Commencing in the late '90s, the British government prosecuted literally hundreds of postmasters across the country, accusing them of theft and fraud over uncovered shortfalls. By the late oughts, postmaster Alan Bates (Toby Jones) spearheaded a counterattack in the courts, placing the blame on glitchy accounting software-and bringing one of the country's great modern-era social scandals to light. Compelling miniseries co-stars Monica Dolan, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Alex Jennings, Ian Hart. 3 1/2 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
"Masterpiece: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office" is a gripping drama available on DVD, produced by PBS. This miniseries tells the shocking true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters were wrongly accused and prosecuted due to faulty accounting software. The series follows Alan Bates (played by Toby Jones), who leads a courageous fight for justice against overwhelming odds. Directed by James Strong, known for his work on "Broadchurch," this production features an outstanding cast including Monica Dolan ("Appropriate Adult"), Julie Hesmondhalgh ("Coronation Street"), and Ian Hart ("Harry Potter"). PBS, renowned for its high-quality educational and dramatic programming such as "Downton Abbey" and "Sherlock," brings another powerful real-life story to audiences with exceptional storytelling and production values.
Actors:
Ian Hart, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Monica Dolan, Shaun Dooley, Toby Jones