"Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Scandal That Shook Britain Unveiled in ITV Drama"
Lee and Lisa Castleton's dream of a peaceful life owning a post office turned into a nightmare when they were falsely accused of fraud due to a defective IT system called Horizon. They were among nearly 800 subpostmasters wrongfully prosecuted by the Post Office, a scandal now dramatized in an ITV series. The Castletons faced severe financial and personal hardships, including bankruptcy and community ostracism. Despite a group litigation settlement, the couple's life remains deeply affected by the ordeal, which is still a significant part of their daily lives. The public inquiry into the scandal has revealed the Post Office's knowledge of the IT issues and their attempts to cover them up.