The Post Office introduced Horizon, a new IT system, in the early 2000s, aiming to simplify life for Subpostmasters. However, hidden flaws led to unexplained losses in their accounts, prompting accusations of theft and even jail sentences. Years later, justice is finally being served, with convictions quashed for Subpostmasters, while compensation remains pending.
Mr Bates vs the Post Office: The Real Story
The movie brings to life the devastating consequences of the scandal on the Subpostmasters, combining intimate stories, dramatic scenes, and archival footage to recreate the events in vivid detail.
