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The forgotten postmaster ‘hounded to death’ by investigators

33 min26 november 2025

Of the thirteen sub-postmasters thought to have taken their own lives because of the Post Office scandal, only two have been named publicly. Michael Mann was one of them. Our reporter has spoken to his family, former partner and ex-colleagues to tell his story for the first time. 


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Guest: Hugo Daniel, news reporter, the Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Edward Drummond and Shabnam Grewal.

Read more: The forgotten postmaster ‘hounded to death’ by investigators 

Further listening: The Post Office scandal: How a TV drama delivered justice

Clips: ITV, Channel 4 News, ITV News, Horizon Inquiry. 

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