6: The Post Office Scandal

It's described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history - more than 700 post office branch managers were given criminal convictions when faulty accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their sites.

Tom Hedges was one of those who faced a prison sentence.

Kylie speaks to Tom about how his once quiet life turned into a nightmare - and how hundreds of post office workers fought to clear their names.

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Presenter/Researcher: Kylie Pentelow

Producer: Lucy McDaid

Editor: Kris McConnachie

Executive Producer: Claire McGourlay

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