Viewers Emotional Over ITV Drama Exposing Post Office Scandal

British History's Greatest Miscarriage of Justice

Viewers of the new ITV drama, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, were left in tears as they witnessed the shocking truth behind one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history. The series delves into the Post Office scandal, where hundreds of subpostmasters were wrongly accused of theft, false accounting, and fraud. However, it was later revealed that the Post Office's own computer system was to blame for the accounting discrepancies.

Victims' Struggles for Justice

The drama follows the story of former subpostmaster Alan Bates, played by Toby Jones, who himself suffered financial shortfalls and decided to take a stand against the injustice. Alan brought together other victims to fight for justice and expose the truth behind the Post Office's wrongful accusations. The emotional scenes depicted in the show resonated with viewers, who took to social media to express their own distress.

Heartbreaking Reactions

Viewers shared their emotional reactions to the drama, with many expressing their difficulty in watching the series. One person tweeted, "Watching the second episode of #MrBatesvsThePostOffice and I could cry. It is so awful." Another viewer commented, "I felt so many painful emotions just watching the programme, it's hard to even begin to imagine the suffering the victims endured." The intense nature of the story left some viewers feeling sick to their stomachs, as one tweeted, "Less than 20 mins in and not sure I can watch this. Sick to my stomach #PostOfficeScandal."

A Powerful Ensemble Cast

The cast of Mr Bates vs the Post Office includes talented actors such as Toby Jones, Monica Dolan, Julie Hesmondhalgh, and Katherine Kelly. Toby Jones, who portrays Alan Bates, spoke about his role in the series, stating, "I think what you have in essence here is a Greek drama, where you have a community coming together. There's that fundamental belief in democracy, so Alan proposed that they get in a circle, share what they knew and see if they could come up with a solution. It's really interesting playing someone who is driven by right, but it's hard to play a good man, being the kind of man I am!"