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The ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie’s Gay Storyline Almost Had a Darker Ending

Andy Towle September 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

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This post contains spoilers, so if you haven't seen the film and don't want to hear them, stop reading now. Thomas Barrow, Downton Abbey's … [Read more...] about The ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie’s Gay Storyline Almost Had a Darker Ending

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Downton Abbey, Entertainment, Film, Max Brown, Michael Engler, movies, Rob James-Collier

‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Opens Window on ‘Horrific’ Injustices Faced by Gay Men

Towleroad September 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

[Minimal spoilers ahead] We've seen a preview screening of the Downton Abbey movie which opens in U.S. theaters on September 20 and fans of the series … [Read more...] about ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Opens Window on ‘Horrific’ Injustices Faced by Gay Men

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, Theater, towleroad, World More Posts About: Downton Abbey, Entertainment, Film, movies, Rob James-Collier

‘Downton Abbey’ Actor Rob James-Collier Says Playing the ‘Gay Bad Guy’ for So Many Years Stalled His Career

Towleroad October 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Rob James-Collier, who played the unsympathetic, devious under-butler in Downton Abbey, says he's had trouble getting roles because casting directors … [Read more...] about ‘Downton Abbey’ Actor Rob James-Collier Says Playing the ‘Gay Bad Guy’ for So Many Years Stalled His Career

Topics: Actor, Business More Posts About: Downton Abbey, Entertainment, Playing Gay, Rob James-Collier, tv

Downton Abbey Trailer Shows What the Future Might Hold for Your Favorites: WATCH

Andy Towle September 15, 2015 Leave a Comment

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The premiere of the final season of Downton Abbey is still more than three months away (in the US) but our first tastes of what to expect have begun … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Trailer Shows What the Future Might Hold for Your Favorites: WATCH

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, Religion, Society, towleroad More Posts About: Downton Abbey, Rob James-Collier, Television, Trailers, video

Downton Abbey Creator Opens Up About Season 5’s Gay Storyline – VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald October 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 … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Creator Opens Up About Season 5’s Gay Storyline – VIDEO

Topics: Drag, Film/TV/Stream, Religion More Posts About: butler, Downton Abbey, Ex-Gay, gay cure, Julian Fellowes, Rob James-Collier, Television, video, YouTube, YouTube

10 LGBT TV Moments From 2013

Bobby Hankinson December 31, 2013

  When it comes to LGBT characters on television, 2013 was the best of times and the worst of times. The first half of the year was part of the … [Read more...] about 10 LGBT TV Moments From 2013

Topics: Comedy, Coming Out, Film/TV/Stream More Posts About: Andy Samberg, Andy Samberg, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey, Glee, Glee, James Wolk, James Wolk, Laverne Cox, Laverne Cox, Mad Men, Mad men, Modern Family, Modern Family, Orange Is The New Black, Orange is the New Black, Rob James-Collier, Rob James-Collier, Ryan Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Sean Hayes, Sean Hayes, Television, The New Normal, The New Normal

Downton Abbey’s Rob James-Collier: ‘I Found It Easier’ to Kiss a Man

Andy Towle November 1, 2013

British TV presenter Jonathan Ross spoke with Downton Abbey footman Rob James-Collier about his gay storyline on the series, and asked if he found … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey’s Rob James-Collier: ‘I Found It Easier’ to Kiss a Man

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey, kiss, Kiss, Rob James-Collier, Rob James-Collier

‘Downton Abbey’ Creator on Thomas Barrow, Attitudes Toward Gays Then and Now

Andy Towle February 20, 2013

The NYT talks to Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes about Season 3, and part of their conversation discusses Thomas Barrow's storyline, and the … [Read more...] about ‘Downton Abbey’ Creator on Thomas Barrow, Attitudes Toward Gays Then and Now

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, Living | Loving, News More Posts About: Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes, News, Rob James-Collier, Television

Downton Abbey’s Gay Footman Rob James-Collier on Being an ‘Edwardian Sex Pest’

Andy Towle February 11, 2013

[SPOILERS - Don't read if you haven't seen last night's episode] Rob James-Collier on the reaction to the action in last night's … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey’s Gay Footman Rob James-Collier on Being an ‘Edwardian Sex Pest’

Topics: News More Posts About: Downton Abbey, News, Rob James-Collier

Downton Abbey’s Gay Footman Will Be Outed: VIDEO

Andy Towle January 3, 2013

[SPOILERY]OUT's Aaron Hicklin turns in a detailed interview with Rob James-Collier, who plays Downton Abbey's gay footman Thomas Barrow. His … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey’s Gay Footman Will Be Outed: VIDEO

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, News More Posts About: Downton Abbey, News, Playing Gay, Rob James-Collier, Television

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