Crusader comes out of retirement to encourage adults not to text or listen to music while crossing the road at 79

He played the safety superhero in the 1970s and 80s - deaths and injuries involving children dropped dramatically during the campaign, sponsored by the Department of Transport

Mr Prowse, a married father of three who is also celebrated for his role as Darth Vader in Star Wars, was made an MBE by the Queen in 2000 for his contribution to road safety. Deaths and injuries involving children dropped dramatically during the campaign, sponsored by the Department of Transport, which began in 1971.

Now it is hoped an online 21st century version, sponsored by MORE TH>N insurance, will have similar benefits for grown-ups.

One of the new films shows a young father pushing a pram into the road between parked cars while texting. Mr Prowse has not lost his ability to scold offending pedestrians: ‘What do you think you’re doing?’ he asks, before instructing him how to cross properly.

The actor still owns his trusty Droid, a small robot that helped him underline the original road safety message. (He kept it in the shed at his South London home for 30 years before a Jedi society volunteered to restore it last year.)

He has also kept hold of the original outfit, although thankfully he wasn’t required to wear the improbably tight leggings he sported as a younger crusader. ‘I’m afraid I can’t get in them any more,’ he admits.

Source: DailyMail