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Mr Bates vs The Post Office on ITV in the UK is an excellent drama about a national scandal that has been going on for 20 years. The Horizon computer system introduced into post offices throughout the country in the early 2000s caused errors that made it look like postmasters were stealing. Many had to pay large amounts of money to the Post Office for these “loses”, some were put in jail, most were fired.
The Post Office is the heart of many communities here. They way the postmasters were treated by the Post Office officials is a scandel. They are still working out compensation and overturning these cases still. This show has forced the government to deal with it faster.
Plus, it is a very moving drama and a good look at British life.
www.bbc.com
The Post Office is the heart of many communities here. They way the postmasters were treated by the Post Office officials is a scandel. They are still working out compensation and overturning these cases still. This show has forced the government to deal with it faster.
Plus, it is a very moving drama and a good look at British life.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office: How a TV drama shook up Britain – in just a week
Since a four-part drama aired last week, over a million people have signed a petition and the British government have announced a new law. How did a single TV show have this effect?
www.bbc.com
