Monica Dolan Praises Post Office Scandal Campaigners with Deep Admiration
So recently, Monica Dolan—who you might recognize from Mr Bates vs The Post Office —shared some heartfelt reflections about the campaigners behind the real-life Post Office scandal, and honestly, what she said really hits home. She played Jo Hamilton in the drama, one of the many innocent subpostmasters who were wrongly accused due to the faulty Horizon IT system. These weren’t just technical glitches; people’s lives were turned upside down—some even lost everything, from their livelihoods to their reputations. Tragically, a few even lost their lives.
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In the show, Monica starred opposite Toby Jones, who played Alan Bates—now Sir Alan—a former subpostmaster from Llandudno who’s become a key figure in fighting for justice. Sir Alan has been relentless in his pursuit of proper compensation and accountability, even urging victims earlier this year to take legal action against the government over delays in financial redress. Monica said she felt immensely proud of people like him—those who didn’t back down, who kept pushing, who refused to be silenced. And you can tell she meant it.
On BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs , she opened up about her love for acting—how she felt seen in a way that nothing else gave her. It’s a very human thing, that desire to be noticed, to matter. That’s probably what made her portrayal of Jo Hamilton so powerful. She really got into the mindset of her character—not just reading the script but going deeper. In fact, she asked the real Jo Hamilton to record a short life story—a 15-minute audio version up to the point the series picks up. That recording helped Monica absorb Jo’s voice, her background, her tone—everything. It wasn’t just acting; it was living the part.
She described Jo as more approachable than most characters she's played, which helped her connect on a deeper level. And it shows—her performance earned her award nominations and praise across the board. Monica, who already has a BAFTA and an Olivier Award under her belt, said that asking Jo to share that story was one of the best things she could’ve done to prepare.
But what stuck with me most was how she described the collective anger of the victims—not in a negative way, but as something powerful, something that brought people together. She said, “I was immensely proud of people, for being that collectively angry.” That line really sums up the strength behind this movement—not just individual pain, but unity in the face of injustice.
It's not just a TV role for Monica Dolan—it’s a story that moved her deeply. And through her voice, we’re reminded just how real these stories are, and how crucial it is that justice continues to be pursued.
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