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The Great Post Office Trial

The extraordinary story of a decade-long battle with the Post Office, fought by their own sub-postmasters. Some call it the widest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.

Radio 4,22 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing The Great Post Office Trial
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
24 May 2020,3 mins
1. The Imaginary Heist
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
25 May 2020,16 mins
2. The Bloodiest Mind in Wales
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
26 May 2020,16 mins
3. I Love My Post Office
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
27 May 2020,16 mins
4. Navigating the Matrix
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
28 May 2020,15 mins
Parts 1-5
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
29 May 2020,57 mins
5. Follow the Money
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
29 May 2020,15 mins
6. War of Attrition
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
01 Jun 2020,19 mins
7. A Call for Help
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
02 Jun 2020,16 mins
8. The Big Green Button
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
03 Jun 2020,15 mins
9. Extremely Aggressive Litigation
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
04 Jun 2020,14 mins
Parts 6-10
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
05 Jun 2020,57 mins
10. What the Hell Had Happened?
The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
05 Jun 2020,15 mins
11. The Reckoning
Nick Wallis provides an update on the Post Office scandal, with startling new details.
31 May 2021,28 mins
12. Nowhere Near Over
Nick Wallis continues his investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
27 Jun 2023,28 mins,
Bonus Episode: The Full Nick Read Interview
The Post Office CEO addresses allegations about bonuses, racism and compensation.
14 Jul 2023,30 mins
13. Inside the Machine
New documents reveal chaos as Horizon is built and commissioned.
13 Nov 2023,14 mins
14. The Prosecution Spree
Horizon is rolled out - and prosecutions on its data begin in earnest.
14 Nov 2023,14 mins
15. Breaking Lee Castleton
A postmaster fights back, and pays the price.
15 Nov 2023,14 mins
16. Closed Ranks
Facing pressure, the Post Office finds ways to defend itself.
16 Nov 2023,14 mins
17. Facing the Music
Flawed prosecutions are exposed, and an active cover up begins.
17 Nov 2023,14 mins
18. Now What?
Nick Wallis continues his investigation of the Post Office scandal.
11 Feb 2025,42 mins