Agreed. He and Edith are very cathartic and have unexpectedly become some of my favorite characters because of where their flaws and "villainy" come from. As much as they're bullies, they're also victims in a way. Thomas' situation as a gay man in early XXth england and Edith being the forgotten child, the ugly duck of the family, their insecurities and trauma is deeply relatable and seeing them starting off on the wrong path but ultimately evolving and healing is super satisfying.
@@aur1ta Super same. I remember hating them both (including Mary) way back but by the last season they were my favourites. This show always had the best character developments
I wish these guys devolped and actual friendship on screen as well. It would have been so interesting to see Tom and Thomas bonding over a shared love for Sibby and her mother. And Branson actualy having a proper friendship downstairs to show he isn't giving up his roots and he CAN actualy move between floors without anyone being annoying about it would be great. I also just want Barrow to have actual friends more now. And I prefer for it to be somebody that actualy knows Barrow's less charming side. Not a new face. To show character devolpment. Anna and Mary will never count as a real friendship to me as the class will always stay in the way for that. Which I feel Tom can actualy bypass.
I couldn't have said it better, well said OP! 👏👏 I am still hoping for at least one interaction between them in the next movie, or a nod that they are in fact friends. Just a crumb. (I am probably a but biased because I ship Branrow HARD).
@@bookhills2704 that was actually another waisted oportunity on the series. I wished we could have see more conversations between Robert and Bates regarding important issues, showing how their class differences affected their views in said issues.
Collier is so much more attractive when he's not inhabiting the character of Barrow (and testament to how much he is acting in the role). Leech is is just plain adorable, period -- as is their mutual lack of toxic masculinity.
@@PichuElric : Barrow is a remarkable character -- he could have easily slipped into the old stereotype of the malevolent gay villain, but he was far more well-rounded, enigmatic, and ultimately sympathetic than that.
@@PhillyFrank1 I agree with that completely! I did say he was a fiend 'sometimes,' as in, the first two seasons he was unbearable but so interesting because he served the drama, but afterwards I did come to love him for things other than just being a pot-stirrer
Allen: "I think our spin-off story would be the best: Branson and Barrow go to New York and they open bars; I [Branson] open an Irish bar, he [Barrow] opens the first Edwardian gay bar, opposite each other _and hilarity ensues_ ." Rob: "And I have Molesley as my DJ!" If that is not a prompt for someone to write a fanfic on AO3, I don't know...
It was really a shame that their characters didn't share more time toghether to make more use of their natural chemestry. It would have been interesting to see Tom being Thomas' only genuine friendship downstairs (as his relation to O'Brien seemed less of a true friendship and more about mutual interest). I could even see Tom scolding him for his schemes and misbehaviours, the same way he scolded Mary when she reveald Marigold was Edith's daughter. On the other hand, their conversations could have normaly had a more light tone than the ones between Thomas and O'Brien.
Well, Thomas does gain friends in the end, like Sybil and Baxter. I agree the producers should have made use of the the actors' real life chemistry but I can't think of a way Tom and Thomas would have ever interacted since he never fixed up with Bates, even with Sybil around
They did mess up! That was such a missed opportunity, and I always like to imagine that in another universe, they became pals and had a friendship like Rob and Allen’s :-)
Allen dying laughing at 5:12 “I have a mortgage to pay and a child bambino I will always laugh at that part.😂😂😂😂 Also 3:46 I’ll have Mosley as my dj had me 💀 😂😂😂
oleander4.tumblr.com/post/187728581056/su-o-interview-from-spanish-tv-2011 It's a spanish interview from 2011, which you unfortunately can't find on youtube, but the amazing people on Tumblr did post it there!
Thank You so much for his compilation. This video has become one of the few that I come back to on a bad day. Always makes me smile. Their on-screen relationship had so much potential. There really isn't any hope for us anymore, is there? T-T
This is not the first time I've watched Dow nton Abbey. Thomas's role may be a negative one, but I just can't hate him. A man who captivated me with his beauty right into my heart. At some point, it’s a pity for him that he’s not like everyone else and they take advantage of this in order to hurt him, to rein him in, to warn everyone about him, one becomes very sorry for him. I would like to see at the end of the film how Thomas finds his love and would be happy. Yes, in Russia such relationships are not welcome, but I am for people to be happy no matter how. The series itself simply magnificent. I generally adore British films about historical castles, the lives of maids, They look in one go. Thanks to all the actors and creators for their excellent work, to the delight of the audience.
iirc there's a single moment of friendship between them onscreen post Tom marrying Sybil, after the tug of war. They hug in triumph and it felt so out of character it was just funny
Me: "quickly lets write fanfiction theres loads of content" Rob: "... i would totally shag Allen" Me: "OK now they're just writing the fanfic themselves!"
