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Episode 1

Based on the real-life British Post Office scandal, Mr Bates vs The Post Office has set off a firestorm of public outrage forcing the Prime Minister to act.

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Episode 1

Mr Bates vs The Post Office Episode 1 | 48m 4s | CC

Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters, who have no way to prove their innocence.

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