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Post Office: Who鈥檚 to Blame?

It鈥檚 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鈥檚 really to blame?

It鈥檚 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鈥檚 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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Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Andrew Verity
Producer Hannah O'Grady
Executive Producer Andrew Head
Editor Karen Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 Jan 2026 20:00
  • Tue 27 Jan 2026 00:25
  • Last Saturday 00:55

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