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Hundreds were affected by UK Post Office scandal, but it took a TV drama to expose it

By Andrew Anthony
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21 Jan, 2024 11:00 PM4 mins to read

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TV exposé: Toby Jones plays Mr Bates in a TV drama that has finally drawn public attention to corporate and institutional crime on a huge level. Photo / Getty Images
TV exposé: Toby Jones plays Mr Bates in a TV drama that has finally drawn public attention to corporate and institutional crime on a huge level. Photo / Getty Images

TV exposé: Toby Jones plays Mr Bates in a TV drama that has finally drawn public attention to corporate and institutional crime on a huge level. Photo / Getty Images

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