Interviewing gareth neame for the downton abbey series finale was quite bittersweet. The downton abbey movie erases thomass gay history. First off, fans of the series will witness thomas barrows revelation about undergoing a new treatment, that will apparently change who is he is. Thomas appeared, one had to assume that thomas barrow is using. In this series the darker one downstairs is a well hidden but under strict surveillance gay footman, thomas barrow, or something, and. Downton abbeys dastardly thomas barrow rob james collier is going through a pretty rough time at the moment. In the fourth episode of season 5 of downton abbey, we saw thomas return from his mysterious. Thomas barrow also seems to be choosing his own path. Viewers are getting ready for the sixth episode of downton abbey season 5, as its set to bring about some serious drama and character changes, when it airs october 26. In the fourth episode of season 5 of downton abbey, we saw thomas return from his mysterious errand and then potentially using some sort of drug which involved a needle and a spoon. Lord and lady grantham have both fired thomas barrow, but neither thieving nor blackmail nor even wwi could keep barrow from being drawn back into the. At the velvet violin, the underground gambling club where denker drags marks in exchange for freeand liberaldrinks, thomass sharp wits seem ingenious, not sly. William and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Thomas barrow confides in mrs baxter after he becomes increasingly more ill following treatment to cure his homosexuality subscribe to downton abbey us.
For instance, in the fourth season i was wondering what thomas job was. Do not read this story if you have set to watch the series finale of downton abbey. Downton abbey ep explains series ending for edith, thomas. But thomas barrow will be set for a shocking demotion in the longawaited downton abbey movie, as lord grantham asks for. Feb 01, 2015 in the fourth episode of season 5 of downton abbey, we saw thomas return from his mysterious. Interesting comments about the invisible disability. The locations and scenery and likable characters were great. Downton abbeys resident underbutler, thomas barrow, will undergo a bogus gay cure to rid himself of his homosexuality in season 5 of the popular british television show. Hes convinced that hes going to lose his job and almost everyone in 1920s england hates him.
Guilty of his homosexuality pride downton abbey youtube. Dec 17, 2017 thomas barrow footman, rob jamescollier. Downton abbey season 5, episode 5 will stop for no one not even the super bowl. Downton abbeys resident underbutler, thomas barrow, will undergo a bogus gay cure to rid himself of his homosexuality in season 5 of the popular british television. In this series the darker one downstairs is a well hidden but under strict surveillance gay footman, thomas barrow, or something, and in this season his friend, another footman is leaving and he feels lost, not that they had some real happiness under the surveillance, but they had some accompliceship. Dec 17, 2017 dec 17, 2017 thomas barrow footman, rob jamescollier. Downton abbey season 6 will be its last and while there have been sparring details regarding the final season s plot, there are two reports that are currently giving fans some hints on what to expect. Contains spoilers for the episode of downton abbey that aired in the u. At the velvet violin, the underground gambling club where denker drags marks in exchange for freeand liberaldrinks, thomass sharp wits seem ingenious. Feb 25, 2016 william and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Thomas barrow is going through a pretty rough time at the moment. He arrived at downton in 1910, indicating in 1920 he had worked there for ten years. Downton abbey creator julian fellowes has revealed that gay character thomas barrow will seek a cure for his sexuality in the upcoming fifth season of the show, reports gay star news.
Isobel suggests that adrenaline may be a potential life saver. But thomas barrow will be set for a shocking demotion in the longawaited downton abbey movie, as lord grantham asks for the retired charles carson to. Downton abbey creator opens up about season 5s gay. Downton abbey creator julian fellowes has revealed that gay character thomas barrow will seek a cure for his sexuality in the upcoming fifth season of. Lord grantham fires bates himself, then woos him back. As one of the chief storylines of da is that life is changing, i would like to think that as time as time progressed, the disabilities some characters have are being looked on with our more. Hughes sitting on the sofa, and he eagerly asks if he can join, and carson curtly says no and leaves.
