Fireman Sam creators blast Boris Johnson after he dresses up as beloved TV character

Former PM is polar opposite of ‘selfless’ Sam, pair say

The Liberal Democrats are urging police to investigate a video of Boris Johnson appearing to be travelling without a seatbelt fastened (Victoria Jones/PA) (PA Wire)

Two of the creators of the children's television programme Fireman Sam have spoken out after Boris Johnson was pictured dressing up as the popular character.

Ian Frampton and John Walker, who produced and directed the original series, said the photos of the former prime minister were "a bitter pill for us".

The pair, who retired from directing in the 1990s, broke their silence to warn that Mr Johnson was "as far from the ethos of brave, selfless firemen serving the community as could be imagined".