Line of Duty show-runner Jed Mercurio has rubbished the theory that Chloe Bishop could be Tony Gates’ daughter, calling it "preposterous".Appearing on the Obsessed With… Line of Duty podcast, Jed spoke to presenter Craig Parkinson about some particularly pervasive fan theories floating about on social media.One of which is the idea that DC Chloe Bishop could be Tony Gates’ daughter.Tony was a Detective Chief Inspector at Central Police way back in series one.
In charge of the tactical operations division, Tony was sparkly clean - at least until he wasn’t.He was actually found to be having an affair with Jackie Laverty, and became embroiled in OCG activity.Tony died when he threw himself in front of a truck, but insisted until the end that.
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