How to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office from the US, Australia, and anywhere in the world

How to stream Mr Bates vs The Post Office - the show that's caused a huge outcry from the British public - from anywhere in the world

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Mr Bates vs The Post Office gripped audiences earlier this year, as it recounted one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent history. As it continues to impact those at the heart of the scandal, here is how you can watch this award-winning drama…from anywhere in the world.

Originally airing on ITV, the dramatisation centred around a real-life scandal involving The Post Office and its mistreatment of subpostmasters. As the series delved into how an IT system led to the prosecution of multiple innocent workers, Mr Bates vs The Post Office has had a lasting impact since its release.

After a massive public outcry, plans to compensate victims and mass exonerations for those affected were drawn up by the UK Government. Paula Vennells, the former CEO of the Post Office, also handed back her CBE in the months that followed.

The mini-series went on to win multiple awards at the National Television Awards, with real-life subpostmistress and victim Jo Hamilton making an impassioned speech at the ceremony. Sadly, many are still awaiting justice though.

With the series now more relevant than ever, here's how to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office from anywhere in the world...

How to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office from the UK

All four episodes of Mr Bates vs The Post Office are available to stream on ITVX online right now. To stream the gripping drama, you simply need to sign up to ITVX and search for the series - yes, it really is that simple.

You can even watch it ad-free when you purchase an ITVX subscription, or simply stream for free with adverts.

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How to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office from Australia

If you are in Australia, you can watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office on the 7Plus website. Just like ITVX, it is completely free to sign up and takes just a matter of clicks.

For those that are just visiting though, you can still watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office on ITVX using a VPN.

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a popular way to access TV shows only available in other countries. VPNs are an easy-to-use piece of software that lets you change your device's IP address so it looks like you’re in the UK. This means you can use any UK streaming service such as ITVX as if you're in the country.

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How to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office from the US

US viewers can stream Mr Bates vs The Post Office for free on the PBS app. Alternatively, you can still watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office on ITVX - just by using a VPN service.

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a popular way to access TV shows only available in other countries. VPNs are an easy-to-use piece of software that lets you change your device's IP address so it looks like you’re in the UK. This means you can use any UK streaming service such as ITVX as if you're in the country.

If you're already confused, don't panic. Our sister site, TechRadar, has put every major VPN service to the test to save you the hassle of sifting through the web yourself - NordVPN.

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How to watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office from anywhere in the world

For those that are travelling, you can watch Mr Bates vs The Post Office on ITVX by using a VPN. This is a handy bit of software that changes your IP address so that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home in the UK.

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a popular way to access TV shows only available in other countries. VPNs are an easy-to-use piece of software that lets you change your device's IP address so it looks like you’re in the UK. This means you can use any UK streaming service such as ITVX as if you're in the country.

If you're already confused, don't panic. Our sister site, TechRadar, has put every major VPN service to the test to save you the hassle of sifting through the web yourself - NordVPN.

NordVPN service | Get 73% off and 3 extra months 

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Offering a 30-day money-back guarantee, try out NordVPN, and stream from any device, including your mobile or tablet, laptop, TV, or gaming console. Also boasting some top-of-the-class security, it's a no-brainer. Run into any problems? NordVPN has an excellent customer support team on hand 24/7.

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