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The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

This documentary tells the true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. When money started to seemingly disappear from its local branches, the government owned Post Office wrongly blamed their own managers for its apparent loss. Hundreds were accused of theft and fraud, and many were even sent to prison - leaving lives, marriages, and reputations in ruins.

The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

48m 10s

This documentary tells the true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. When money started to seemingly disappear from its local branches, the government owned Post Office wrongly blamed their own managers for its apparent loss. Hundreds were accused of theft and fraud, and many were even sent to prison - leaving lives, marriages, and reputations in ruins.

Episodes

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    The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

    S2024 E1 - 48m 10s

    This documentary tells the true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. When money started to seemingly disappear from its local branches, the government owned Post Office wrongly blamed their own managers for its apparent loss. Hundreds were accused of theft and fraud, and many were even sent to prison - leaving lives, marriages, and reputations in ruins.

Extras + Features

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    Preview

    29s

    Learn more about the real story behind the series and hear from the victims of the shocking miscarriage of justice.

Schedule

  • The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office: TVSS: Iconic

    The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

    Thursday
    Nov 28

    1 Hour

    Hundreds of subpostmasters are blamed for theft and fraud only to find out years later the fault lay with the Post Office's own computer system.
  • The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office: TVSS: Iconic

    The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office

    Thursday
    Nov 28

    1 Hour

    Hundreds of subpostmasters are blamed for theft and fraud only to find out years later the fault lay with the Post Office's own computer system.

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