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Taboo

Description: James Delaney returns to England after 10 years in Africa to attend his father's funeral. He investigates his father's suspicious death while trying to reclaim his family's pride.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Adult, Drama
Year Released: 1981
First episode air date: November 7, 1981
Writers: Tom Hardy, Chips Hardy, Steven Knight
Networks: BBC One, FX Networks, LLC
Program Creators: Tom Hardy, Chips Hardy, Steven Knight
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