This is the funniest and cutest thing I’ve ever seen, thanksss 🥰 it’s a shame that there aren’t many Rob’s interviews on UA-cam, especially with Allen. Where did you find the interview subtitled in Spanish? It’s hilarious 😂
My goodness Rob is so devastatingly handsome, even with no hair. He was a model and I can see why. Allen Leach looks like all my male relatives so I can’t see him as cute. 3:14 where is the “footage”
ok officially rewatching this whenever im sad, this is the best thing on the internet ever
Thomas is the character you love to hate and hate to love. He’s his own worst enemy, yet you can’t not kinda root for him.
Agreed. He and Edith are very cathartic and have unexpectedly become some of my favorite characters because of where their flaws and "villainy" come from. As much as they're bullies, they're also victims in a way. Thomas' situation as a gay man in early XXth england and Edith being the forgotten child, the ugly duck of the family, their insecurities and trauma is deeply relatable and seeing them starting off on the wrong path but ultimately evolving and healing is super satisfying.
@@aur1ta Super same. I remember hating them both (including Mary) way back but by the last season they were my favourites. This show always had the best character developments
@@jmsrh_3294 because he's so mean to people, especially in the early seasons.
@@jmsrh_3294 making a man who uses a cane because of a bad leg fall on purpose isn't being misunderstood. That's being mean.
@@kbhprinsesse you know that was O'Brian not Thomas right?
"I have Mosley as my DJ" 😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah, that cracked me up
Moseley already played DJ at Rose's Ball.
@@DiddynoDiddle 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣
That one killed me 😂
i love rob shouting “BAMBINO” with full confidence that it is spanish and not in fact italian
Bambino is Italian
@@davidemonaco1146 yeah that’s what i’m pointing out haha
@@davidemonaco1146 jesus Christ wth is wrong with italian that you have to disagree even with the right comment??
@@davidemonaco1146As an Italian myself, this comment section is both hilarious and concerning at the same time. WTF are you disagreeing about, mate?😂
@@faith518 Guess they just read "BAMBINO ... is Spanish" and nothing else in the commet. 😂
I wish these guys devolped and actual friendship on screen as well. It would have been so interesting to see Tom and Thomas bonding over a shared love for Sibby and her mother. And Branson actualy having a proper friendship downstairs to show he isn't giving up his roots and he CAN actualy move between floors without anyone being annoying about it would be great. I also just want Barrow to have actual friends more now. And I prefer for it to be somebody that actualy knows Barrow's less charming side. Not a new face. To show character devolpment. Anna and Mary will never count as a real friendship to me as the class will always stay in the way for that. Which I feel Tom can actualy bypass.
I couldn't have said it better, well said OP! 👏👏 I am still hoping for at least one interaction between them in the next movie, or a nod that they are in fact friends. Just a crumb. (I am probably a but biased because I ship Branrow HARD).
Preach… such a wasted opportunity. And it seems that the new movie won’t do much either 😪 Lets headcanon our way out of this one then
What about Robert and Bates, they‘re friends and live in differrent social classes
@@bookhills2704 that was actually another waisted oportunity on the series. I wished we could have see more conversations between Robert and Bates regarding important issues, showing how their class differences affected their views in said issues.
*whispers* he does get new friends... and it is amazinggg
Collier is so much more attractive when he's not inhabiting the character of Barrow (and testament to how much he is acting in the role). Leech is is just plain adorable, period -- as is their mutual lack of toxic masculinity.
He's a good actor alright!! Barrow was a fiend sometimes 😂 I'm surprised Collier hasn't been in other movies I know of
@@PichuElric : Barrow is a remarkable character -- he could have easily slipped into the old stereotype of the malevolent gay villain, but he was far more well-rounded, enigmatic, and ultimately sympathetic than that.
@@PhillyFrank1 I agree with that completely! I did say he was a fiend 'sometimes,' as in, the first two seasons he was unbearable but so interesting because he served the drama, but afterwards I did come to love him for things other than just being a pot-stirrer
Your fixation on "toxic masculinity" is ludicrously pathetic
He's already attractive af as Thomas.
I can just picture their wives at the end of the day having to pull them apart to go home 😆
My favourite comment for this video!! Brilliant!! 😂😂😂
Haha, YES!
💯😂😂😂
If I was their wives I’d prefer to see them attached together with Thomas on top, of course 😋
@@Jamietheroadrunner 🤣🤣🤣
These two friends are natural comedians. Their wit is spontaneous and seemingly never ending. Very funny stuff indeed.
this is the most british comment i’ve ever read lol
Allen: "I think our spin-off story would be the best: Branson and Barrow go to New York and they open bars; I [Branson] open an Irish bar, he [Barrow] opens the first Edwardian gay bar, opposite each other _and hilarity ensues_ ."
