It was created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, and his father, Chips Hardy, and is based on a story written by Tom and Chips Hardy. The eight-part series, set in 1814, begins with James Delaney (Tom Hardy) returning to England after twelve years in Africa with fourteen stolen diamonds, following the death of his father and as the war with the United States is nearing its end.

is the show taboo based on a true story?

A: no

Unreported employment; working under the table, off the books, cash-in-hand, illicit work or (in UK English) moonlighting, is illegal employment that is not reported to the government. The employer or the employee often does so for tax evasion or avoiding or violating other laws. The working contract is made without social security costs, and does typically not provide health insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation or pension funds. It is a part of what has been called the underground economy, shadow economy, black market or the non-observed economy.

is it illegal to be paid off the books?

A: yes

The mung bean (Vigna radiata), alternatively known as the green gram, maash, or moong Sanskrit / mUgd, is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Korea, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.

are mung beans the same as moong dal?

A: yes

In the English and British tradition, the royal prerogative of mercy is one of the historic royal prerogatives of the British monarch, by which he or she can grant pardons (informally known as a royal pardon) to convicted persons. The royal prerogative of mercy was originally used to permit the monarch to withdraw, or provide alternatives to death sentences; the alternative of penal transportation to ''partes abroade'' has been used since at least 1617. It is now used to change any sentence or penalty. A royal pardon does not itself overturn a conviction.

does the queen have the power to pardon?

A:
yes