Real Mr Bates emotional at This Morning surprise from Richard Branson
The real Alan Bates, whose battle against the Post Office scandal featured in a hit ITV drama, was nearly brought to tears by a surprise luxury holiday offer from Richard Branson.
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Video transcript
- There is some good news. Now, in an interview with the "Sunday Times," you said, if Richard Branson is reading this, I'd love a holiday. Well, we were one of the very few people to get in touch with Sir Richard and Virgin yesterday. And he has sent you the following. Dear Alan, I did get a chance to read your moving interview in The Times. And we'd love to offer you and Suzanne a well-earned holiday on Necker Island. I can't think of anyone who deserves a break more. Hopefully, see you there. Best, Richard.
- In addition to that, I'm delighted to tell you both, Virgin Atlantic are offering you upper class return flights to Necker Island. And if that wasn't enough, and it's not because you should get everything you deserve, Virgin Voyages have been in touch to offer you a seven-night Mediterranean cruise this year from Barcelona in the Sea Terrace cabin, which I'd imagine is beautiful, return flights included. So a break coming your way, and you absolutely deserve it.
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