

Mr Bates vs The Post Office - the real story behind the drama with Patrick Spence
Jan 20, 2025
In this conversation, Patrick Spence, the producer behind the groundbreaking drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office,' shares the harrowing details of the largest miscarriage of justice in British history. He reveals how the show was created to spotlight the wrongful prosecutions caused by a flawed IT system. Spence discusses the significant cover-up by the Post Office, the emotional toll on affected individuals, and the lack of compensation they still face. He also touches on the global influence of the story and its impact on raising public awareness.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Human Cost of Faulty Systems
04:08 • 15min
Healing from Injustice: The Community Response
19:19 • 2min
Justice Delayed: The Post Office Scandal
20:50 • 6min
Corporate Accountability in Crisis
26:26 • 5min
Exploring the Global Echo of Corporate Scandals
31:32 • 3min