Rob James-Collier on playing Downton Abbey's devious under-butler
Rob James-Collier on dodging stereotypes in his role as Downton Abbey's gay under-butler.
British actor Rob James-Collier joins guest host Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss his role as the ambitious and manipulative under-butler Thomas Barrow on the Masterpiece TV series Downton Abbey.
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James-Collier reflects on playing a gay character at a time when homosexuality was outlawed and reviled, and how he steers clear of stereotypes to bring complexity to the role.