By Tim Shipman And Emine Sinmaz PUBLISHED: 17:59 EST, 25 March 2013 | UPDATED: 19:03 EST, 25 March 2013 Boris Johnson yesterday laughed off the BBC interview that branded him ‘a nasty piece of work’, saying his inquisitor ‘did a splendid job’. The London Mayor praised Eddie Mair for the grilling he gave him, and how he focussed on whether Mr Johnson had lied about an extramarital affair. But Mr Johnson’s father took a very different view, denouncing the BBC man for a ‘disgusting piece of journalism’ during Sunday’s interview. Scroll down for video Sealed with a kiss: Boris Johnson gets a kiss from Jessica Alamai as he received a more welcome reception from traders and shoppers in Dalston today following the BBC interview yesterday
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Mayor of London given rough ride by Andrew Marr stand-in
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Mr Johnson has said his interviewer put in an 'Oscar-winning performance'
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Exchange came ahead of BBC documentary to be screened tonight
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Boris's father Stanley Johnson has described interview as 'disgusting'
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In a radio interview he said: 'The BBC sank about as low as it could'
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Prime Minister: 'Never underestimate Boris' ability to get out of a tight spot'
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