The creator of Downton Abbey has claimed that British people have a 'curious double standard' of hating the rich but still wanting to be rich themselves.
Julian Fellowes criticised attitudes towards money, wealth and success in the UK in comparison to the United States.
He said in an interview with the Radio Times he thinks it is 'ungenerous' not to admire people who have done well for themselves.
The Tory peer explained: 'Britain has this curious double standard of hating the rich and hating anyone who has been very successful, and yet wanting it.
'I don't get it. It seems to me ungenerous not to admire people who have done very well.'
