Nadia Shireen
• vulnerable children
• inauguration
• emotional day

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