Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl talk about the biggest news story of the year - the British post office scandal, and the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office that exposed it. What is the power of television to change our politics?

Plus! Is British TV weird and unique enough anymore? We get into some modern and older examples as we come to a decision.

And finally, with The Traitors back and again taking TV by storm, Tony attempts to talk Carl into watching this very expensive version of Wink Murder. Will Claudia Winkleman being severe in leather trousers be enough?

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