11: Ep 11 - Former Subpostmaster Tim Brentnall on his secret trip to the Inquiry
Investigating the Post Office ScandalShow Notes
Tim Brentnall had his conviction quashed last year. Tim was the Postmaster in the tiny village of Roch in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Tim was in his twenties when he was convicted. Nick and Tim talk about the whole experience and Tim's reluctance to join the inquiry, his viral video when he gave his personal statement at the end of his hearing, and what he was doing travelling to the inquiry for a clandestine meeting earlier this week. All very intriguing. After Tim, Nick and Rebecca conduct an internal review of how the podcast is going and whether it's working or not. Then Nick announces he has a speaking gig to talk about his book at his local library. He is very proud.
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