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Based on the real-life British Post Office scandal, Mr Bates vs The Post Office has set off a firestorm of public outrage forcing the Prime Minister to act.

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Mr Bates stands looking serious in front of a fence

'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' Recap: Episode 4

Alan and the subpostmasters finally have their days in court, but even after those battles, Alan will never stop fighting. 

Angela, Paula, and Bob sit behind a table in front of a crowd at a hearing

'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' Recap: Episode 3

Alan opens a process with the Post Office to try to remediate their cases, but not everyone is sure the Post Office can be trusted…

Sam and Jas sit amongst other people and look upset

'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' Recap: Episode 2

The Post Office and its Horizon computer system have caused not just financial and reputational damage to former employees but…

Jo Hamilton looks worried on the phone in a dark room

'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' Recap: Episode 1

A computer system causes issues at post offices across the UK, but the post office refuses to acknowledge them and instead blames…