What is Mr Bates vs The Post Office about?

'Mr. Bates vs The Post Office' is a four-part British dramatic television series that paints the harrowing picture of the Post Office scandal, one of the UK's most substantial miscarriages of justice. This ITV production uncovers the story of several sub-postmasters who faced wrongful accusations, and the devastating personal and professional repercussions they endured due to a flawed IT system implemented by the Post Office. The system erroneously indicated financial discrepancies, resulting in false charges of theft, fraud, and false accounting against the sub-postmasters. The series is anchored around Alan Bates, a former sub-postmaster who spearheads the legal challenge against the Post Office, culminating in a historic court case that highlights the quest for justice and the systemic failure that impacted numerous lives. With its compelling narrative, the series delves into the complexities of the legal battle, the collective struggle of the accused, and the eventual unravelling of the truth behind the scandal.

The first episode of Mr Bates vs The Post Office aired on January 01, 2024 and the most recent episode to air was on January 04, 2024.