Mr Bates vs The Post Office star Amy Nuttall's tough year from sad marriage split to tragic death

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As the nation continues to be gripped by ITV’s latest drama Mr.Bates vs The Post Office, more and more people have been discovering the truth about the Horizon post office scandal which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses falsely accused and charged with stealing money due to a computer error throughout the 00s.

Bringing the stories to life is a star studded cast, including former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall who has been capturing the hearts of viewers as Lisa, the wife of Lee Castleston - one of the post-masters who faced criminal charges and huge financial losses as a result of the Horizon scandal.

However behind the scenes of filming the show, Amy herself was also battling with her own real-life drama, which included the death of her mother and the end of her eleven year marriage.

Here, we take a closer look at Amy’s brutal year, including the tragic death that broke her heart… Marriage split Amy’s role in Mr Bates vs The Post Office marks her first on screen role since the end of her marriage to Broadchurch star Andrew Buchan in August 2023.