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2026-03-11 21:06 UTC

@deech @rradczewski There's a miniseries with some big name UK actors in it that was quite engrossing. Toby Jones as Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Bates_vs_The_Post_Office

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@ronnylam@mastodon.social 2026-03-12 14:32

@tezoatlipoca @deech @rradczewski recommended!

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@IvoBathke@mastodon.green 2026-03-16 08:38

@tezoatlipoca @deech @rradczewski Yep, on the continent this was streamed on ARTE last year. I enjoy most of UK style series, as a Software Developer this one in particular.

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@oclsc@mstdn.ca 2026-03-16 15:19

@tezoatlipoca @deech @rradczewski Yes! Had the DVDs out of the library here in Canada a couple of years ago. As decades-experimenced computer programmers and sysadmins, my wife and I found the story entirely believable.

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@IanAMartin@mstdn.ca 2026-03-11 23:25

@tezoatlipoca @deech @rradczewski This ran on PBS’ “Masterpiece Theatre” programme and is still available to stream on the PBS Passport app. Also available is the companion documentary speaking to the real people involved in the event. Both are highly recommended. What’s most interesting is the willful coverup by those in charge who knew of the cost to people’s lives and the lack of benefit to the Post Office other than avoiding damage to their reputation. Disgraceful.

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