This is an unfairly neglected, essentially 'silent' comedy, with shades of Wallace and Gromit as well as Mr Bean. You could read it as self-indulgence - it was at a time when Lucas could probably write his own ticket - and a lot of people are going to think they're too clever for it; but I think it's a return to comedy basics. Not hilariously funny, it's nevertheless a much more likeable show than any of his others. It's only slightly off-putting that Pompidou bears a strong resemblance to Boris Johnson; and of course, crass though he is, he isn't anywhere near as childish or stupid.
Review of Pompidou
