Director James Strong and co-executive producer Patrick Spence reflect on the significance of the MASTERPIECE on PBS miniseries based on real events, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office. For its mixture of education, entertainment, and empathy for its subjects, Mr Bates vs The Post Office wins a Peabody Award. This exclusive Peabody Conversation was recorded backstage during the 85th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony, held June 1, 2025 in LA. For more on this Peabody Winner: https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/