“We only made the drama because of Nick Wallis…he is key in bringing this story to light.’ – Patrick Spence, Executive Producer ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’
Renowned journalist and broadcaster, Nick Wallis, is set to bring the shocking details of the Post Office scandal to the forefront in a special event at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, on May 13th, 2024, at 7:30 pm.
Nick Wallis, acclaimed for his work on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Great Post Office Trial,’ TalkTV, Private Eye’s ‘Justice Lost in the Post,’ and various documentaries including BBC1’s Panorama, is the authoritative voice behind the investigation into one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in UK legal history.
The event will delve into Nick’s experiences covering the scandal, from meeting with Subpostmasters to collating evidence and testimonies from top-secret sources within Fujitsu and The Post Office. Drawing on fourteen years of dedicated coverage, Nick Wallis authored the best-selling book ‘The Great Post Office Scandal,’ which forms the basis of this unique in-depth event.
The scandal revolves around innocent people fighting to clear their names against institutional arrogance and obfuscation. In April 2021, the Court of Appeal quashed the convictions of 39 former Subpostmasters, ruling their prosecutions an affront to the public conscience. The scandal involves 700 people prosecuted by the Post Office between 2000 and 2013, based on flawed IT evidence from the Horizon accounting system.
Nick Wallis’s relentless pursuit of the truth since 2010 has been instrumental in bringing this widespread miscarriage of justice into the public eye. His investigative work includes three Panoramas, a Radio 4 series, and court reporting for the Post Office Trial website.
The Post Office Scandal Unveiled:
Nick Wallis will guide the audience through the shambolic commissioning of the disastrous Post Office Horizon IT system. The event will explore punitive methods employed by the Post Office, bypassing the police and the Crown Prosecution Service, leading to the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK legal history. Nick will narrow in on the subsequent cover-up and the staggering legal battles fought and won by campaigning Subpostmasters against all odds.
Latest Developments and Special Guests:
With the ongoing public inquiry revealing more horrors and the government fast-tracking new laws for compensation, Nick will explain the very latest developments and their significance. The audience can expect a riveting session featuring a Q&A with Nick, providing an opportunity to explore specific areas in more detail.
Special guests affected by the scandal, including Nicki Arch, will join Nick on stage to answer questions and provide first-hand testimony. Nick Wallis’s event promises an emotionally charged and informative journey, unveiling shocking details surrounding this gripping and outrageous scandal.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness an extraordinary account of a scandal that shook the foundations of justice in the UK. Join Nick Wallis at the Wyvern Theatre for a night of revelation, reflection, and resilience.
The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon Monday 13th May 2024 – 7.30pm – Buy tickets online here
