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Boris Johnson interrogated by AC-12 over lockdown parties in amazing Line of Duty parody

Boris Johnson is seen being grilled by the AC-12 team in a hilarious Line of Duty parody that's sending the internet wild.

The Prime Minister is seen sat across from DI Steve Arnott (Martin Compston), Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) and DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) in a four-minute video that's left the nation in stitches.

There's been a lot of backlash against the Conservatives lately after it emerged that Downing Street staff had enjoyed a string of parties and get togethers while the nation was under a strict lockdown.

Mr Johnson has even apologised to the Queen, saying he "deeply and bitterly" regretted breaching the rules imposed by his own Government.

Boris was interrogated by AC-12 in a parody clip (TWITTER)

But wanting to make him sweat, one genius Line of Duty fan has created a parody video that shows the PM being interrogated by the no-nonsense AC-12 team.

The clip has been viewed more than five millions times and begins with that long beep we've come to know so well.

The anti-corruption police officers from the hit BBC drama start by showing Mr Johnson the leaked letter inviting Downing Street staff to "make the most of the lovely weather" with some "socially-distanced drinks" in the garden.

A clip of the PM is super-imposed into the interrogation room, showing him laughing and mumbling as he says it's a matter for investigation by Sue Gray.

"We've investigated it," Supt Hastings says. "And the facts are plain for everyone to see."

The PM was given the full Line of Duty treatment (TWITTER)

DI Arnott takes over, saying: "On May 20th 2020 the whole country was in lockdown."

DI Fleming chips in: "Only an hour before the party began, Oliver Dowden, your Culture Secretary, made a statement reminding the public of Covid regulations."

They pointed out that people were only permitted to meet with one other person outdoors at the time and that social-distancing had to be adhered to.

Hastings says: "Sir, a gathering like the one described in LBD-1 [the email] would have been a breach of the Health Protection Regulations in operation at the time. As well you know."

He was quizzed about the Downing Street lockdown parties (TWITTER)

Mr Johnson is seen saying in response: "All the evidence I can see if that people have stayed within the rules. If that turns out not to be the case and people wish to bring allegations to my attention or to the police or whoever then of course there will be a proper sanction."

He's then asked bluntly if he breached regulations.

Mr Johnson is shown saying: "All that, as you know is the subject of a proper investigation by Sue Gray."

The clip continues to show the trio quizzing the PM about the parties, and staff being told to bring their own booze, as his apology was heard.

The clip was shared on Twitter by an account called Led By Donkeys and left people in awe.

Ted Hastings wasn't impressed (TWITTER)

It was also posted by Line of Duty creator Jed Mecurio, who said it was "brilliant work".

"Absolutely brilliant! Could watch this on a loop," one fan agreed.

Another replied: "Absolutely brilliant. Should be essential viewing for all MPs, esp those in the Conservative Party."

While a third asked: "I wonder if we could crowd fund this to have it on during Corrie ad break?"

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