Post Office: Who’s to Blame?
It’s been called the worst miscarriage of justice in British history. Hundreds of postmasters were wrongly prosecuted after money vanished from the Horizon computer system. But who’s really to blame?
It’s been called the worst miscarriage of justice in British history. Hundreds of postmasters were wrongly prosecuted after money disappeared from the Horizon computer system. But who’s really to blame for the Post Office scandal?
With the public inquiry due to deliver its final report later in 2026, the Metropolitan Police says it is looking at more than 50 'persons of interest'. They include managers, investigators and lawyers. Reporter Andy Verity investigates some of those responsible for decisions that saw innocent postmasters jailed, lives destroyed and reputations ruined.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Andrew Verity |
| Producer | Hannah O'Grady |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Head |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
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- Mon 26 Jan 2026 20:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Tue 27 Jan 2026 00:25Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 31 Jan 2026 00:55
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