Rob: "And I have Molesley as my DJ!"
If that is not a prompt for someone to write a fanfic on AO3, I don't know...
Exactly my thought
Somebody did actually 😭🤚
@@ponpon2038 give us the link!
@@ponpon2038 (grabs and shakes you by the lapels) TELL ME NOW
@@EspeonMistress00 it's incomplete tho and will never be finished but it still made me laugh seeing it
"It's okay, come back"
"Cause I haven't got talent I've only got hair"
"We're like twins!"
"And I have MoSeLEy as my dj"
"LIKe a FUnguS"
Never going to be able to look at Barrow and Branson the same way again 😂
Agreed!!!
They are giving me Harry Styles and Niall Horan vibes
YES!!!!
allan leech IS niall horan
Just because one’s Irish and one isn’t 😂😂
OMG yes
Please explain, I'm uncultured.
It's also weird when you run a show, see the amazing chemistry between 2 of your actors, and ignore to do anything with it..
Exactly my thoughts. Marvel didn't do the same mistake at least with Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan (they had their own TV show).
We all meet a friend at work who we gel with. It’s a great release from work.
It’s weird to see Thomas smiling so much
I had never watched off-screen Downton and now I have and I loved it
Same here. Me and my family watched it all last year so I hadn’t really gotten into the cast interviews yet. These two are adorable
I just randomly came across this and was genuinely smiling through the whole thing, on a day where I really needed a reason to smile
Sorry for the late reply, but it warms my heart to hear that they managed to cheer you up
They’re both really funny & Thomas barrow is really Sigh. 😍😋
Poor Allen trying to give deep, well throughout answers but Rob just won't let him. True cousin energy😂
"anD I haVe MOsEly as mY Dj" my new favorite quote I will now be using on any occasion
Rob saying “darling” 😳 THIS VID MADE MY LIFE
These two need to make their own show!
It was really a shame that their characters didn't share more time toghether to make more use of their natural chemestry. It would have been interesting to see Tom being Thomas' only genuine friendship downstairs (as his relation to O'Brien seemed less of a true friendship and more about mutual interest). I could even see Tom scolding him for his schemes and misbehaviours, the same way he scolded Mary when she reveald Marigold was Edith's daughter. On the other hand, their conversations could have normaly had a more light tone than the ones between Thomas and O'Brien.
Well, Thomas does gain friends in the end, like Sybil and Baxter. I agree the producers should have made use of the the actors' real life chemistry but I can't think of a way Tom and Thomas would have ever interacted since he never fixed up with Bates, even with Sybil around
“i have a child BAMBINO” I CRIEDNDJDJS
Haha. They are so quick-witted together. "We still have to find a location." Too funny. 😆 They definitely should do a comedy together.
Oh my god these videos are great! I've watched this at least three times through already, it's both so wholesome and hilarious 🥰🥺
Thank you so much for thinking so. I am glad to hear my vids manage to entertain you ❤
Okay now this confirms the comedy GENIUS that Rob is. Anyone that hasn't seen the Downton Wars skit do yourself a favor and go watch it.
😩 girl we been waiting for this
I am happy to deliver ;u;
Omg, a spin-off called Branson & Barrow Go to New York. That's a brilliant idea!
honestly they are such a good duo they should do comedy like the fact they gained this strong bond even tho their characters hate eachother lmao
they’re the ian somerhalder and paul wesley of period pieces
Two amazing actors, and two hot dads. Rob and Allen are the ultimate dynamic duo of our dreams and we're not complaining indeed!!
"Are you saying that I've got moobs?!" 😂😂😂
the show messed up not showing barrow's friendship with sybil more and they messed up not making barrow and branson friends after her death
They did mess up! That was such a missed opportunity, and I always like to imagine that in another universe, they became pals and had a friendship like Rob and Allen’s :-)
Branson and Barrow spin off, with Molesley as the DJ....I can see it! Somebody get PBS on the phone!
Allen and Rob should totally have their own sit com.
And I have Moseley as my DJ 😭😭😭
Once again you have made a home run. This is amazing 👏 🙌
Thank you again 🥺 Glad you're enjoying the content I put out!!
Love them!!! Their bromance is legendary! Let's bring it back for the downton movie 2!
I NEEDED THIS OMG THOSE TWO-
they are my favorites of all time
These 2 are just the cutest, would have loved more Thomas and Tom scenes 😍
can we all agree, we need a podcast with those two!
"Molesley as the DJ" took me tf out
i had no idea they had such a bromance, I'm so glad this video filled in that gap in my knowledge
Allen dying laughing at 5:12 “I have a mortgage to pay and a child bambino I will always laugh at that part.😂😂😂😂
Also 3:46 I’ll have Mosley as my dj had me 💀 😂😂😂
The ending! I’m in love with that iconic bromance! ✨✨✨
AWWW THE FIRST CLIP MELTED MY HEART
Aw I love them even more now
I've been waiting for a video like this for so long thank you !!
