to think whoever is in charge of "authentic Geordie accents" on Postman Pat needs re-training?

[SHRIIIEEEKPoolingBearBlood]

"Mind the pund"
"Bye leds"

What is that meant to be??

He's probably from Carlisle rather than the east coast.

Yes, the accent around Carlisle is v similar to Geordie. Confused me when I worked at Sellafield.