Mr Bates vs The Post Office Finale, April 28, 2024, PBS

Mr Bates vs The Post Office, the gripping miniseries based on shocking real events, concludes with its fourth and final episode on PBS on Sunday April 28. This powerful drama recounts a historic miscarriage of justice, exposing the devastating impact of false accusations on the lives of ordinary people.

In the finale, Alan Bates and his colleagues take on the daunting task of battling the Post Office in court.

The miniseries uncovers the shocking truth behind mysterious financial losses within the Post Office, which led to the wrongful prosecution and harassment of village Subpostmasters. Hundreds of innocent lives were turned upside down as they faced accusations of theft, fraud, and false accounting due to a defective IT system.

The stellar ensemble cast includes Toby Jones as Alan Bates, alongside Julie Hesmondhalgh, Alex Jennings, Ian Hart, Lia Williams, Will Mellor, Clare Calbraith, Shaun Dooley, Lesley Nicol, and Katherine Kelly.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office has also sparked real-world change. Within a week of its UK premiere in January 2024, over a million people signed a petition demanding justice, and the British government announced a new law to address this injustice.

Don’t miss the conclusion of this powerful and impactful miniseries, airing on PBS at 9.00 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024.