Sep 05, 2019 he took over as butler following carsons retirement in the series finale. James jimmy kent started working at downton abbey in 1920 as a footman. Thomas barrow is the current butler, succeeding charles carson at downton abbey, having formerly worked there as first footman, head valet, and underbutler, as well as serving in the army as a corporal and later lance sergeant. This is a list of characters from downton abbey, a british period drama television series created. In season 5, miss baxter, gently overflowing with compassion despite being one of his blackmail victims, takes thomas for medical treatment for the lifethreatening infection resulting from his. American horror story fans may recognize this type of therapy from the shows second season. Jamescollier thinks thomass sexuality and societys treatment of homosexuality are to blame for. The creator of downton abbey has revealed that gay underbutler thomas barrow will seek a cure for his sexuality in the fifth season of the hit show. Oct 22, 2014 viewers are getting ready for the sixth episode of downton abbey season 5, as its set to bring about some serious drama and character changes, when it airs october 26. I enjoyed the entire series and plan on rewatching the show. The ties between blood relations in family are an important part of the series. Feb 10, 20 downton abbey recap, season 3, episode 6, thomas gets caught. Jamescollier thinks thomass sexuality and societys treatment of homosexuality are. Before thomas gets a love interest, however, hell have to accept his sexuality.
Spoilers for the current series of downton abbey below the creators of downton abbey have revealed a plotline in which a gay butler will try to cure himself of homosexuality. The second element is that there is some real equality in treatment and quality between the downstairs and the upstairs, the servants and the masters. The first series of downton abbey comprises 7 episodes, and was broadcast in the uk on 26. One is the expected carsonhughes wedding, and the other is a possible love interest for thomas barrow, played by robert jamescollier. The episode will air during the big game, and it looks like itll be scandalous. Jimmys heartfelt farewell with thomas downton abbey season 5 duration. He starts his employment there as a junior footman. Lady edith nearly burns the house down in the fifth season us premiere of downton abbey. Jan 26, 2015 so, spoiler alert, in the upcoming season, thomas once again searches for gay cure and this time, his treatment may cost him more than just his wages. Thomas tells obrien that his father was a clockmaker. Jamescollier played kevin odowd in itvs 2016 crime drama, the level. Downton abbeys resident underbutler, thomas barrow, will undergo a bogus gay cure to rid himself of his homosexuality in season 5 of the popular british television show barrow.
Although major networks have decided to cancel their shows this sunday to avoid going headtohead with the super bowl xxlx kickoff, downton abbey is staying put. Thomas barrow confides in mrs baxter after he becomes increasingly more ill following treatment to cure his homosexuality subscribe to. In season 5, miss baxter, gently overflowing with compassion despite being one. American horror story fans may recognize this type of. In the early twentieth century, conversion therapy for gay men and. Jamescollier thinks thomass sexuality and societys treatment of. Your own path, it seems possible that thomas is treating heroin like. Downton abbeys resident underbutler, thomas barrow, will undergo a bogus gay cure to rid himself of his homosexuality in season. Jan 14, 2015 downton abbey star allen leech discusses season 5.
Downton abbey recap, season 3, episode 6, thomas gets. The most fascinating gay villain on television is downton abbeys scheming underbutler thomas barrow. His treatment of thomas really made me dislike him that last season. What drug is thomas barrow taking on downton abbey. Barrowplayed by the incomparable rob jamescollierwill take some secret and apparently painful medications. Michael mikey graves junior heir to the empire season thomas looking sad during the open house if in ep 5 thomas became the unlikely guardian of andys secret and they are friends again why in ep 6 he seems just a bit too much depressed. Hes using thomas to make a point two, really and this is where it starts to get interesting, exciting. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works.
Violet tries to prevent this but the treatment is successful and robert makes mrs crawley. Choose your own path, lies and says his dad is sick and is set to. Downton abbey recap, season 3, episode 6, thomas gets caught. Now, of course, thomas is known for his many mischievous deeds.
Hes convinced hes about to his lose his job and almost everyone in 1920s. A sentence of life imprisonment is nothing more to downton abbey than a contortion for a half season. His ambition leads him to be easily influenced by others, as he is manipulated by obrien to stay close to thomas for the advantage it may give his job, when he is in fact unsure. After several episodes that left viewers wondering what thomas was up to behind closed doors and what was. In the most recent season 5 of downton abbey, is thomas. Downton abbeys rob jamescollier says new film shines a. Jul, 2015 thomas barrow confides in mrs baxter after he becomes increasingly more ill following treatment to cure his homosexuality subscribe to downton abbey us. Little is known of thomas s family, but he does tell sarah obrien and later jimmy. Sarah obrien, who is angry with thomas for the way he has treated her.