Friends, romance or bromance, whatever they have I want it lmao
Qué pareja más encantadora, os amo. ❤❤❤❤
2:08 he said in an interview that he was a marketing major but quit to act because they made him shave too much😂😂
I love how close these two were IRL whereas on the show their characters were always salty and pressed at each other loool
Bromance gold right there!
The iconic himbo couple
I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
The pouting omg I can’t!!!! 🤣
Allen Leech is so handsome. 😍🥰
I love their wholesome bromance.
I would so watch a spin off with Branson and Barrow
Now I just love them more.
Allen just screams Niall Horan
They're so gorgeous 😍😍
God damn!
I don’t like shipping real people, but these two make it incredibly difficult
Love these two guys together! They are a riot!! True Friendship
i’m glad to have discovered the downtown abbey fan edits
What a difference between Thomas Barrow & Rob James Collier in real life.
I never watched DA but I've liked Allen since "Cowboys & Angels" (2003) and this video is omfgfbofowebcewvukwvcwe.
I need that bar spin off
This is wholesome comfortable friendship! 😊
This is genuinely my new favourite thing aww 😭
you don't know how many times iv'e watched this video
just watching them makes me happy
IKR. Really helps if I need to put a smile on my dial!
1:34 PLEASE TELL ME WHAT INTERVIEW IS THIS? I * NEED * TO SEE THIS 😭😭
oleander4.tumblr.com/post/187728581056/su-o-interview-from-spanish-tv-2011
It's a spanish interview from 2011, which you unfortunately can't find on youtube, but the amazing people on Tumblr did post it there!
Thank You so much for his compilation. This video has become one of the few that I come back to on a bad day. Always makes me smile.
Their on-screen relationship had so much potential. There really isn't any hope for us anymore, is there? T-T
"With Molesley as my DJ"
This is not the first time I've watched Dow nton Abbey. Thomas's role may be a negative one, but I just can't hate him. A man who captivated me with his beauty right into my heart. At some point, it’s a pity for him that he’s not like everyone else and they take advantage of this in order to hurt him, to rein him in, to warn everyone about him, one becomes very sorry for him.
I would like to see at the end of the film how Thomas finds his love and would be happy. Yes, in Russia such relationships are not welcome, but I am for people to be happy no matter how.
The series itself simply magnificent. I generally adore British films about historical castles, the lives of maids, They look in one go. Thanks to all the actors and creators for their excellent work, to the delight of the audience.
Я плохо пишу на английском, но я надеюсь вы понимаете о чем я хотела сказать. Спасибо.
iirc there's a single moment of friendship between them onscreen post Tom marrying Sybil, after the tug of war. They hug in triumph and it felt so out of character it was just funny
this cured my depression for like, 20 minutes
oh my gods, i love them
that's so sweet
Omg didn't know I needed this
i fuckin can't with these two, I swear to goood
these serious came out of the time before social media boom ! I'm just start to watch it now ! SO GOOD 2022 🙋♀
Allen Leech could play Jeremy Brett in Sherlock! They look so much alike.
Okay but now I need that series about B&B
They are hilarious!! 🤣
Me: "quickly lets write fanfiction theres loads of content"
Rob: "... i would totally shag Allen"
Me: "OK now they're just writing the fanfic themselves!"
This is the funniest and cutest thing I’ve ever seen, thanksss 🥰 it’s a shame that there aren’t many Rob’s interviews on UA-cam, especially with Allen. Where did you find the interview subtitled in Spanish? It’s hilarious 😂
Rob was my favorite character
Rob is sooo much better looking in real life
I would 10000% go to a gay Irish bar
We love a good Thomas pout! : D
That spinoff needs to happen!
My goodness Rob is so devastatingly handsome, even with no hair. He was a model and I can see why. Allen Leach looks like all my male relatives so I can’t see him as cute. 3:14 where is the “footage”
for me allen leech and niall horan are the same person hahahaha
Allen is sooooo much better looking!
they are delightful...👌💕😊
Adorable.
I know Allen is Irish but just listening to him while my eyes are closed, it amazes me how similar he sounds to Niall Horan 😆
Slightly more high pitched LOL!
Oh. So that's who he reminds me of.
Rob is so fucking hot omfg
BAMBINO IS NOW MY RINGTONE
if you love Rob and Allen
👇
Allen and I are going to be reborn and meet in NYC when we're both 20 years old . . . I sure of it. Can hardly wait.
Brilliant video. We need another barrow storyline 😜♥️
Yes please. ☺️
He's gorgeous 😍
5:36 “Everybody Dance Now”