US EditionBAFTA TV Awards viewers furious as they claim hit BBC show was 'robbed'
- The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, celebrating the best television achievements from 2024, were held on Sunday, May 11, at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
- The awards recognized Mr Bates vs The Post Office, a four-part ITV drama about wrongful convictions of subpostmasters caused by faulty Horizon software.
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office won Best Limited Drama, and ITV received a Special Award in recognition of its role in producing the series that raised widespread public awareness of the scandal.
- Kevin Lygo, ITV Studios' managing director, urged TV corporations to hold power accountable and expedite compensation for subpostmasters, while creators stressed ongoing public awareness.
- Despite the BAFTA success, many subpostmasters remain unpaid, highlighting the continuing impact and the need for justice related to this major miscarriage of justice.
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