Hardy is the co-creator , a writer and a consulting producer .
In 2009 , inspired by an idea from his son Tom Hardy , Chips Hardy and Tom created the story that was to become the 2017 eight - part series Taboo .
Chips Hardy is the Chips Hardy , a Chips Hardy and a consulting producer .
In 2009 , inspired by an idea from his son Tom Hardy , Chips Hardy and Tom created the story that was to become the 2017 eight - part series Taboo .