Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Real Story

When subpostmasters across the nation began noticing significant discrepancies in their financial records, the Post Office accused them of embezzlement and took legal action against them. Hundreds faced criminal charges, with many ending up in prison. This led to the destruction of lives, marriages, and reputations. However, these discrepancies were actually caused by flaws in the Post Office’s own IT system, Horizon, which the organization consistently denied. For more than two decades, former subpostmaster Alan Bates has relentlessly pursued justice for all the subpostmasters who were wronged by the institution they once trusted. This film tells his story.