Posh people having extremely polite arguments over dinner while the staff do all the actual work downstairs.
Fun fact: Highclere Castle, the real filming location, was once home to the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Set in Slough, which honestly tells you everything you need to know about the vibe.
Fun fact: Ricky Gervais's 1980s pop duo Seona Dancing flopped in the UK but became a hit in the Philippines.