Post Office: Wrongfully Imprisoned Postmaster Commends TV Drama

Former sub-postmaster Noel Thomas, unfairly imprisoned in the Horizon Post Office scandal, commended a new TV drama for raising public awareness. The show, "Mr. Bates vs The Post Office" on ITV, featuring actor Toby Jones, shines a light on affected lives. At 77, Thomas, whose false accounting conviction was overturned in 2021, hopes the series will amplify victims' voices.

04 January 2024 · 04:25 UTC

Apologizing for its past wrongdoing, the Post Office acknowledges the harm caused by the faulty Horizon IT system. The UK's vast miscarriage of justice, involving over 700 wrongful convictions, is currently under an ongoing independent inquiry.

Ifan Huw Dafydd, who portrays Thomas, admires his resilience despite losses including his business and political career. Thomas has received some compensation, with more expected. The Post Office urges any remaining affected parties to seek redress.