In the late 90s, the UK Post Office rolls out a new computer accounting system they know is full of glitches. Then, it spends two decades covering up its mistake. When small, mom-and-pop shop owners report errors, the Post Office blames them and forces them to cover any losses… or face prosecution, or jail. But a relentless, rag-tag team of owners and journalists team up to fight the powers that be, and inspire a TV producer to expose the greatest government scam in UK history.
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- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedJuly 22, 2024 at 7:01 AM UTC
- Length43 min
- Episode115
- RatingExplicit