How to Watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Have you heard about the all-new series Mr Bates vs The Post Office as seen on MASTERPIECE on PBS? Here are details on all the ways you can watch and stream the series. Plus, learn about the true story behind the drama, the cast, and more.
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What Mr Bates vs The Post Office is About
Based on shocking real events, Mr Bates vs The Post Office is a David vs Goliath story dramatizing a historic miscarriage of justice. When money seemingly disappeared from its local branches, the British Post Office wrongly blamed its own managers for the apparent loss. Hundreds were harassed, accused of theft and fraud, even sent to prison—leaving lives, marriages, and reputations in ruins. But the issue was actually caused by errors in the Post Office’s own computer system; something it denied for years.
The miniseries made waves when it aired in the UK. Within a week after it premiered in January 2024, more than a million people signed a petition demanding justice for the accused.
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The Cast of Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Aside from British Academy of Film and Television Arts award-winning Toby Jones (Empire of Light, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Sherlock), the stellar ensemble cast includes: Julie Hesmondhalgh (The Pact, The Trouble With Maggie Cole), Alex Jennings (The Crown, Victoria, Unforgotten), Ian Hart (The Responder), Lia Williams (The Crown, The Capture), Will Mellor (Coronation Street, No Offence), Clare Calbraith (Grace, Home Fires, Unforgotten, Baptiste), Shaun Dooley (Gentleman Jack, It’s A Sin, Grantchester), Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey, Beecham House), and Katherine Kelly (Bloods, Gentleman Jack), among others.
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Watch and Stream Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Stream all four episodes of Mr Bates vs The Post Office when you watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit. You can also find full episodes on the PBS App. [PBS Passport viewing of Mr Bates vs The Post Office is available in the U.S. and Canada only.]
Other ways to stream Mr Bates vs The Post Office include the PBS MASTERPIECE Video Channel (available to Amazon Prime members for an additional monthly fee) and on Apple/iTunes.
You can also order the DVD/Blu-ray on ShopPBS, where every purchase you make supports public broadcasting.
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Mr Bates vs The Post Office Episodes
Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters, who have no way to prove their innocence.
Alan Bates and the Subpostmasters begin fighting to uncover their truth with new partners in Parliament, but first they must convince an independent investigator of their honesty.
Alan Bates allies with the Post Office hoping Subpostmasters will get justice at last, but can he trust the people who have let them down so badly?
Alan Bates and his colleagues finally embark on the epic challenge of battling the Post Office in court.
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More on Mr Bates vs The Post Office
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Explore more behind-the-scenes extras from Mr Bates vs The Post Office including special features to offer you more context and details about what you see in the show, videos featuring the cast and crew, and episodes of the MASTERPIECE Studio podcast to take you deeper into the world of Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
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After Mr Bates vs The Post Office...
After you finish watching Mr Bates vs The Post Office Episode 4 (the finale) check out the special documentary The Real Story of Mr Bates vs The Post Office for a deeper dive behind the story and the real-life players involved in the scandal.
