Sir Alan Arthur Bates (17 February 1934 – 27 December 2003) was an English actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, when he appeared in films ranging from Whistle Down the Wind to the kitchen sink drama A Kind of Loving.

1 day ago · Sir Alan Bates suggested victims of the Horizon scandal could be waiting until 2027 for all their claims to be settled - a forecast the government disputed - and told them it was time to go to court.

22 hours ago · Sir Alan Bates, whose campaigning triggered the investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal, is urging new legal action against the Government, ITV News Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt ...

1 day ago · Campaigning hero Alan Bates has urged victims of the Post Office scandal to take the government to court over compensation delays.. The former subpostmaster, who featured in the ITV hit-drama Mr ...

Alan Bates. Actor: Gosford Park. Alan Bates decided to be an actor at age 11. After grammar school in Derbyshire, he earned a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Following two years in the Royal Air Force, he joined the new English Stage Company at the Royal Court Theatre.

Apr 10, 2024 · Alan Bates Led the Movement Against The Post Office Scandal. Born in 1954 in Liverpool, England, Alan Bates spent time in different regions of the United Kingdom, including Newcastle, Exeter, and Cardiff. After studying graphic design in Wrexham, he began his career in project management.

21 hours ago · Sir Alan Bates has urged victims of the Horizon scandal to take the Government to court over delays to financial redress. In an email sent to members of campaign group Justice For Subpostmasters Alliance (JFSA), seen by the PA news agency, Sir Alan said a judicial review would "probably be the ...

21 hours ago · Sir Alan Bates has urged fellow Post Office scandal victims to take the Government to court over compensation delays.. The campaigner said it was “probably the quickest way to ensure fairness ...

Alan Bates: A Legendary British Actor Early Life and Education. Alan Bates was born on February 17, 1934, in Allestree, Derbyshire, England. The eldest of three children, his parents hoped he would pursue music, but Bates' heart was set on the stage.

Sir Alan Arthur Bates was an English actor considered amongst the most versatile and finest performers of his generation. Known for his rugged good looks and intense performances, he could portray characters in a children’s movie with the same élan as he could play a dashing romantic leading man.