The Post Office attempted to cover up evidence of postmasters' innocence by smearing them, but ultimately failed. The BBC uncovered this deception, revealing that the Post Office had lied and threatened in an effort to suppress a whistleblower from the Horizon scandal.
Susan Knight, a victim of the Post Office scandal, credits campaigner Alan Bates for believing in the truth and clearing the names of hundreds wrongly accused. Bates' dedication was indispensable to Knight's quest for justice.
Noel Thomas, 77, from Anglesey, praises a TV drama for bringing attention to the Post Office scandal, which he describes as "hell for a lot of people".
Victims of the Post Office scandal describe the upcoming TV drama as a source of hope, referring to it as a dream come true. The mini-series is anticipated to shed light on their experience, providing the much-needed attention and validation for their ordeal.
The ITV drama "Mr Bates vs The Post Office" is receiving praise from critics. Starring Toby Jones, the show portrays the real-life campaign to uncover the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.