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In January 2024, the drama series Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the story of the faulty Horizon computer and the subpostmasters wrongfully accused of theft to a national audience. In this follow-up documentary, the former subpostmasters and subpostmistresses involved talk about the impact of the drama, while more come forward to tell their heart-breaking stories. Narrated by Toby Jones

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Jane Rackham

On 1 January 2024 a TV drama was released that had an unprecedented effect on its audience, the 900 or more subpostmasters and mistresses wrongly prosecuted for theft and the thousands who were blamed for shortfalls caused by the faulty Horizon computer system.

This heart-breaking documentary, first shown in September, reveals the devastating effects on the innocent victims whose lives were shattered by shame, bankruptcy, prison sentences and mental health issues.

Meanwhile, the Post Office still use the Horizon system and victims ares till fighting for financial redress.

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rolenameNarratorToby JonesExecutive producerBen GaleExecutive producerNatasha BondyEditorDanny McGuireDirectorClare Richards

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News & features about Mr Bates vs the Post Office: The Impact

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Impact documentary to continue story
  
  The biggest TV story of the year is getting another chapter.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office follow-up documentary air date confirmed
  
  Alan Bates and fellow affected subpostmasters are set to open up about their experience in upcoming ITV documentary.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office honoured with Sky Arts Award for Television
  
  The hugely impactful drama has scooped another prize.

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  Mr Bates star Will Mellor meets real-life victims in Surviving the Post Office
  
  Mellor will meet the real-life Lee Castleton, who he played in Mr Bates vs the Post Office, in a new BBC documentary and podcast series.

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  Jo Hamilton issues new call for support in powerful Mr Bates NTAs speech
  
  Hamilton spoke while collecting the Impact Award for ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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  Jo Hamilton on fighting for justice after the Post Office scandal: ‘I’m not scared of anything or anyone’
  
  "When all the original 555 people we represented have been paid, I'll feel I've done my job and can stop and will shut up and go away."

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