Specifically, the heroin that thomas barrow apparently acquired. Jan 05, 2015 lady edith nearly burns the house down in the fifth season us premiere of downton abbey. Lady edith nearly burns the house in downton abbeys season 5. In the fourth episode of season 5 of downton abbey, we saw thomas return from his. Jimmy is ambitious and confident, being in mr carsons words, sure of himself. Season 6 has not been kind to downton abbeys underbutler and the. Jan 09, 2019 downton abbey began its sixth, and final season sunday night with an episode that featured endearing moments of vulnerability from mrs. It was different, unlike any other series i was watching. Thomas barrow actually getting to be happy in the downton abbey 2019 trailer.
Jan 26, 2015 what drug is thomas barrow taking on downton abbey. Moreover, actor leech wanted to audition for thomas barrow, but chose branson. Lord and lady grantham have both fired thomas barrow, but neither thieving nor blackmail nor even wwi could keep barrow from being drawn back into the great house. So, spoiler alert, in the upcoming season, thomas once again searches for gay cure and this time, his treatment may cost him more than just his wages. In season five i found some of the situations and characters tedious and boring. After leaving coronation street, jamescollier had a leading role as under butler formerly first footman thomas barrow in downton abbey, from 2010 to 2015, and has appeared in the west end stage version of calendar girls. In downton abbey season 5, barrow tried to seek treatment to turn him straight. A sentence of life imprisonment is nothing more to downton abbey than a contortion for a halfseason. Butler stowell put in his place downton abbey season 5 duration.
His ambition leads him to be easily influenced by others, as he is manipulated by. Thomas choose your own path on downton abbey isnt far. Thomas barrow rob jamescollier in downton abbey season set in 1925 tv series. Thomas barrow played by robert jamescollier is underbutler at downton abbey and arguably the character who creates conflicts for everyone. Downton abbey, season 5 on masterpiece on pbs part four sunday, january 25. He constantly hatches schemes with obrien, intending to have bates removed from service at downton. Barrow declared that he is governor of providence and will make it a second madagascar, and expects 5 or 600 men more from jamaica sloops to join in the settling of providence, and to make war on the french and spaniards, but for the english, they dont intend to meddle with them, unless they are first attackd by them. Everyone is anxious about the arrival of matthew crawley and his mother, isobel. At the beginning of the series, thomas the footman has been working. He was later promoted to first footman by robert crawley. Oct 21, 2014 downton abbey creator julian fellowes has revealed that gay character thomas barrow will seek a cure for his sexuality in the upcoming fifth season of the show, reports gay star news in an. Downton abbey began its sixth, and final season sunday night with an episode that featured endearing moments of vulnerability from mrs. Id like to start with the sad case of thomas barrow, so often the evil.
Downton abbeys rob jamescollier says new film shines a light on horrific treatment of gay people in 1920s he says thomas barrow gets to explore a whole new world, but things do take a darker. Lady edith nearly burns the house down in downton abbey. Louise calf, kitty colthurst, friend of the crawleys, series 5. Thomas barrow didnt have much fun in the last series of downton abbey seeming to become a oneman focus for all the changes that needed to happen at the pile, and suffering a social. Baxter helps thomas downton abbey season 5 youtube. The first series of downton abbey comprises 7 episodes, and was broadcast in the uk on 26 september 2010, and explored the lives of the crawley family and their servants from the day after the sinking of the rms titanic in april 1912 to the outbreak of the first world war on 4 august 1914. Thomas looks for gay cure in new season barrows treatment may cost him more than just his wages. Downton abbey creator opens up about season 5s gay storyline. Downton abbey season 6 will be its last and while there have been sparring details regarding the final seasons plot, there are two reports that are currently giving fans some hints on what to expect. Thomas barrow, so long downton abbeys scheming villain, gets to use his wiles for good for once. It especially broke my heart when thomas walked into the library to find mr. Season 6 has not been kind to downton abbeys underbutler and the only gay in the village. Thomas barrow is the current butler, succeeding charles carson at downton abbey, having formerly. He seems to be treating this relationship as something that should happen.