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• 2024

• Drama
• Documentary

• 12

Summary

Fact-based drama about one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, when hundreds of innocent subpostmasters and subpostmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system. Toby Jones stars, with Monica Dolan, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Alex Jennings, Ian Hart, Lia Williams, Will Mellor, Clare Calbraith, Shaun Dooley, Amit Shah, Lesley Nicol, Adam James and Katherine Kelly

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rolenameAlan BatesToby JonesJo HamiltonMonica DolanSuzanne SercombeJulie HesmondhalghLee CastletonWill MellorLisa CastletonAmy NuttallMin HowardSusan Brown

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Season 1

News & features about Mr Bates vs the Post Office

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office legend confirmed to be joining award-winning BBC comedy
  
  Monica Dolan is joining the cast of Smoggie Queens for season 2.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office legend on why the theme of forgiveness is so important in her work – especially "actor dependent" new play
  
  Monica Dolan is bringing to life a tragic new play.

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  David Tennant's The Hack 'is this year's Mr Bates vs The Post Office', says ITV boss
  
  Toby Jones also stars in the upcoming factual drama.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office honoured with Sky Arts Award for Television
  
  The hugely impactful drama has scooped another prize.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office honoured with Impact Award at NTAs 2024
  
  Toby Jones, Monica Dolan and other cast members will be joined on stage to collect the award by the real-life subpostmasters.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Impact documentary to continue story
  
  The biggest TV story of the year is getting another chapter.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office cast: Meet the characters
  
  The ITV drama tackles a staggering real-life scandal.

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  Toxic Town writer hopes series has same impact as Mr Bates vs The Post Office
  
  "It was amazing seeing how far it reached and that's the dream."

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  Where was Mr Bates vs The Post Office filmed?
  
  The drama features scenes taking place all across the UK.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office follow-up documentary air date confirmed
  
  Alan Bates and fellow affected subpostmasters are set to open up about their experience in upcoming ITV documentary.

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  Torchwood and Mr Bates vs The Post Office stars in first look at The Crow Girl thriller
  
  The upcoming Paramount Plus thriller is billed as a "nail-biting, twisted and contemporary psychological thriller".

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office's Katherine Kelly leads Channel 4 thriller In Flight
  
  The series also features Heartstopper breakout star Corinna Brown.

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  ITV announces Elizabeth I drama Majesty from Mr Bates vs The Post Office director
  
  The series is a new retelling of Tudor history.

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  What happened to Alan Bates from Mr Bates vs The Post Office?
  
  The ITV drama's lead character is played by Toby Jones.

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  Ghosts, Mr Bates vs The Post Office triumph at the Radio Times Screen Test Awards 2024
  
  Clarkson's Farm and The Bear also picked up wins.

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  What happened to James Arbuthnot from Mr Bates vs The Post Office?
  
  The Conservative Lord and former MP is dramatised and plays a major role in the new ITV drama.

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  What happened to Paula Vennells from Mr Bates vs The Post Office?
  
  Paula Vennells is one of the central figures depicted in new ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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  What happened to Jo Hamilton from Mr Bates vs The Post Office?
  
  Hamilton was one of the many subpostmistresses who was wrongly accused of theft.

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  Will Mellor says reaction to Mr Bates vs The Post Office is "unprecedented"
  
  The actor played Lee Castleton in the hugely successful ITV drama.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office illustrates the power of linear television
  
  Just when we thought the future was set and the streamers had won, an ITV drama has done the unimaginable.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office true story: The scandal behind ITV's drama
  
  Toby Jones plays a tireless activist who sought justice for hundreds of wronged individuals.

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  Mr Bates vs The Post Office won't get sequel: "There's a documentary to be made"
  
  "I think the role of drama in this is done."

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  Idris Elba's Hijack adds Mr Bates vs The Post Office star for season 2
  
  Three new cast members have been announced.

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  'Mr Bates vs The Post Office didn't change the law – the people of Britain did'
  
  "That wasn't us, that was Great Britain, that was the United Kingdom. That was the best of all of us."

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