The Real People

Season 2024

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

About the Episode

Hear from Alan Bates and more about the real people affected by the UK Post Office scandal and their long journey to justice.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 21s

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Episode 4, Season 2024

Alan and his friends finally get the chance to battle the Post Office in court.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

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Episode 3, Season 2024

Alan allies with the Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

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Extras

Episode 4 Scene

Alan gives a rousing, hopeful speech to all the Subpostmasters.

1:20
Episode 4 Preview

Alan and his friends finally get the chance to battle the Post Office in court.

0:28
Episode 3 Scene

Pam Stubbs arrives at a mediation hearing prepared with evidence of her innocence.

1:50
Episode 3 Preview

Alan allies with the Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last.

0:28
Episode 2 Scene

Jo and her mother receive a visit from their MP, James Arbuthnot.

1:31
Episode 2 Preview

The Subpostmasters begin their fight for justice with new allies in Parliament.

0:28
Episode 1 Scene

Officials come to Alan Bates' post office to shut the branch down.

2:21
An Inside Look

Learn more about the shocking, true scandal brought to life on-screen in this new series.

1:59
Preview

Based on the real-life British Post Office scandal, the miniseries set off public outrage.

1:00