Viewer of ITV drama The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe have called out the cast for their "rubbish attempt" at a Hartlepool accent.
The new series, which focuses on former teacher John Darwin who faked his own death in 2002, was branded "insulting" after actors attempted a regional north east accent.
Eddie Marsan stars as John, who was dubbed "vindictive" and "horrible" by viewers who watched the first episode on Easter Sunday.
